Job Description

Salary:

25,464 per annum

Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Closing Date:

Thursday, 6th November 2025

Are you an experienced Security Officer? Do you want more structured hours?


The Leicestershire College are looking for an experienced Security Officer to join the Estates team in providing a flexible, efficient and effective security service at all times.


The post holder requires flexibility to work a rotational shift pattern.


Working 37.5 hours per week over 5 days. The shifts are rotated between the team, hours will be discussed at interview. Whilst your main days of work will be Monday-Friday, you will be required to work an occasional weekend to cover events such as open days.


Key responsibilities include regular surveillance patrols across the College campus, being a point of contact for learners, colleagues and visitors and providing a customer focused presence on site.


To be considered for the role, you will have experience of providing security and/or locking down buildings on a large site. You will be able to demonstrate a professional approach and the ability to work on your own initiative. Applicants must hold an SIA license and possess or be willing to work towards a recognised First Aid Qualification.


The College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business.


We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award. We actively encourage applications who are current under-represented and where we are using positive action under the Equality Act. We welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey


Alongside our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

A competitive pension scheme On-site parking One campus facility Subsidised nursery fees Up to 25 days annual leave per year Additional annual leave available Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development Well-being hours Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.


We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.


The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College a subsidiary company of Loughborough College Group. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College Group. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based across Loughborough College Group campuses.


Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.


If you require any support to apply for this job, please email recruitment@loucoll.ac.uk

Important Information

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EU citizens arriving into the UK after the 1st January 2021 will need apply for a Tier 2 visa to gain right to work in the UK.



To be eligible to apply for a Tier 2 visa, the role advertised will need to have an educational standard of at least A levels and the salary for the role has to be a minimum of 25,600 unless in a shortage area i.e. STEM or if you have a PhD relating to the role.