SECURITY OFFICER
- Rendall & Rittner • £31,776 • One Blackfriars - SE1 9GD • 4 Days on, 4 Days off 0700 - 1900
DEVELOPMENT DETAILS
You’ll be part of the front-line team at a landmark luxury development of 274 high-spec apartments, set above the Thames with sweeping city views. Residents enjoy a private spa, underground parking and 24-hour services, creating a five-star, hotel-style environment on the South Bank. Your workplace is a polished, fast-paced setting where exceptional service, discretion and safety go hand in hand every day.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
You will deliver a visible, professional security presence while providing warm, attentive service to residents and guests. Most days you’ll manage access, monitor CCTV, conduct patrols, and respond to incidents, working shoulder-to-shoulder with the concierge team to keep the development secure, calm and impeccably presented.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Residents and visitors feel welcome, safe and supported at all times.
- Risks are identified early and handled proactively, with neat, complete logs and clear handovers.
- CCTV, access control and patrols are completed on time and to standard, with zero shortcuts.
- Incidents and emergencies are managed calmly, compliantly and with excellent judgement.
- Communal areas, entrances and the car park remain orderly, secure and guest-ready.
- You collaborate smoothly with concierge, contractors and management, keeping communication crisp.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME
- Monitoring CCTV, access control and alarm systems, and acting swiftly on alerts.
- Conducting regular internal and external patrols, including underground parking and plant areas.
- Managing resident, visitor and contractor access, permits, keys and deliveries with accuracy.
- Handling incidents, emergencies and first responses, escalating appropriately and documenting thoroughly.
- Completing daily checks for fire safety and health and safety, reporting defects for follow-up.
- Supporting the concierge team to maintain a five-star front-of-house presence.
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
- You bring a calm, courteous and discreet approach, even under pressure.
- You’re a clear communicator who builds trust with residents, colleagues and contractors.
- You’re detail-focused, reliable and comfortable with procedures and reporting.
- You’re physically fit to complete regular patrols across long shifts.
- You enjoy working as part of a professional team in a luxury residential setting.
EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS
- An active SIA licence and experience in high-end residential, corporate or hotel security.
- Familiarity with CCTV and access control platforms, incident logs and handover reports.
- Training or experience in first aid, fire safety or counter-terror awareness.
- Experience managing car parks, loading bays, deliveries and contractor movements.
- Background in guest-facing roles where service and presentation standards are paramount.
WHAT WE OFFER
- 16 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Enrolment into the Rendall & Rittner pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme supporting family, health, money and work
- Employee referral scheme
- Team uniform* subject to development
- Fully funded training and development opportunities
- Access to discounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment
ABOUT RENDALL & RITTNER
Rendall & Rittner is one of the UK's most established and highly accredited residential leasehold property management companies, managing over 90,000 homes nationwide. Founded in 1990 on the belief that property management should be more professional, transparent and customer-focused, those principles still drive how we operate today as a founding partner of Odevo.
We are people-led and technology-enabled, investing heavily in our teams, systems and continuous improvement. Our standards are recognised through Investors in People Platinum, regulation by RICS and the FCA, and multiple industry awards, including Property Manager of the Year and Managing Agent of the Year.
HOW WE HIRE
- Initial conversation with our talent team
- Interview focused on your security expertise, customer service mindset, scenario-based decision-making and team fit
We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.
INTERESTED?
Apply with your CV.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.
Appointment is subject to a valid DBS check.