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CCTV Operator

Southwark Council

London£31,530 - £34,863PermanentFull-timeCloses: 2026-05-31 22:59:59

Why Southwark?

We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities.  Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

What You'll Be Doing

Join us as a CCTV Operator and be at the centre of a proactive, partnership-led approach to community safety. In this role, you’ll work closely with internal teams and external agencies to monitor and respond to incidents ranging from large-scale events to fly tipping and illegal street trading.
Using advanced surveillance systems, you’ll identify hotspot areas and provide real-time intelligence to the Police, Safer Neighbourhood Teams, the Council’s uniformed patrol services, Anti-Social Behaviour teams, and other stakeholders, helping to keep communities safe.
You will act as a key CCTV liaison between control room operators and partner agencies, ensuring effective communication and co-ordination. This includes developing targeted briefings to support tasking activity, as well as producing outcome focused reports for partnership meetings. Your insight and analysis will directly inform decision-making, shaping future deployment of resources and approaches to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour.
You’ll also play a key role in enforcement by capturing and compiling high-quality evidential packages to support Trading Standards, Environmental Enforcement, and partner agencies.
Representing the CCTV service at community safety meetings, you’ll highlight positive outcomes and demonstrate the impact of surveillance in reducing crime and anti-social behaviour.
This is a fast-paced, rewarding role where your actions make a visible difference every day helping to make Southwark a safer and more attractive place for all.

 

What We're Looking For

You should be familiar with and adhere to the principles of the GDPR, Human Rights Act, RIPA, Freedom of Information Act and knowledge of Common Laws that governs the use of public sector CCTV.

You will have excellent communication skills and be comfortable using radio communications equipment.

Due to the nature of the post candidates are not entitled to withhold information regarding convictions by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974 (Exceptions) Order, 1975 as amended, pursuant to Section 4 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Successful candidates also require security clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly CRB) and a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) police check, this will be carried out at provisional offer stage clearance will need to be gained prior to contract issue. Future loss of this clearance will lead to removal from the CCTV control room pending appeal, and will lead to loss of the position if clearance is not re-instated.

We hope to see you make an application and all the best.

 

Additional Information

Recruitment Timeline

  • Closing date: 31 May 2026

  • Shortlisting: 3 June 2026

  • Interviews: 11 June 2026

    • At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities.

    Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

    Guaranteed Interview Scheme

    As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

    • Members of the Armed Forces and veterans

    • Are currently in care or have previously been in care.

    • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.

    Benefits

    Working for Southwark Council – Southwark

    There are shift enhancements for out of hours and weekend working associated with this post.

    Benefits include: 27 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, competitive pension scheme and excellent support for learning and development.

     

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