CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for our residents and businesses and become part of the Knowsley Journey

• Salary: £25,247 per annum (pro rata for part time)


• Location: Stretton Way, Stretton Way Depot, Huyton Ind Estate, Huyton, L36 6JF


• Contract: Permanent


• Working Pattern: Part Time/Evenings


• Hours: 30 hours per week.


• DBS Check: No


• Closing Date: 09/08/2026 at 23:59


• Reference: CVP 0667

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under theLiverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter , demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

Come join us and be part of our success

Safer Communities would like to invite applications for a Control room operator. You will work within the security team who provide services for the public, other council services, schools and Council buildings.

You will be responsible for:

• Monitoring CCTV cameras throughout the borough.


• Working with various government agencies.


• Producing daily reports for Council officers.


• Alarm handling for fire and intruder systems in the borough will also be within the role.


• Dealing with telephone calls into the control room from the public and service users.

Experience of control room operations and good communication skills are required. Full training and uniform will be provided. The successful applicants must successfully pass NPPV level 2 vetting equivalent to joining police standard. The offer of a position will be dependent on the result of that vetting check.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time. This post is on-sight only.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Previous applicants need not apply

Closing Date: Sunday, 9th August 2026 at 23:59pm