About this role
Days of Working
12 hours shifts, based on a 4 on 4 off rolling shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays
As a Concierge Security Officer, you will provide a professional front-of-house presence while maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for clients, visitors, contractors and colleagues.
This role combines exceptional customer service with security responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who is approachable, vigilant and committed to delivering a positive experience while upholding site security standards.
As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Deliver a professional, friendly and responsive front-of-house and reception service.
- Welcome visitors, contractors and staff, ensuring a positive customer experience at all times.
- Manage access control procedures, including the issuing of visitor passes and maintaining visitor records.
- Monitor CCTV and other security systems, reporting and escalating concerns where appropriate.
- Conduct routine site inspections and security checks to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Respond promptly and professionally to incidents, alarms and emergencies.
- Maintain accurate records of security activities, incidents and visitor movements.
- Assist with enquiries and provide information and support to site users and visitors.
- Ensure compliance with site security policies, procedures and health and safety requirements.
- Maintain a professional presence that promotes both safety and excellent customer service.
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria
- Must have the Right to Work in the UK and ability to pass BS7858 vetting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.
- A professional, reliable and approachable manner.
- Good attention to detail and observational skills.
- Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations.
- Flexibility to work a range of 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends and public holidays where required.
Desirable
- Previous experience within a concierge, front-of-house, reception or security role.
- Experience operating CCTV or other security monitoring systems.
- Experience working within corporate, commercial, residential or mixed-use environments.
- Knowledge of incident reporting procedures and access control systems.
About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
Why Work for OCS?
✅**Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.
We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
About security roles for ex-police
Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.
See all security jobs in Manchester →Why this fits a police background — match score 72/100
- Working to legislation & regulation
- Security operations
What security roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Security officer (SIA) | £24,000–£29,000 |
| Security supervisor / team leader | £28,000–£34,000 |
| Site / security manager | £38,000–£52,000 |
| Regional / operations security manager | £50,000–£65,000 |