• All Locations
    London
  • All Departments
    Front of House/Close Protection
  • Display Salary
    £36,407 based on an average 42 hrs per week
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Job Description

  • Minimal Risk are looking for a Front of House/Close Protection Officer to work on a full time 42 hr contract at a News Studio in the Paddington/Maida Vale area of London.

    This entry-level position is a fantastic career-launching opportunity. It would ideally suit:

    • A newly qualified Close Protection Officer (CPO) looking to gain valuable operational experience.
    • An experienced Concierge with excellent customer-facing skills and a sharp eye for security.
    • A licensed Door Supervisor with experience in commercial office, hotels or similar with excellent customer service and looking to step us, advance their career, and transition into close protection.

    Professional Development Funding

    For the right candidate, we are fully prepared to fund and sponsor your Close Protection course. This investment will be structured as a training agreement, which you will comfortably pay off over your first two years of employment with us.

    Task Details

    24/7 hour security cover of News Studio.

    Monitoring access control and passes.

    Provide presenters with Close Protection when required, including escorting them to their car or taxi.

    Co-ordinating with building security for any VIP or celebrity arrivals, utilising the most appropriate means of entry and exit.

    Audience monitoring and checking/searching for live shows.

    Periodic patrols of the studio.

    Recording all security incidents and near misses.  Effectively reporting and escalating significant incidents to minimise impact and future risk.

    Screening and handling all incoming mail and packages for threats in line with best practice.

    Provide first aid.

    Ensure green room and studio is presentable for guests.

     

    T&Cs

     £36,407 per year on an average 42 hrs per week contract.  

    Shift pattern 4 days on 4 off, 4 nights on 4 off.

    Paid holidays 25 days per year.

    Pension.

    Overtime available often on outside broadcasts.

    Death in service: 1 x annual salary
  • Qualifications

  • SIA Close Protection Licence.
    Minimum of Emergency First Aid at Work certificate.
    Fire Marshal certificate - desirable but training would be provided.
    Outstanding customer focus.
    Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
    Ability to recognise threats and quickly step in to de-escalate or mitigate those threats.
    Must have the right to work in the UK.
    The successful applicants will be vetted to BS7858 and this must be completed within 12 weeks of your start date.  Vetting will begin prior to your first shift.

Other jobs like this

  • Date Posted
    22 Jun 2026
  • All Locations
    London
  • All Departments
    Front of House/Close Protection
  • Display Salary
    £36,407 based on an average 42 hrs per week
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Date Posted
    23 Jun 2026
  • All Locations
    UK
  • All Departments
    Security Check (SC) Security Officer
  • Display Salary
    circa. £220 per 12 hour shift
  • Date Posted
    12 Jun 2026
  • All Departments
    Global Security Specialist
  • Display Salary
    Renumeration to be discussed at interview.
Latest

GSOC Operator

  • Date Posted
    25 Feb 2026
  • Date Posted
    13 Jan 2026
  • All Locations
    UK Only
  • All Departments
    Special Event Security
  • Display Salary
    TBC
  • All Locations
    South Africa
  • All Departments
    Close Protection, Driver
  • Vacancy Type
    Contract - Candidate Pool
  • All Locations
    South Africa
  • All Departments
    Close Protection, Driver
  • Vacancy Type
    Contract - Candidate Pool
  • All Departments
    Driver
  • Vacancy Type
    Contract - Candidate Pool
  • All Departments
    Administration, Transport Manager
  • Vacancy Type
    Contract - Candidate Pool
Latest

GSOC ANALYST

  • All Departments
    Security Risk Management
  • Vacancy Type
    Contract - Candidate Pool