Security Control Room Operator
Apply locations: Edinburgh
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: December 5, 2024 (24 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: R0072353
Job Description
At abrdn, our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors. Clients worldwide trust us to find future-fit investment opportunities to deliver the outcomes they want. Our technology and insight help empower them to make better decisions, while the powerful partnerships we build help to enhance the expertise that we offer. And by enabling clients to invest responsibly, it helps us to build a better world.
About the department
As part of the Security and Resilience Control Centre (SaRCC) at abrdn, we provide a coordinated technical security capability, oversee global operations and travellers, and handle customer concerns. Our dedicated team of Controller, Operator, and Specialist ensures the safety of the abrdn estate through the use of Coordinated Technical Security Systems.
About the role
As a Security Control Room Operator, you will support and direct Security Officer personnel, promote effective communication and collaboration, and maintain technical security and building management systems within the SaRCC. Your responsibilities include supporting the training and development of staff, reporting inappropriate conduct, and ensuring adherence to operational processes and procedures. You will play a key role in incident management, prioritising alarms and phone calls, and ensuring a swift and effective response to maintain building security and staff safety.
About the candidate requirements
* Knowledge of Incident Management processes, CCTV, and Intruder Detection Systems.
* Strong decision-making skills under pressure and the ability to prioritise tasks.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Email.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly in telephone and written communications.
* Great teammate who is dependable, accountable, and keeps a cool head during challenging situations.
* Self-motivated with corporate security sector experience.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process.
Our benefits
There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported. When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes a 16% employer pension contribution, private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal.
Our business
Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs.
An inclusive way of working
At abrdn we’ve adopted a ‘blended working’ approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business.
An inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements – please let us know and we’ll be happy to help.
About Us
At abrdn, our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors. abrdn plc manages and administers £496 billion of assets for clients, and has over 1 million shareholders (as of 30th June 2023). Our business is structured around three vectors – Investments, Adviser and Personal – focused on the changing needs of our clients.
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