Security Assistant - Walsall, United Kingdom - Walsall Council
Description
Security Assistant - Ref: EE N)Description
Security Assistant (The New Art Gallery Walsall) -
Ref: EE00623
Salary:
G3 £21,189 - £21,968 pro-rata (£16,607 - £17,218 equivalent
)
Contract:
Permanent / Part-time / 29 hours per week**The New Art Gallery Walsall is one of the leading visual arts venues in the West Midlands.
Situated in the heart of Walsall town centre, the Gallery is a busy and vibrant building with an exciting programme of contemporary art exhibitions and collections displays, lively education events, an artist studio, library, café, and shop.
The Gallery provides a truly unique place for its visitors to experience, learn from, and participate in the visual arts.
We are looking to appoint a conscientious, resourceful and dedicated Security Assistant to ensure the care, safety and security of our visitors, building, and exhibits.
Your duties will include:
- promoting the safe and secure running of the venue during opening hours by monitoring CCTV, patrolling the building, screening contractors, and supporting health and safety
- supporting the invigilation of gallery spaces as required, with an emphasis on visitor experience and customer care
- acting as a key holder, opening and locking down the site, operating alarm systems, and being on-call to attend site out-of-hours when required
- appropriately dealing with any security incidents and emergency situations as they arise
- assisting with practical aspects of a busy venue, including monitoring deliveries, supporting set-ups for events and hires, and light cleaning duties.
To be successful, you will have a solid understanding of security and safeguarding issues associated with a public building, have some previous experience in a customer-focused environment, understand the principles of health and safety, demonstrate good communication skills, and be able to work as part of a small team.
While working with us at Walsall Council, you can take advantage of a host of employee benefits, including:
- Generous annual leave and Bank Holiday entitlement (increasing after 5 years)
- Access to the LG Pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Closing date: 11th June 2023
This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.
The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment.
Primary Location:
GB-GB-Walsall
Work Locations:
The New Art Gallery_WS2 8LG_LOC_259 The New Art Gallery Gallery Square Walsall WS2 8LG
Job:
Ancillary
Organisation:
Walsall Council BU
Job Posting:
May 17, 2023, 11:08:29 AM
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