Front of House Security Officer in Bexhill-on-Sea

As a Front of House Security Officer, you will be the first point of contact for colleagues, contractors, and visitors, providing a warm, reassuring, and highly professional presence within our office environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining working knowledge of all fire and security related policies and procedures, including CCTV Code of Practice.
• Providing customer focused Reception services, including issue of appropriate levels of access, ensuring visitor comfort and secure store of luggage.
• Acting as the primary building incident controller when needed, taking active leadership responsibility for control of the incident team and liaison with the emergency services and Senior Management Team as necessary.
• Maintaining vigilance of colleague car parking (including surrounding residential areas), actively managing resolution of issues or escalating where required and regularly patrolling and maintaining oversight of the loading bay and external areas of the building.
• Patrolling the premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion, monitoring the building infrastructure failures and ensuring the building always remains secure.
• Providing appropriate guarding security services to the business, including assistance, guidance, monitoring and advice on the physical security environment and fire and life safety systems, and demonstrating effective communication with a confident and professional approach.
• Remaining calm under pressure and directing colleagues of all grades in a clear, authoritative, and supportive manner during emergency situations.
• Maintaining strong conflict‑management skills, remaining composed and professional at all times.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive salary, you will also receive:
• Flexible hybrid working approach.
• Competitive bonus scheme – eligible for annual 4Cs performance bonus.
• Financial wellbeing – life assurance cover, income protection, matched pension contributions up to 10%.
• Mental wellbeing programme – thrive mental health app, colleague assistance programme, in‑house mental health first aiders, support groups.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to buy or sell weeks.
• Health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle to work and tech schemes.
• Discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and access to financial wellbeing support.

Equal Opportunities and Accessibility

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive. We conduct a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.