Location: Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Northampton
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time
Salary: £13.00 per hour (increasing to £13.29 after successful probation)
Hours: 15 hours per week
Shifts:
- Saturdays: 09:00 – 18:00
- Sundays: 10:30 – 16:30
Reporting to: Soft Service Manager
About the Role
We are looking for a Security Operative to join our team and help maintain a safe, welcoming, and secure environment across the Grosvenor Shopping Centre in Northampton. Your work will play an essential role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and positive experience of thousands of daily visitors.
As the first point of contact for staff, contractors, visitors, and members of the public, you will represent our organisation with professionalism, courtesy, and a strong customer‑focused approach.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experience levels who meet the essential criteria.
We understand that flexibility can be important. Although this role operates on a shift rota, we will consider reasonable flexibility and shift‑related adjustments where possible. Please let us know if you have specific needs, and we will explore potential options.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guarding Licence
- CCTV Licence (or willingness to complete training — support provided)
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to remain calm, respectful, and professional in all situations
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Basic computer literacy
- Good level of written and spoken English to meet safety and reporting requirement
- First Aid training
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- Calm under pressure
- Respectful and professional
- Observant and safety‑conscious
- Reliable and proactive
- Committed to delivering excellent customer care
These qualities matter just as much as formal experience.
Who This Role Could Suit
This role is ideal for someone looking to:
- Start or develop a career in security or facilities management
- Work a consistent weekend schedule alongside other commitments
- Gain recognised training and experience in a professional environment
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the safety and security of buildings, staff, and visitors
- Control access and support visitors in a professional, welcoming manner
- Monitor CCTV and conduct regular patrols
- Respond to alarms, incidents, and emergencies
- Assist with fire evacuations and first aid (training provided)
- Complete accurate incident reports and escalate issues appropriately
- Support operational tasks such as void unit checks or small furniture moves
- Maintain uniform, equipment and a safe working environment
- Follow procedures including health and safety requirements
- Undertake occasional cleaning or caretaking duties when required
Your role is crucial in creating a secure and positive environment for everyone who visits the centre. You will help ensure that people feel safe, supported, and welcomed — making a meaningful impact every day.
We use a fair, consistent, and inclusive recruitment process focused solely on the skills and behaviours needed for the role. If you require adjustments at any stage, please let us know — we are committed to supporting you.
A Typical Shift
A typical shift includes patrolling the shopping centre, assisting customers with queries, monitoring CCTV systems, responding to incidents, and working closely with centre management and retailers to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
How to Apply
If you’re proactive, customer‑focused, and motivated to play a key role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment at the Grosvenor Shopping Centre, we’d love to hear from you.
And if you’re interested but feel unsure whether you meet every requirement, please consider applying — we value potential as well as experience.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have a good level of spoken and written English?
Experience:
- security: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CCTV Licence (preferred)
- Door Supervisor Licence or Security Guarding Licence (required)
Location:
- Northampton NN1 2EW (preferred)
Work Location: In person
