BID Team Member – Baker Street

BID Team Member – Baker Street

Full-Time No working from home possible
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Role Purpose

Provide a visible, proactive and reassuring presence within the BID area, supporting businesses, employees, visitors and stakeholders through engagement, patrols, intelligence gathering, crime prevention activity and public realm reporting.

A day in the life of a BID Ranger:

Patrolling BID locations, visiting businesses, providing reassurance, identifying issues, reporting incidents, gathering intelligence, supporting BID initiatives and working alongside partner agencies.

Public Engagement & Customer Service

  • Build positive relationships with businesses, visitors, and members of the public.
  • Visit businesses regularly to offer reassurance and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Provide advice and guidance regarding crime, anti-social behavior and community safety concerns.
  • Promote BID initiatives and activities.
  • Act as a friendly and approachable ambassador for the BID and Lodge Security.

Patrol & Community Safety

  • Provide a visible, proactive, and reassuring presence throughout the BID area.
  • Identify, investigate, deter, and report crime and anti-social behaviour.
  • Support coordinated operations targeting hotspot locations and emerging issues.
  • Work with businesses and partners to improve community safety.

Intelligence & Reporting

  • Use approved electronic reporting systems to record incidents, intelligence and activity.
  • Submit accurate intelligence relating to crime, anti-social behaviour and community concerns.
  • Record KPI information and business engagement activity.
  • Ensure all reports are accurate, professional and submitted on time.

Public Realm & Environmental Reporting

  • Identify and report graffiti, litter, fly-tipping, damaged signs and broken street furniture.
  • Help ensure the BID area remains welcoming, attractive and safe.
  • Report environmental concerns to the appropriate agencies or BID teams.

Partnership Working

  • Work closely with BID partners, businesses, Police, Local Authorities and outreach services.
  • Support community initiatives, events and partnership operations.
  • Ensure appropriate information sharing with relevant agencies and stakeholders.

Frontline BID Responsibilities

  • Support businesses, employees and visitors through engagement and reassurance.
  • Always maintain professional standards.
  • Support BID objectives and local improvement initiatives.

Person Profile

Essential

  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic IT skills and ability to use reporting platforms.
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with businesses and partners.
  • Confident working independently and as part of a team.
  • Positive, proactive and solution-focused attitude.
  • SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor Licence.

Desirable

  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Experience within a BID, security or community safety environment.
  • Previous law enforcement or public-facing experience.

Success Measures & KPIs

  • Accurate incident and intelligence reporting.
  • Positive feedback from businesses and stakeholders.
  • Completion of patrol and engagement objectives.
  • Contribution to BID safety and environmental improvement goals.

Working Requirements

Prepared to work outdoors, on varied shifts and operate across designated BID locations

Our Values

Human – putting people first through education, empowerment and care.

United – building strong partnerships through collaboration and teamwork.

Grounded – acting with integrity, accountability and professionalism.

Dynamic – embracing innovation, adaptability and continuous improvement.

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BID Team Member – Baker Street employer: Lodge Service

Lodge Security is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and family-oriented work culture in the heart of Edinburgh. With a focus on career growth and customer service excellence, employees benefit from clear progression paths and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that values professionalism and teamwork. Joining Lodge Security means being part of a growing business with exciting partnerships, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful employment experience.

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Contact Details:

Lodge Service Recruitment Team