Security Ranger

at  Waddesdon Manor

Job Title: Security Ranger
Responsible to: Head of Security and Transport
Department(s): Security Location: Waddesdon Manor Estate
Waddesdon is an historic house and garden open to the public. Created by Baron Ferdinand
de Rothschild from 1874, it is home to the Rothschild Collection.
Waddesdon’s collections are exceptionally rich in fine and decorative arts of the 18th
century, assembled by three generations of the Rothschild family. Since 1957 the Manor has
been owned by the National Trust and today it is managed by a charitable trust, The
Rothschild Foundation, under the chairmanship of Lord Rothschild.
Waddesdon welcomes over 400,000 visitors to the property each year and we offer a
programme of changing exhibitions, talks and tours, family activities and public events.
Visitors are both National Trust members and paying visitors, and the income from our shops,
restaurants, events and filming helps support opening the Manor to the public, our education
programme and the care of the buildings, collections and gardens.
The Role:
The Security Ranger (SR) will be responsible for ensuring Waddesdon property, staff and
residents remain safe from any possible risk to property or person.
The SR will work closely with the Head of Security & Transport (HOST), Security Operations
Manager (SOM) and Security Technical Manager (STM) to maintain the security of
Waddesdon Manor, The Rothschild Foundation, Rothschild Foundation Properties and the
Waddesdon Estate to resolve issues in an efficient manner and ensure high professional
standards are upheld throughout the Estate. Also ensuring members of the public stick to
rights of way and no trespass takes place.
The SR will patrol the larger Estate and buildings on a constant basis throughout their shift.
The SR will maintain an accurate log of all activity, communicate all relevant information
quickly and concisely to the appropriate parties, identify potential issues and escalate an
appropriate response.
Responsibilities & duties:

Security:

• To be the single point of contact for security related matters whilst on shift externally

around the estate.

• To take ownership and appropriately respond to all security related issues, matters

and incidents.

• To identify any potential issues or threats and report these to the HOST.
• To help enable Waddesdon Estate control access and maintain its perimeter security.
• To patrol buildings and grounds, providing a high level of security presence.
• To lock and unlock buildings physically, if required.
• To liaise with external contractors in the event of an emergency callout.
• To effectively communicate all relevant information to the Waddesdon Control Room.
• To control and appropriately escalate a response to any incidents across the site.
• To account for all security equipment and keys daily.
• To ensure all required documentation is completed to a high standard and passed on

to the HOST.

• To undertake any training and continued professional development deemed

necessary by the HOST.

• To report any maintenance issues to the Head of Facilities, copying in the HOST, SOM,

STM and Security Control room.

• Liaise with other departments as required to effectively manage the movement of

visitors and contractors around the site.

Fire

• To ensure that all required fire checks are conducted over the period of their shift.
• To check the systems for faults daily and report any issues to the HOST and STM.

First Aid

• To coordinate an appropriate response to any first aid incidents across the site.

Health & Safety:

• To remedy and report any situation that represents a hazard, and all incidents and

accidents plus unsafe conditions are dealt with promptly and recorded accordingly.

• Take responsibility for their own H&S and that of others by following Health & Safety

policies and guidelines.

Essential

• Full UK Driving licence

Skills & experience

• Ideally at least 4-5 years of experience in a security role
• Excellent attitude & willingness towards continued learning and personal

development.

• Great facilitation, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to absorb and impart job related knowledge on a continuous basis.
• Co-ordination and leadership skills
• Committed, selfless and displays ingenuity.
• Disciplined and proactive
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• SIA licence to the minimum of Door Supervisor
• Physically fit enough to perform your duties.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly and approachable manner.
• Good computer skills
• A good understanding of Ordinance survey maps
• A good understanding of bylaws and public order
• Good conflict management skills
• Personal protection skills
• The ability to dynamically risk assess in any situation
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors for long periods of time.

Terms & conditions
Contract Type: Flexible
Salary: £14.39 per hour
Hours: 42 hours per week on average over the year (capped at 60 hours per
week) to be worked in a 12 hour rotational shift pattern in a
combination of night and day shifts, seven days per week, 365 days per
year. Subject to operational and training requirements, hours, and rota
patterns may be varied, in such circumstances, as much notice as
practicable will be given. Your pay will reflect the hours you work.
Hours of work to suit the needs of the business (exclusive of breaks).
Holiday: Your statutory annual leave entitlement is 33 days (25 days plus 8
public holidays), or 5.6 weeks (277.2 hours). This will be pro-rat’ed
based on actual hours you work.
Benefits: 50% staff discount in the onsite Food to Go Catering, 20% staff
discount in our on-site restaurant, Wine and Gift Shop and 20% off
food and drink at the Five Arrows Hotel, Waddesdon.
Free access to Care Coins – wellbeing counselling service
Company pension scheme
Complimentary NT card – giving you free access to all NT properties.
Beautiful location, working within the charity & heritage sector
Free parking
Application Process
In order to be considered for this role, please submit your CV along with a covering letter
explaining how your experience and skills match those outlined above and email
application@waddesdon.org.uk
Interview: TBC

Please refer the Job description for details