Security Officer in Chester

About the role

We are looking for a Security Officer to provide proactive, professional and discreet security support across Eaton Estate. Working on a 4-On 4-Off shift pattern as part of the Security Team, you will help protect the Grosvenor Family, colleagues, visitors and estate assets by maintaining a visible, responsive and highly professional security presence. Reporting to the Security Team Leader, you will play an integral role in ensuring the estate operates safely and smoothly. This will include monitoring access, carrying out internal, external, perimeter and ad-hoc patrols, responding to incidents and operating security and communication systems within the Security Operations Centre.

About Eaton Estate

Located on the outskirts of the city of Chester and home to the Grosvenor family since the 1400s, Eaton Estate is a leading UK rural estate. Focused on rural Cheshire, our activities range from managing and constantly improving property and places, to manufacturing sustainably grown British timber. We are driven by an ambition to deliver positive change that contributes to the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the communities we are part of. We do this through investing in the rural economy, promoting environmental sustainability and helping local communities thrive, with the purpose of addressing today’s needs while taking responsibility for those of future generations.

Why join us?

Along with a competitive salary, you will also receive a range of benefits including a very generous non-contributory pension, life assurance, and other benefits and discounts via our employee benefits platform.

What you'll be doing

As a Security Officer, you will:

• Monitor and control access to estate properties and facilities.
• Carry out internal, external, perimeter and ad-hoc patrols.
• Respond appropriately to security incidents and emergencies.
• Provide emergency first aid and support initial firefighting responses when required.
• Operate security and communication systems within the Security Operations Centre.
• Escort contractors and visitors safely around the estate.
• Provide discreet protection and support to members of the Grosvenor Family.
• Support the wider security strategy in protecting people, property and assets.
• Comply with all security procedures, health and safety requirements and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the security function.
• Support emergency responses and undertake additional duties as required.

What you’ll bring

We're looking for someone who is professional, discreet and committed to delivering exceptional standards of security and customer service. You will be confident working independently, whilst also thriving as part of a collaborative team, and you will have the following skills and attributes:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Professional, proactive and detail-focused.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Teams.
• A team player with a flexible approach.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Minimum one year's Commercial Security Officer experience.
• Able to work flexible shifts and undertake regular patrols.

Desirable: SIA Door Supervisor Licence, CCTV Qualification and/or Close Protection Licence.

We think this is a very special place to work. Our international activities span urban property, food and agtech, rural estate management and support for philanthropic initiatives - meaning we are able to offer a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. We are united by a common purpose: to deliver lasting commercial, social and environmental benefit, and this drives everything we do. It means that we put planet and people at the centre of what we do and why we want people with open minds and fresh ideas to join us.