Security Officer (Multiple Positions)

University of Nottingham - Security Services

Location:	Nottingham
Salary:	£25,073 to £28,108 per annum plus shift allowance of £5,947 based on 24/7 rotational shift allowance.
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	30th March 2026
Closes:	10th April 2026
Job Ref:	NHE281325X2

Working across all University sites, main duties for the role will include; patrolling University grounds and properties, responding to incidents and alarms and implementing crime prevention measures in consultation with the Security management team. You will be required to work in the Security control room operating CCTV equipment, provide detailed, accurate written reports and carry out duties in accordance with the Universities traffic control regulations to control car parking and traffic flow.

Candidates should have substantial experience of working in a similar customer facing role, have the ability to record and analyse information and be able to produce accurate written reports. Candidates should also have excellent communication skills and have the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Due to the frequency with which the successful candidate will drive between university sites a full, current driving licence is essential for this role. Experience of working in a similar security role is desirable.

What’s in it for you

• Ongoing support to develop your skills and gain industry recognised qualifications to further your career ambitions that may lead to different career paths and career progression
• An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support
• Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes
• Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities
• A permanent post for 52 weeks of the year with all of the tools you need to do a great job
• Uniform provided

This is a permanent, full-time post (36.25 per week), made up of rotational shifts (12 hour shifts through a 24-hour period) flexibility to work any shift is required. Job share arrangements may be considered for this post.

Further details regarding the shift pattern and duties for this post are attached to this advert.

Please note that the salary advertised is based on a basic salary of £25,073 - £28,108 per annum, PLUS shift allowance of £5,947 which is subject to change. Shift allowance is only applied to specific roles within the University and therefore will not be carried forward to any additional roles undertaken at the University where this allowance does not apply.

It is a condition of this post that the holder completes or holds Security Industry Authority licensing in the licensable areas of Door Supervision and Public space surveillance (CCTV). The University will pay for the training and licensing.

It is a condition of this post that satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'.

We are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award.