Security Assistant in Nottingham

IKEA Nottingham are looking to welcome a Safety & Security Assistant to join our team. Are you passionate about safety, security, and customer service? We need a dedicated individual to be the first point of contact for visitors, contractors, customers, and co-workers. You'll ensure a safe environment by monitoring fire safety and security systems, responding to alarms, and supporting our Safety & Security function through CCTV.

Responsibilities include:

• Recording incidents
• Maintaining the Incident Reporting System
• Assisting with loss prevention
• Performing administrative tasks

If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to safety, we want to hear from you!

What We Offer:

• The Start Date of employment will be: 16th of August 2026.
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 20 hours working 4 days per week including 3 out of 4 weekends.
• Working hours are between 7am to 9:30pm.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Background checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires a criminal history check.

Working With Us Has Its Rewards:

• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100s on high-street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.
• Given Day - Additional days paid leave to take at any point during the year, when it's important for you.
• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks.

What You'll Need To Have:

• Ability to ensure the integrity of safety and security systems, guidelines and documentation.
• Ability to plan effectively, influence others and follow up on changes implemented.
• An ability to work in a self-directive environment to resolve problems and to complete tasks within deadlines.
• An ability to work in a busy, high-stress environment.
• Ability to react to an emergency situation & be prepared to make decisions.

What You'll Be Doing Day to Day:

• Meet and greet all persons entering the store and maintain visitor, contractors, customers and Co-worker access to and from the store.
• Monitor fire safety & security systems, respond to alarms and initiate emergency response without delay.
• Support the Safety & Security function in store through monitoring and review of CCTV and other security infrastructure.
• Responsible for the recording of incidents and accidents; maintaining the Incident Reporting System and assist with Loss Prevention and detection of offenders.
• Carry out administrative tasks, including audits, reports, maintaining and filing records and support the stores daily operations.

We care for the people. It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.

Recruitment Process Information:

Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible. Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better. Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to a face-to-face interview. We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.