Casual Security Control Room Operator
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.26 to £13.47 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 December 2025 |
| Location: | Bath, Bath & N E Somerset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | RITM0230285 |
Summary
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
About the Role
This key role, working as a member of the Security Control Room Team, will give you the chance to make a real contribution to improving public safety.
Our team monitor public space CCTV cameras, handle out of hours calls, manage access within the Bath City Centre Security Zone, 24/7 365 days a year. You will work with our partners, including the police, city marshals, and other Council departments to help prevent, detect, and reduce crime and disorder within B&NES.
Please note that this position requires full NPPV-level 2 police vetting and the ability to obtain SIA CCTV Licence. Full training will be provided.
About You
You will play a vital role in fulfilling our council's objectives:
Preparing for the future
Delivering for local residents
Focusing on prevention
We need someone who is flexible and can work shifts, including unsociable hours during nights, weekends, and bank holidays, to support the team rota. You will need to be proactive and able to cope with conflicting demands to prioritise your work and are able to use your own initiative in solving problems. Proficiency with IT is a must, along with excellent customer service and communication skills, and experience in accurate record keeping.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Warren Gray, Security Control Room Supervisor by email at: warren_gray@bathnes.gov.uk or by telephone on 07980 998534
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible
Interview date: 12/01/2026
*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
About Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
About the Role
This key role, working as a member of the Security Control Room Team, will give you the chance to make a real contribution to improving public safety.
Our team monitor public space CCTV cameras, handle out of hours calls, manage access within the Bath City Centre Security Zone, 24/7 365 days a year. You will work with our partners, including the police, city marshals, and other Council departments to help prevent, detect, and reduce crime and disorder within B&NES.
Please note that this position requires full NPPV-level 2 police vetting and the ability to obtain SIA CCTV Licence. Full training will be provided.
About You
You will play a vital role in fulfilling our council's objectives:
Preparing for the future
Delivering for local residents
Focusing on prevention
We need someone who is flexible and can work shifts, including unsociable hours during nights, weekends, and bank holidays, to support the team rota. You will need to be proactive and able to cope with conflicting demands to prioritise your work and are able to use your own initiative in solving problems. Proficiency with IT is a must, along with excellent customer service and communication skills, and experience in accurate record keeping.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Warren Gray, Security Control Room Supervisor by email at: warren_gray@bathnes.gov.uk or by telephone on 07980 998534
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible
Interview date: 12/01/2026
*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
About Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.