Job Description

Located in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth College is the world's foremost Catholic boarding school, welcoming girls and boys of all faiths aged 11-18. We offer a holistic education and nurture each student's unique talents.

A position for a proactive and motivated Security Officer has become available in our Transport, Logistics and Security Department. The primary responsibility of the role will be in providing support to safeguard the security, safety and wellbeing of everyone on the Ampleforth College and estate. They will also be responsible for the security of equipment, buildings and the estate.

Applicants should possess and be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, can work constructively as part of a team, be able to relate well to both children and adults, and have previous minibus driving experience.

A SIA qualification is preferred. The role offers various hours between 4:30pm and 8:00am.

In return, we have a great benefits package to offer, which includes:

Annual closed periods between Christmas and New Year Meals with a variety of hot and cold options during working hours Group Personal Pension Scheme with Legal and General (Employer contribution matched up to a maximum of 8%) Staff Lodging (where available) Discounted on-site Gym membership Free car parking on site Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff Death in Service Gratuity
If you wish to apply for this role, then please download and complete an application form, which is attached to the role on our website and return it to employment@ampleforth.org.uk

Alternatively, if you would like to find out more about the position, then please contact the Transport, Logistics and Security Manager, Barrie Wilson on bw@ampleforth.org.uk

Closing date for Applications is 12:00 noon, Friday 28th November

Interviews: week commencing 8th December 2025

Interviews may take place during this period.

St Laurence Education Trust and Ampleforth College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to 13.07 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person