Security Officer

About the company

Leicester City Football Club, also known as the Foxes, is a top-flight English football club, in their sixth consecutive season in the Premier League. In 2015/16, ranked as 5000-1 outsiders, Leicester City were crowned Premier League champions.

In 2010, the Club was bought by Asian Football Investments, a Thai-led consortium fronted by King Power’s founder and Chairman, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. The stadium was named King Power Stadium in 2011 and one year later in 2012, King Power International became sole owners of the Club. 

Leicester City Football Club is an ambitious and forward-thinking club. It is deeply committed to the local community and its supporters and continually strives to ensure that every point of engagement with fans is truly world-class including the experience on matchdays.

About the role

The key duties of this role include:
- the monitoring of all staff, customers and guests to ensure their wellbeing and health & safety whilst on Leicester City property
- undertaking routine checks of all designated door entrances, gates, fencing and perimeter lighting
- preventing access into restricted areas by any and all unauthorised persons
- presenting management with incriminating or circumstantial evidence of any unusual or suspicious behaviour by employees or guests

Who we're looking for

The ideal candidate will have proven security experience which they can support with references and will hold an SIA qualification. They will be able to demonstrate that they can deal with difficult situations, have the ability to problem-solve and be proactive. They will also hold a current first aid certificate.

Hours per week – 42 (including evenings, weekends and matchdays)

Leicester City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

A shortlist of suitable applicants will be compiled shortly after the closing date and successful candidates will be contacted about the interview process.

If you feel you have the qualities and experience we are looking for please apply by sending your application form or CV and with a covering letter, by email to recruitment@lcfc.co.uk.

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Closing date – 28 January 2020