CCTV Operator

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

Want to play a key role in keeping North Somerset safe?

We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our busy CCTV Control Room team. Operating 24/7, 365 days a year, we monitor more than 300 public space cameras, respond to emergency calls, manage alarm systems, and work closely with partner agencies to protect our communities.

As part of the Safer Communities Team, you’ll make a real difference in delivering the council’s commitment to community safety.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Flexible and able to work shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Confident with IT systems.
• An excellent communicator with strong customer service skills.
• Calm under pressure, able to make sound decisions and remain composed when responding to incidents or emergencies.

What you’ll need:

• Ability to obtain full NPPV Level 2 police vetting.
• Ability to obtain an SIA CCTV Licence (training will be provided)

This is a great opportunity to be at the heart of keeping North Somerset safe.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

This position is currently based at Weston Town Council Offices, Waterloo Street, Weston-super-Mare.

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year.
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How To Apply

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Jim Stanbury - CCTV & Community Response Manager, at jim.stanbury@n-somerset.gov.uk or 01934 634711

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: TBA.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.