Salary: £33,230 - £36,500 per annum inclusive of London Weighting
Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week
Hours of Work/Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, you will be required to commence duties between 07:00am and 11:00am and conclude the shift between 15:00pm and 19.00pm
Basis: Full -Time, Fixed Term for 12 months
Workplace category: Workplaced based
Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance.
Attachments: Job Description and Person Specification
Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications. We therefore encourage you to apply early.
Home to a rich cultural heritage that draws visitors in their millions, the City of London sits at the heart of our thriving capital. The Central Criminal Court has been London’s principal criminal court for centuries. Over the years, it has been the setting for celebrated trials, often involving the most odious crimes, and this has drawn to it some outstanding lawyers.
We are seeking to recruit a Security Officer working 35 hours per week (flexibly). The principal duties are to ensure the safety of Court users, monitor CCTV, and scan facility users using X-ray machines and handheld metal detectors. Successful candidates will undertake duties within the CCC precinct, including public galleries.
Candidates must be flexible and adaptable in their approach and have proven experience working in high-volume/high-volatility environments, with a proven track record in Customer Service. Candidates should have a Customer Services/Social Care/ Security NVQ or the recognised equivalent. Good written and oral communication skills are also essential, and the ability to undertake delegated tasks effectively in an emergency situation. A SIA Door Supervisor licence would be desirable, and a willingness to obtain one within the first 6 months is an essential requirement.
The post holder will be offered voluntary overtime opportunities, which are paid at an enhanced rate.
The successful applicants will be contracted to work 35 hours weekly:
Working 7 hours Mon - Fri, excluding a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. Working hours will vary to meet the security service's needs. Successful applicants will be required to commence duties between 07:00am and 11:00am and conclude the shift between 15.00pm and 19.00pm.
For an informal chat about the role or for further information, please email Peter Sowemimo at Peter.Sowemimo@cityoflondon.gov.uk or David Roalfe at David.roalfe@cityoflondon.gov.uk
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The City of London Corporation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires SC Clearance (security check) Vetting check.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Closing date: 23:59pm on 12 October 2026.
Interviews will be held 26 and 27 October 2026.
To apply online please click the Apply online button below.
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OSUR1306 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.
Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.
For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here.
We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.
The City of London Corporation is the governing body of the Square Mile dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London within a globally successful UK.
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We are located at Guildhall but also have offices at Mansion House, Walbrook Wharf and outside the Square Mile in relation to our green spaces and other facilities.
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