CCTV Assistant

Position Overview

South Lanarkshire Council's Housing & Technical Resources is recruiting a CCTV Assistant based at the Hamilton Business Unit. This permanent part-time role involves working 37 hours per week with a shift pattern alternating weekly schedules including early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and overnight shifts. The annual salary range for this position is £40,763 to £41,959.

Role Purpose

The CCTV Assistant will be responsible for overseeing the monitoring and operation of CCTV systems to promote safer community environments. Serving as the primary point of contact for Police Scotland's local Area Control Room and various Council departments, you will support crime detection and the prevention of anti-social behavior. The role also includes managing after-hours security monitoring for Council properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, assign, and supervise tasks within the CCTV Control Centre and support personnel, including performing formal line management duties in compliance with Council HR policies.
• Ensure the secure operation and control of CCTV equipment and maintain all operational records according to established procedures.
• Serve as the initial contact for reporting and addressing faults in CCTV systems from internal departments.
• Conduct annual maintenance inspections of Council properties with CCTV installations to verify functionality and adherence to GDPR standards.
• Adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining high-quality service delivery.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate strong organizational and prioritization capabilities, effective communication proficiency, and solid IT skills. Experience in managing teams, handling technical systems, and collaborating with stakeholders is essential.

Application Guidelines

Applications should be submitted by 23 September 2026 at 11:55 PM. Applicants must refrain from submitting CVs; instead, any supplementary information supporting the application can be uploaded under supporting documents. Internal applicants must apply through the designated internal portal. Selected candidates will be required to assist in recruitment checks, and incomplete checks may lead to withdrawal of application.

Legal and Vetting Information

This position is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020. Successful candidates must complete Level 1 Police Vetting checks before employment offers are finalized. Applicants born or having lived/worked outside the UK for 12 months within the last 10 years will be asked to provide and authenticate overseas criminal record checks.

Equal Opportunities Commitment

The Council strives to foster an inclusive workforce and encourages applications from all community sectors, especially underrepresented groups, including disabled persons, care-experienced individuals, ethnic minorities, military veterans, reservists, and new Scots. Disabled applicants and members of the armed forces community who meet essential criteria are guaranteed an interview.

Employee Benefits

• Participation in the esteemed local government pension scheme with optional salary sacrifice contributions.
• Up to 33 days of annual leave plus up to 10 public holidays.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Family-friendly policies covering flexible work arrangements and enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Access to employee discounts, including cinema offers.
• Additional wellbeing and support initiatives such as Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, and Employee Assistance Program offering practical and emotional assistance.