Accommodation Security Officer

This is an exciting position at an international University based in the City of Bath for any applicant that is looking to help and support students & staff within a Higher Education setting.

The role is strongly customer focused and you must demonstrate an ability to perform well within a team and also be able to demonstrate the use of initiative whilst working alone when dealing with emergencies, medical first aid response, alarm activations and many other reported incidents.

Together with a team of security staff, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe environment throughout both campus and City campus, including student accommodation and other University Buildings.

About you

You are required:

• to have excellent communication skills and be able to deal with a diverse international community, providing understanding, support & outstanding customer service.
• to have computer skills and be able to use various software packages, including custom software specific to the University & general software. Training will be provided when needed.

To perform in this role you must also:

• hold a full UK driving licence, for motor cars, as you will be driving university vehicles
• be First Aid At Work (FAAW) trained
• hold a Security Industry Authority licence

Further information

The position covers the main University campus and City campus buildings off site.

The basic working week is of 38.5 hours which includes 36.5 hours + 2 hours contracted overtime; these hours will be worked on a rotating shift basis cover 24/7 365 days of the year and attracts 15% shift allowance; at times during staff shortages you will be required to work with other Campus teams & cover different shifts.

The appointment will be made subject to a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check being obtained.

What we can offer you

This role is eligible for the Campus Services New Starter bonus (bonus) and Campus Services refer a friend bonus.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected & encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, & community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader.