CCTV Operator

CCTV Operator x 2

Ref: 198909

Salary: £27,709 p.a. plus benefits

37 hours per week

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

Your next role

To monitor and operate CCTV systems to support the safety and security of people, property and assets. The role observes live and recorded footage, identifies suspicious activity and responds appropriately in accordance with Council procedures and legal requirements.

The post holder operates within the CCTV control room environment, maintains accurate records, supports investigations and communicates with security personnel, emergency services and management. The role also assists with the Emergency Planning Control Centre for Swindon Borough Council, as well as assisting the Mayoral service

The ability to travel throughout the Borough will be required and access to a car/ in order to be available to support sessions and events around the town.

When completing your application, please advice which vacancy you are apply for in your personal statement.

Candidates are invited to either apply for one or both posts. Please use the supporting statement to highlight which post or posts you are applying for.

We are not considering applications where there is a requirement to sponsor a work visa for successful applicants.

You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role").

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

Your next steps

Please read the role profile, which is available in the documents section to the righthand side of the page. To submit an application for this role, select Quick Apply.

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.

For further information about the role please Mark Stratford- mstratford@swindon.gov.uk

If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email resourcing@swindon.gov.uk

Closing date: 30 November 2026

Interview date: 8 & 9 December 2026