Safety & Security Officer

Our Security Team plays a vital role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for visitors, staff, and the historic vessels in our care. Providing 24/7, year-round protection of the ship and its valuable artefacts, the team is at the heart of our operation. We are currently seeking a dedicated and professional Safety & Security Officer to join our experienced security team. What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain the safety and security of visitors, staff, the vessel, and its artefacts through patrols, CCTV monitoring, access control, and incident response.
• Provide excellent customer service by welcoming visitors, assisting with enquiries, and maintaining a professional and approachable presence.
• Respond to emergencies and health & safety matters, including fire alarms, evacuations, first aid duties, and reporting hazards or risks.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and emergency services while maintaining clear and professional communication.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and operational standards, including accurate record-keeping, incident reporting, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and presentation.
  
  Customer-focused and approachable, with excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to assist visitors, guests, and colleagues.
• Professional, reliable, and trustworthy, demonstrating integrity, punctuality, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Alert, observant, and proactive, able to identify security, safety, and operational issues and take appropriate action.
• Calm and confident under pressure, capable of responding effectively to emergencies, incidents, and challenging situations.
• A strong team player with good attention to detail, able to follow procedures, maintain accurate records, and work collaboratively across departments.
• Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) trained, Ocean Terminal, Leith, Edinburgh - you must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting (essential).
  
  Hours: Full Time, Minimum of 32 Hours per week and must be able to work all shift types, including Nightshifts.
Duration: Permanent Pay: Hourly rate of £14.05 for day shifts and £15.55 for nightshifts. For clarity, a nightshift is considered to be any hours worked between 7:00pm and 7:00am. The Royal Yacht Britannia is an award-winning five-star visitor attraction and exclusive events venue in Edinburgh. The 160-strong team on board is committed to delivering the same standards of excellence expected when Britannia was in service. Company benefits include:
• 6.6 weeks / 33 days pro-rata annual leave
• Staff discount in the Shop, Royal Deck Tearoom, overnight stays aboard Fingal Hotel and at The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar.
• Uniform provided
• Free staff parking
• Convenient access via public transport links
• Complimentary tickets to Britannia each year of employment
• Up to £1,000 referral bonus through our Recommend a Colleague Scheme
• Up to 1 week / 5 days pro-rata additional long service annual leave
• Options to buy and sell annual leave
• Generous company pension (10% employer contribution, rising to up to 20% with employee contribution)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development from day one
• Life assurance
• Employee events and celebrations