About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Summary</H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Airport Security Officer </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference every day?</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We are seeking motivated, customer service focussed individuals to join our Airport Security team. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strongly encourage women and underrepresented groups to apply.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">• Terminal Security team</span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">• London Stansted Airport</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Fixed term contract to 31 December 2026 - possibility of permanent opportunites at end of contract</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">• 20 hours per week minimum. Contracts will require flexibility and will cover a range of hours (0300 - 2300) and weekends </span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">• £18.42 per hour (£16.62 per hour during initial 3-month probation period) inclusive of 20% shift allowance</span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">• Plus Disturbance payment of £94 per month, applicable on this contract</span><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">This advert will close once sufficient applications have been received.</span> </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Why MAG?</H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Every year, London Stansted Airport connects 30 million passengers with more than 190 destinations across the globe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, London Stansted Airport supports over 12,000 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">There is an exciting future ahead for London Stansted. Having already invested millions in the departure lounge and baggage system, we are now moving into the next phase of growth, with permission just granted to increase the airport’s capacity to 51 million passengers per year. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including: </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs </span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays </span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Free parking </span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Subsidised public transport </span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Huge range of company discounts </span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• 2 volunteering days per year </span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week </span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Care Concierge service </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We’re all here on a journey ourselves, striving every day to help make air travel smoother, more seamless, connecting more people and goods with the world. As a team, we recognise the importance of what we do, supporting one another along the way. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Together, we are the Journey Makers.</span></strong></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">The role</H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Security Officers are one of the most vital roles in the airport, ensuring that all passengers have a safe and enjoyable journey.</span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">In this exciting role you will get involved in -</span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">✈ Conducting hand searches of customers and cabin luggage as required in Security</span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">✈ Operating high-tech security equipment such as X-Ray machines and body scanners</span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">✈ Patrolling our terminal and manning posts</span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">✈ Checking of staff ID cards and customer boarding cards before entering the security area</span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">✈ Delivering great service to our customers</span></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">What will make you successful in the role?</H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">No security experience is required as we pride ourselves in offering full training, but you will ideally have experience of working in a customer focused environment. Naturally, we want to see enthusiasm, a proactive attitude and your ability to deliver excellent customer service. As the face of MAG, we need you to be well presented, punctual and focused on attention to detail.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Please note, all candidates must have perfect colour vision and the role will require long periods of standing, bending, walking and manual handling.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">If you’re successful you will be made a conditional offer subject to Pre-Employment checks and passing your initial four week training course (40 hours - Monday to Friday) which is fully paid. Our checks include: A Criminal Record Check, 5 years employment history and Counter Terrorism Check. You will also be required to attend a face to face medical appointment.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Due to the nature of our security checks, we are unable to consider any applications from candidates who have not lived in the UK for the last 3 years.</span></p> <p> </p></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.</span></p>