CCTV Operator

CCTV Operator

£30,269 to £32,790

A generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (plus an additional 5 days depending on having Continuous Local Government Service). Plus 7 BH’s totally at least 30 days leave per year. All Annual leave is based on hours of 37hrs a week/74 hrs a fortnight shift pattern. The shift pattern includes weekends, nights, and Bank Holidays. The CCTV Control Room is open 365 days a year.

About us

Here at Sevenoaks we pride ourselves on treating both our employees and communities we serve with dignity and respect. We are an award winning Council - our CCTV Service has been awarded 2 National CCTV Awards.

The Successful Applicant:

We are looking for a CCTV Operator to work in the Sevenoaks District Council's CCTV Control Room. The individual must be suitably qualified and experienced. The role will involve monitoring and proactive patrol via view screens. The individual will be required to operate all the equipment, cameras, radios and to comply with relevant legislation, CCTV code of practice all operational control room procedures at all times, on a rotating 7 days a week shift pattern including, nights, weekends & bank holidays including Christmas.

The CCTV control room receives out-of-hours emergency calls you will be responsible for ensuring these calls are dealt with effectively and implement the Council’s 24-hour emergency call out arrangements when required.

Applicants must be able to communicate clearly, concisely, and confidently, particularly over busy police radio channels where messages must be transmitted and understood accurately in high-pressure situations. They must be able to listen effectively, comprehend information quickly, and provide clear, precise updates and instructions when responding to incidents.

The successful candidate must be capable of understanding, assessing, and responding promptly to emergency situations, whilst remaining calm, professional, and focused under pressure. They must demonstrate resilience when dealing with emergencies, critical incidents, serious cases, and safeguarding concerns. The role requires sound judgement, the ability to make timely decisions, prioritise actions appropriately, and work efficiently in a fast-paced and demanding operational environment where effective communication is critical to public and officer safety.

This is a key role in the Council’s overall Community Safety Strategy and if you feel you have the required abilities and experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Appointment is subject to completion of a Criminal Records Bureau and police checks before commencement of employment.

Interested in the role and want to know more?

Please contact Sharon Wright, CCTV Partnership and Civil Protection Manager, 07815857575 for an informal discussion about the role.

How to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted

Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.

How to get to us:

Sevenoaks is only half an hour from central London by train. You will be based at the Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1HG. A free staff car park is available on site.

Closing date: 2nd September 2026

Interviews: 15th Sept 2026 TBC

Assessment process: Interview and short test

Equal Opportunities:
Sevenoaks – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Sevenoaks District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Application notes:
Please apply online. If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by emailing human.resources@sevenoaks.gov.uk to discuss how we can assist you in applying.