Portfolio Security Officer @ Unity

Job Purpose <span style="color:rgb(31,31,31);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);display:inline;">This role is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and operational integrity of a central London portfolio of premium commercial properties. Acting as the first line of protection and reassurance for tenants and the property team outside of core office hours, this role demands vigilance, professionalism, and discretion while ensuring all buildings are properly secured and prepared for the night. It is suited to an experienced professional who values responsibility, routine, and the consistent delivery of efficient service across the company’s real estate assets. Working hours - 2pm - 10 pm, Monday - Friday with occasional weekends. </span> Candidate's profile <strong style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-weight:600;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">On-Site Security at the Main Building (2:00 PM – 8:00 PM)</strong><br style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><ul style="border:0px solid;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Ensure smooth handover with daytime concierge and Facilities Management staff, noting any ongoing issues, required actions, or customer liaison needs.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Maintain a visible presence at reception and within communal areas of Byron House. </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Engage with tenants in a polite and friendly manner. </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Monitor and manage access control to ensure only authorized personnel are on site. </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Conduct scheduled patrols and building checks according to established procedures, with a key focus on securing and shutting down communal amenities, including wellness facilities and event spaces, at 9:00 PM.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Identify and report any cleanliness, health and safety, building system or security issues using the building’s reporting system. </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Oversee the nightly close of the lower ground floor gym facility, ensuring equipment and the amenity are checked for issues that need to be reported, and that the facility is ready for use the next morning.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Oversee the nightly close of the rooftop amenity (liaising with external parties as required should there be scheduled events), ensuring the facility is cleaned and checked for issues that need to be reported, and that the facility is ready for use the next morning.</li></ul><strong style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-weight:600;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Portfolio Security Patrols (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM)</strong><br style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><ul style="border:0px solid;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Follow a pre-determined route visiting key portfolio sites, including commercial offices and retail units across Central London in close proximity. </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Conduct internal and external security checks to confirm buildings are locked, alarmed where applicable, and free of unauthorized access or activity. </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Monitor for issues such as lighting faults, doors or windows left unsecured, vandalism, trespassing, or maintenance concerns, and report as necessary. </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Complete and submit checklists to confirm site visits and findings.</li></ul><strong style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-weight:600;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Incident Response &amp; Reporting</strong><br style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><ul style="border:0px solid;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Serve as the first point of contact for any remote alarm alerts across the portfolio outside of office hours. </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Respond promptly and appropriately to unusual activity, alarm activations, or emergencies, attending incidents personally or escalating to out-of-hours service desk, Facilities Management, or emergency services as required. </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Maintain detailed, accurate, and professional incident logs. </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Liaise effectively with contractors, FM teams, and emergency responders in line with established procedures.</li></ul> Contact information <strong style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-weight:600;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">Essential Skills &amp; Experience</strong><br style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><ul style="border:0px solid;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Experience within commercial or multi-tenant buildings, with a security mindset.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Strong understanding of security protocols, emergency procedures and access control systems.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Able to work independently, manage time effectively and travel between sites efficiently.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Professional in conduct; confident communicator.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Strong attention to detail </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Able to identify problems or risks before they escalate. </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Able to respond proactively and accurately to situations. </li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Excellent timekeeping skills. </li></ul>