About this role
*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
Security
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.
Who We’re Looking For
- 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
How to Apply
If you feel you have the personality, skills and experience we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you feel you would be suitable for the role of Safety & Security Officer, to Murray.Wight@tryb.co.uk
No agencies please.
We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications, successful candidates will be contacted directly by email.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Pay: £14.05-£15.55 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 32.0 per week
Benefits
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
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 Edinburgh →Why this fits a police background — match score 75/100
- Incident command & response
- Multi-agency & police liaison
- 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 |