Library Security Officer - Reed : Job Details

• Hourly Rate: £13.15 PAYE
• Location: Euston, London
• Job Type: Temporary, Full-time (Flexible days, Monday to Saturday with a day off during the week)
• Immediate Start

Join the team at the national library in Euston as a Reading Room Security Officer. This role is crucial in maintaining the security and integrity of the national library collection, ensuring a safe and secure environment for readers, visitors, and staff at the St Pancras Reading Rooms.

• Actively participate in the overall operation of the St Pancras Reading Rooms, collaborating with various teams to uphold high standards of customer service.
• Serve as the first point of contact for all Reading Room users, delivering exceptional customer service and embodying the Library’s core values.
• Protect the national collection from potential threats such as theft, damage, or loss.
• Monitor the Reading Room environment, ensuring that security protocols are adhered to by all visitors and staff.
• Respond promptly to any security concerns or incidents within the Reading Rooms.

• Experience in face-to-face retail or customer service roles is highly beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse range of visitors.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing schedules.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to providing a secure environment.

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Flexible working days.
• Opportunity to work in a prestigious national institution, contributing to the preservation and security of important cultural assets.