Security Officer - London

Security Officer - New Opening - The Standard London

We embrace, we create, we innovate; The Standard never stands still. Be part of our unconventional, bold, irreverent, evolved and personal takeover of London. The Standard London, our first international property will create a unique symbiosis of City and brand where our people are hosts to a world that uniquely London, yet anything but standard….

At the heart of our hotels are of course of people who through their vibrancy and energy bring our properties to life. We are now seeking a team of diverse and dynamic individuals that will capture the very essence of the Standard London to join our team as a Security Officer.

Your role

As a Security Officer you work alongside our Director of Security to ensure the safety and security of all of our guests, employees and property assets. Working as part of a larger security team you will demonstrate a flexible and adaptive hands-on approach in order to ensure that all of our front and back of house areas are safeguarded against fire, theft or other safety hazards.

You will work together with a small duty team of security officers and be the first point of call and responder to all emergency situations. During the course of your day (or night) you will undertake security patrols around the premises and be required to deal with various safety incidents involving guests, contractors or staff and act as liaisons with local law-enforcement, food safety and fire department agencies.

During our peak business hours you may be stationed at one of our restaurant or bar doors to support the teams with the arrival of guests; where your meticulous eye for detail will ensure our guests experience a safe and welcoming environment.Above all you become part of a professional and highly trained Safety & Security team that is anything but standard and ensures safety is at the forefront of everybody’s minds!

Do you have what it takes to be a Security Officer at The Standard

While we take every detail of design and guest experience seriously, we do not take ourselves too seriously. ‘Standard People’ are at the heart of our brand; vivid, dynamic and engaging. You’ll intrinsically understand the unique microcosm and the context of our venues and city you represent.

While prior experience as a Security Officer is always useful all are welcome at the Standard; you will have however an uncompromised and natural flair for service and be able to build genuine relationships with guests that enable us to not only preempt needs but foresee desires. In addition to this you will also need….

• A proven track record as a Security Officer or Security coordinator, ideally gained in a similar high volume ‘Lifestyle’ or boutique hotel sector, high profile restaurant, bar or members club.
• Highly motivated and pro-active; acting with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
• Experience across a range of security disciplines, in particular Fire, Health & Safety and dealing with disruptive guests.
• Experience of supporting or coordinating complex emergency situations.
• All candidates should hold SIA Licence, Personal Licence, First Aid in addition qualifications in CCTV control, Fire Marshal and be qualified to a minimum of level 2 in Health & Safety are advantageous.
• Opening experience preferred

We are defined by our richness of personality and diversity of background and lifestyle so if you think you have what it takes to become a Security officer at the Standard,we’d love to meet with you at our forthcoming open days on the 23rd & 24th January.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing employment.