Security Officer (Campus Incident and Emergency response)

Security Officer (Campus Incident and Emergency Response)

Department: Security

Salary: Starting from £35,578, rising to £40,469 inclusive of 25% in additional allowances (15% shift allowance and 10% market supplement), plus 2 hours of contracted overtime per week.

Grade: 5

Contract Type: Full Time, Open Ended

Placement Date: Monday 15 June 2026

Closing Date: Monday 29 June 2026

Responsibilities

• Provide welfare and customer service support to students and staff within the Higher Education setting.
• Respond to emergencies, medical first aid situations, alarm activations and other reported incidents, exercising initiative whilst working alone where necessary.
• Work with a team of security staff to ensure a safe environment across the main University campus, City campus, student accommodation and all other University buildings.
• Cover 24/7, 365 days a year on a rotating shift schedule, including night shift working hours.

Working Conditions

• Basic working week of 38.5 hours (including 2 hours contracted overtime).
• Shift work that receives a 15% shift allowance, plus a 10% market supplement.
• Uniform, footwear or personal protective equipment supplied and required to be worn.
• Lone working and manual handling responsibilities.
• Required to hold a full UK driving licence for motor cars.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with a diverse international community, providing understanding, support and outstanding customer service.
• Computer skills and ability to use various software packages, including custom university software; training provided when needed.
• Full UK driving licence for motor cars.
• First Aid At Work (FAAW) trained.
• Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence.
• Hold a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please note: If you do not currently hold the FAAW qualification or an SIA licence, we would still encourage you to apply and we will provide the necessary training.

Benefits

• Campus Services New Starter bonus of £1,000 payable the month after successfully passing six months' probation (pro rata for part time positions).
• Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus.
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days.
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym.
• Discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath.
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app.

Legal & Equality

• Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage; all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements.
• Anonymous shortlisting: personal details such as name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage to reduce unconscious bias.