Job Description

This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.
Post Type
Full Time
Hours per Week
35
Weeks per Year
52
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Friday 03 October 2025
Reference
0925-225
Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Full-Time, Permanent (35 hours per week working a shift pattern basis)
Applications are invited for the post of Security Officer within the Security Department, Estates Directorate.
The role will be responsible for helping the Security team, Estates Directorate and the University in our active aim to provide a safe and peaceful learning environment where all members of our community can learn in an atmosphere of safety and equality with a focus on developing and delivering a atmosphere which fosters belonging.
Their major contribution is keeping our campus safe and secure but how that is done - in partnership and by consent - is the vital measure of success. This means ensuring effective service delivery of high quality that goes beyond solely maintaining an appropriate security environment for buildings, facilities, parking, and grounds on our campuses. Their team are first responders to students in distress, they are there to provide reassurance by their active presence and visibility, their role is to be approachable, open and professional; they are there to support students living their best lives at our University. The post holder must develop and constantly improve this approach.
In addition, the post holder will respond to incidents and welfare concerns; work closely with other departments to provide pastoral care support to our students, and to protect the College's property and assets by carrying out foot and mobile patrols and building checks.
It is desirable that applicants have a good appreciation of student issues within the Higher Education sector. You must have excellent customer service skills. Candidates should also possess a clean driving licence, as team members are required to drive college vehicles when necessary. Knowledge of fire safety and first aid is desirable but full training will be provided as will a work uniform.
The Security Officer shift pattern covers 24/7/365.
The working week will total 35 hours. Additional hours may be available to support the team in providing cover for holidays, sickness, training, absenteeism and College events.
Full training and uniform will be provided. The successful candidate will require to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
This is a full time and permanent post that is immediately available and based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated within commuting distance from London.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at:
Please quote the reference: 0925-225
Closing Date: 23:59, 3 October 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
We particularly welcome applications from woman as they are currently underrepresented at this level within our department. Further details:

Skills Required