Security Team Member – 2 posts

Location: Radcliffe Camera, Old Bodleian Library and Weston Library, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG

About the role 

The Bodleian Libraries are currently seeking to appoint two Security Team Members to join the Security section. Our team is essential to the care and security of our historic buildings and collections and plays an important part in ensuring the smooth running of our daily operations in the Weston Library, Old Bodleian Library, and Radcliffe Camera. 

Daily duties will vary considerably to provide our customers, both Library and Commercial, with a safe and welcoming environment conducive to their particular needs. 

Working patterns are expected to be over a three-weekly rota and the hours of each post are as follows: 

Post 1: Full-time 36.5 hours per week

Post 2: Part-time 32 hours per week (0.87 FTE) 

The postholders are expected to work one in every three weekends. Please indicate on your supporting statement which of the posts you would like to be considered for. 

Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service check, due to working with collection items and in restricted areas. 

About you 

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain composure and authority in all circumstances, the ability to interact with people at all levels in the organization and beyond, and the ability to work as part of a team. You will be observant with an eye for detail and be able to demonstrate a good standard of written and spoken English. 

You will also be willing to work some antisocial hours including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays. The ability to complete repeated tasks and spend significant time standing and walking is also essential. 

An industry-recognized security qualification and/or training and experience of security duties and a first aid qualification are desirable. 

What We Offer 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at  https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits 

How to apply 

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement (or a supporting evidence form using the attached template below) as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. 

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Friday 23 August 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place in person on Wednesday 4 September 2024.

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