Premises Officer (TEMPORARY)
| Posting date: | 29 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.26 to £13.89 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 October 2025 |
| Location: | The Vale of Glamorgan, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | EHS00730 |
Summary
About us
To provide efficient and effective premises support across the corporate estate, ensuring the security, general appearance of the buildings and all surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards.
The post-holder will be expected to observe safe working practices at all times and will be expected to have good communication skills to be able to use their own initiative to prioritise tasks and to assist with keeping accurate records linked to Health and Safety legislation.
Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 4, SCP 5 - 7, £24,790 - £25,584, £12.85 - £13.26 (Pro Rata)
Hours of Work: 37 hrs per week, Term time
Working Pattern: 2 shift pattern between, wk 1: 06:30 – 14:30 / wk 2: 14:00 – 22:00 (Fri 12:00 – 20:00).
Main Place of Work: Civic Offices
Contract Length: Temporary – 6 month FTC
Description:
To provide a physical Security presence, both internal and external, at Authority owned premises in order to deter theft, fire, damage/vandalism and intrusion.
To carry out regular patrols of premises, internal and external, during a shift and to monitor CCTV surveillance equipment (where installed), reporting any incidents in a timely manner to their Supervisor and Facilities Section.
To ensure that premises are opened/closed and alarm systems are set in accordance with instruction and false alarms/user error incidences are kept to a minimum.
To assist and monitor all visitors to the premises, including contractors, to ensure that they only access areas where they are permitted entry.
To be familiar with building equipment and plant, such as heating systems, to ensure that the premises are fully operational prior to general occupation.
To accurately record water temperatures as directly linked to Legionella Monitoring in the Site Log Books.
To arrange to clear blockages, remove foreign matter from sinks, toilets, drains and clean up spillages as required.
To ensure that gullies, drains etc., are kept free from debris and that the premises and grounds are litter free.
Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by the Chief Officer from time to time.
About you/You will need:
A minimum of 3 years’ experience within the Security Industry or a security related discipline
Proven experience of working in a customer care driven environment
Detailed knowledge of the functions carried out within Building Services
Basic knowledge of all legislation that relates to the Security industry
Basic knowledge of conflict management and resolution
A good level of knowledge of electronic security management systems
Basic knowledge of, and familiarity with, building operations systems and plant i.e. heating systems
Good numeracy and literacy skills with the ability to draft concise and accurate reports
Excellent verbal skills including the ability to communicate with clarity with individuals at all levels
Be physically able to carry out manual and active labouring duties.
Be physically able to conduct regular foot patrols of premises, both internally/externally
A valid Security Industry Authority Licence (SIA)
Must be able to work on own initiative and undertake duties in an effective and efficient manner
Positive and self-motivated with the ability to be flexible and responsive to changes in priorities and demands
Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate
Prepared to work unsociable hours on a shift rotation basis
(including weekends wherever applicable)
To provide efficient and effective premises support across the corporate estate, ensuring the security, general appearance of the buildings and all surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards.
The post-holder will be expected to observe safe working practices at all times and will be expected to have good communication skills to be able to use their own initiative to prioritise tasks and to assist with keeping accurate records linked to Health and Safety legislation.
Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 4, SCP 5 - 7, £24,790 - £25,584, £12.85 - £13.26 (Pro Rata)
Hours of Work: 37 hrs per week, Term time
Working Pattern: 2 shift pattern between, wk 1: 06:30 – 14:30 / wk 2: 14:00 – 22:00 (Fri 12:00 – 20:00).
Main Place of Work: Civic Offices
Contract Length: Temporary – 6 month FTC
Description:
To provide a physical Security presence, both internal and external, at Authority owned premises in order to deter theft, fire, damage/vandalism and intrusion.
To carry out regular patrols of premises, internal and external, during a shift and to monitor CCTV surveillance equipment (where installed), reporting any incidents in a timely manner to their Supervisor and Facilities Section.
To ensure that premises are opened/closed and alarm systems are set in accordance with instruction and false alarms/user error incidences are kept to a minimum.
To assist and monitor all visitors to the premises, including contractors, to ensure that they only access areas where they are permitted entry.
To be familiar with building equipment and plant, such as heating systems, to ensure that the premises are fully operational prior to general occupation.
To accurately record water temperatures as directly linked to Legionella Monitoring in the Site Log Books.
To arrange to clear blockages, remove foreign matter from sinks, toilets, drains and clean up spillages as required.
To ensure that gullies, drains etc., are kept free from debris and that the premises and grounds are litter free.
Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by the Chief Officer from time to time.
About you/You will need:
A minimum of 3 years’ experience within the Security Industry or a security related discipline
Proven experience of working in a customer care driven environment
Detailed knowledge of the functions carried out within Building Services
Basic knowledge of all legislation that relates to the Security industry
Basic knowledge of conflict management and resolution
A good level of knowledge of electronic security management systems
Basic knowledge of, and familiarity with, building operations systems and plant i.e. heating systems
Good numeracy and literacy skills with the ability to draft concise and accurate reports
Excellent verbal skills including the ability to communicate with clarity with individuals at all levels
Be physically able to carry out manual and active labouring duties.
Be physically able to conduct regular foot patrols of premises, both internally/externally
A valid Security Industry Authority Licence (SIA)
Must be able to work on own initiative and undertake duties in an effective and efficient manner
Positive and self-motivated with the ability to be flexible and responsive to changes in priorities and demands
Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate
Prepared to work unsociable hours on a shift rotation basis
(including weekends wherever applicable)
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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