Security Officer

Strand Palace is looking for a committed Security Officer to become a valuable member of our team. In this role, you will hold a vital position in enforcing security and guaranteeing the well-being and protection of our staff and guests.

Your Benefits

Working at Strand Palace has fantastic perks. We consider things like guaranteed hours, paying the London Living Wage, enhanced maternity pay, and cycle-to-work scheme as a given.
We are immensely proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work.

You will also enjoy plenty more industry-leading benefits right from day one in your job, including:

• Access to your earned wages whenever you need them via Wagestream – no need to wait for payday!
• Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner on every shift
• ‘Introduce a Friend’ bonus scheme earning you up to £500.
• Free laundry and dry cleaning to save you money.
• ½ day paid time off on your birthday  
• Regular social outings and parties (think team nights out at activity bars in London with free drinks, food, and lots of fun!)
• Paid volunteering day
• 24hr access to free and confidential employee assistance helplines (from financial and legal advice to counselling and well-being support)
• Free use of the hotel gym
• BUPA health cashback plan (e.g. get cash back when you buy a pair of glasses)
• 50% off food and drink in the hotel bar and restaurant for you and your friends/family
• Discounted room rates for you and your friends/family at Strand Palace
• Additional access to discounted room rates at hotels worldwide, including L+R Hotels

What You Will Be Doing

• To provide a safe and secure environment for guests, visitors, and staff at the hotel, whilst always maintaining a professional image
• Maintain all aspects of Security as well as Health and safety in the Hotel, ensuring all company policies and legal requirements are adhered to.
• To protect the assets and interests of the hotel, its guests, and staff to allow the hotel to always operate effectively and safely as well as monitor loss Prevention, Theft, Damage, injury, and liability of all guests and staff.
• To assess and report potential loss situations in the hotel in order that accidental loss may be prevented.
• Assist with guest or staff-related investigations, where required To report and investigate all thefts and criminal offenses occurring in the hotel and during the tour of duty, record all relevant incidents in the occurrence book

What We’re Looking For

• Good understanding of Health and Safety processes
• Strong customer care skills and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Previous experience within hospitality or a service-based industry is an advantage.
  

What We’re About

Strand Palace is one of London’s largest independent hotels where providing a warm and welcoming environment for our team is just as important as it is for our guests. If you were to ask our team why they like working at Strand Palace, they might tell you about the first-class training opportunities and our investment in career progression, their feeling of belonging to a diverse team, or, the fun they have at work (and regular staff parties!) while delivering service with a smile. Whether you’re starting out in hospitality or a seasoned professional, we’re looking for people from all backgrounds with the right attitude rather than the perfect resume to join us in the heart of London.

Sound interesting? Apply now to join the team.