The Security Department is seeking to recruit a Security Supervisor to join the existing team of Senior Beadles. As a Security Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the safety and security of Westminster Abbey, ensuring the protection of visitors, worshippers, staff, and residents on a 24-hour basis. You will be responsible for managing a small team of Security Beadles, who carry out the Abbey’s historic security duties, and will operate on a shift rota that includes nights, weekends, and public holidays. Your leadership and expertise will be integral in maintaining a secure and welcoming environment for all.
The ideal candidate will hold a minimum BTEC Level 3 qualification in Security Management (or a relevant equivalent such as police/military experience). With strong verbal communication skills, you will handle critical incidents with composure, always maintaining a calm, professional, and polite demeanour, even under pressure.
Working Hours
These are 20 hours per week on a rota basis over 4 weeks including day, night and weekend shifts, however the
postholder will be required to work the hours to suit the needs of the organisation. Ability to work across
all shifts is an essential requirement of this supervisory role.
Annual Holidays
The full-time holiday entitlement is 31 days per annum including recognised public holidays, rising to 33
days per annum in the fifth year of service. Public holidays are to be worked as part of the normal shift rota.
Training
On-site training will be provided in all aspects of the job. Any further training needs will be assessed through
the probation period and in annual appraisals.
Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
All employees can join a Group Personal Pension plan, where the minimum employee contribution is 3%
and the maximum employer contribution is 9% (as determined by the level of the employee contribution).
You will be auto-enrolled into our qualifying workplace pension scheme after 3 months, if you meet the
eligibility criteria.
All employees are covered by death-in-service life assurance, whether or not they choose to join the pension
scheme.
Staff Discount
All employees receive a 20% discount on purchases from the Westminster Abbey shop and a 30% discount
on purchases from the Benugo outlets, which serve refreshments.
Season Ticket Loan
A season ticket loan is offered after satisfactory completion of a probationary period, repayable over 10
months.
Medical Insurance
The Abbey will pay 50% of premiums to join a nominated medical insurance scheme after one year’s
employment.