CCTV Operator
Sevenoaks District CouncilSevenoaks, England
Overview
This is a local council role (full time) with Sevenoaks District Council based in Sevenoaks. The advertised salary is £30,269 to £32,790 per year. Applications close on 2 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
How this role compares
We hold 350 council vacancies in England that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £32,140. This role pays less than about 60% of them.
There are 4,945 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 386 of them in England.
You have 3 days left to apply. Council adverts we hold typically run for around 26 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Sevenoaks District Council has 2 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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