Security Officer

Fixed term and ongoing positions available

Salary: Grade 4 (£25,148 - £26,642 p.a. depending on experience, plus current service weighting allowance of £5,029.60 p.a.)

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements

Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service? Are you looking for a challenging and varied role? Do you want to be part of a Security Service that ensures the safety of University staff, students and visitors, property and equipment, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year?

We are looking for a professional, proactive and highly motivated individuals to join our Security Team. Working as part of the team your key focus will be ensuring the security and safety of University personnel (including students, staff and visitors), property and equipment.

Reporting to the Duty Operations Manager/Shift Manager your role will be extremely varied with new challenges and demands each day. A flexible approach is important as you will be required to work a rotating shift pattern across a 24-hour period, 365 days per year. As a member of the Security Services team, you will also be part of Estates and Facilities providing a quality service to students, staff and members of the public.

As this role also requires driving a Security Services vehicle, you will need a full current valid driving licence.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance 
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Geoff Brown, Head of Community, Safety and Security

Email: g.brown1@leeds.ac.uk 

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