Contract Type: Casual

Working Hours: As and when required

Colchester City Council is committed to delivering high-quality and accessible services to residents, visitors and businesses. They are a local government authority providing a diverse range of public and commercial services across Colchester, the second largest district in Essex.

We are looking for SIA-licensed door supervisors to join us as casual Hallkeepers at Colchester’s historic Town Hall.

Duties of the role

The venue hosts a wide range of functions, weddings, committee meetings and other events. You will be providing friendly security checks and searches, often in the evening but day and weekend shifts are available. You might be asked to manage the entrance, guard a committee meeting or set up a function room. Our elections can be dynamic, physical occasions, when we would value your skills. Occasionally you might have the option to work at another venue or be part of Remembrance Sunday or an Oyster Feast!

This is a role which includes the handling and movement of items around the premises. This may include lifting and carrying items between floors, including via stairs. We are committed to considering reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees.

Qualifications and skills required

It is essential that you hold a current SIA door supervisor badge and ideally will have some experience in the security or events sector. If you are also calm and friendly you will be perfect for this role.

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) carries out a Standard DBS check every 3 years as part of the licencing process.

What we offer

The Council encourages all employees to maximise their potential. You will be entitled to join an attractive pension scheme and will receive a generous annual leave entitlement, including two extra company holidays during the Christmas period.

Other benefits include:

Gym, travel and online retail discounts

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Jonathan Rochford, HallKeeping Manager and Town Serjeant, Jonathan.Rochford@colchester.gov.uk, 01206 506494

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Colchester City Council has a wide range of services and facilities that can involve dealing with children or vulnerable adults. We treat our obligations for the safety of children and vulnerable adults seriously and expect our staff to be committed to the principles of our published policies and to adhere to the procedures contained within them.