The postholder will be part of a team with responsibility for the safety and security of buildings on the Royal Pavilion Estate. Team members will staff the Royal Pavilion Security Control Room and the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. Duties will include: Administrative duties in relation to fire, health and safety, and security in the completion of logs, incident reports and safety records, including, where necessary, the issue of keys, parking requests and checking of documentation and passes. Responsibility for building lock-up and unlock, carrying out security patrols when the buildings are closed to the public, operation of fire alarms, intruder alarms, communication and CCTV systems and identification of security risks to maintain the safety and security of the Royal Pavilion & Museums’ buildings, collections, staff and visitors. Assist with the evacuation of wheelchair users and help visitors with disabilities as necessary. To be part of the emergency call out team in the event of a major incident. Assistance with emergencies and incidents such as theft of Council or personal property, vandalism or damage to the collections or buildings, gas leak, power failure, flooding, leaks and water damage, medical emergencies/accident reporting, suspicious parcels/objects bomb threats, fire investigation and evacuation procedures ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures. Co-operation with and assistance of the statutory authorities (Police, Fire & Rescue Service etc) as required. Providing minor maintenance duties as directed out of hours (eg changing light bulbs, boarding up windows). The successful candidate will have Experience of working in a security role including managing emergency and evacuation procedures. Knowledge and understanding of security and emergency technology eg CCTV, security cameras, fire alarm systems and security alarms; fire safety and workplace regulations. Basic awareness of legislation relating to trespass, theft, assault, criminal damage and arrest procedures. Awareness of conservation & security issues in relation to museum artefacts and historic houses. Willingness to attain NVQ Level 3/BTEC level qualification in security management and to undergo Security Industry Authority training if not already qualified. Hours: Working pattern is 8 days, four on four off, 12 hour shifts with paid break.

Salary: Scale 3 with 5 hours per week overtime, plus weekend and night enhancements in the hours that qualify