Location
Kensington Palace, London

Hours
Full-Time (average 40.25 hours per week)
Shift pattern involves both day and night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
Core shift hours are 07:00-19:00 (days) and 19:00-07:00 (nights), on a 4 on / 4 off pattern.
The role is cover-based and shifts are assigned on an ad-hoc basis.

Salary
£37,759 per annum (inclusive of allowances), pro rata

About the Role
Join the Operations Team at Kensington Palace and help make this historic site a safe and secure place for visitors and staff. As a Security Officer, you will support the security team by performing access control, patrolling the estate, maintaining shift log records, monitoring CCTV and life safety systems, and opening and closing the palace grounds.
You will also assist visitors to ensure they have an enjoyable and memorable experience.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of Kensington Palace’s 300-year history and contribute to bringing its fascinating stories to life every day.

Experience
Previous experience working in a Security Control Room environment is preferred, ideally within heritage or corporate settings.
Comfortable using technical security systems and MS Office applications such as Word and Excel.

About you
Reliable and adaptable team player able to work day and night shifts on an ad-hoc basis.
Committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for visitors and colleagues.
Enthusiastic about heritage and the unique environment of Kensington Palace.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required, but relevant security training or certifications will be advantageous.
Willingness to adhere to Historic Royal Palaces’ safeguarding policies and high standards of conduct.