Security Supervisor

The Security Supervisor plays a key role in leading the day-to-day delivery of security operations across the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Reporting to the Security Manager, the postholder will supervise a team of Security Officers, coordinate operational deployments, manage incidents and ensure the delivery of a safe, secure and welcoming environment for visitors, staff, contractors and residents.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing security department undergoing significant transformation. The role provides operational leadership during routine activities, major events and emergency incidents, while supporting the continued development of our people, systems and procedures. It offers the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to protecting Kew's people, world-renowned collections and reputation while helping to shape the future direction of security across the organisation.

An Enhanced DBS Check is required for this role.

The Security Supervisor plays a key role in leading the day-to-day delivery of security operations across the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Reporting to the Security Manager, the postholder will supervise a team of Security Officers, coordinate operational deployments, manage incidents and ensure the delivery of a safe, secure and welcoming environment for visitors, staff, contractors and residents.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing security department undergoing significant transformation. The role provides operational leadership during routine activities, major events and emergency incidents, while supporting the continued development of our people, systems and procedures. It offers the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to protecting Kew's people, world-renowned collections and reputation while helping to shape the future direction of security across the organisation.

An Enhanced DBS Check is required for this role.

Security Supervisor

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We are looking for an experienced supervisor with a background in security, policing, military service or a similar operational environment. You will have experience of leading teams, coordinating operational activity and making sound decisions under pressure. You should be confident managing incidents, communicating with a wide range of stakeholders and maintaining high standards of professionalism, performance and customer service.

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, together with experience of security operations and an understanding of security systems such as CCTV, access control, alarm systems and radio communications. A current SIA Door Supervisor licence (or willingness to obtain), a full UK driving licence and the ability to work a rotating shift pattern, including weekends and public holidays, are essential.

Above all, we are looking for someone who leads by example, demonstrates integrity, takes ownership of operational issues and is committed to developing others while delivering an outstanding security service that protects Kew's people, collections and reputation.

Interviews are due to take place w/c 24 August.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.

The salary for this position is £34,216 per annum [Band C]

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.

At Kew, our strength lies in the diversity of our people and the insights they bring. When you join us, you will find an organisation that values your perspective and lived experience. You will receive support to achieve your full potential and access opportunities to develop and progress. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is ongoing, shaped by the people who work here and the communities we serve. As a disability confident employer, we are breaking down barriers to be an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Whoever you are, and however you experience the world, there is a place for you to grow and belong at Kew.

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