Job Description

Salary

Grade 3 24,344- 26,942 per annum

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Full Time

Region

Central

Job category/type

Professional Services

Date posted

06/05/2025

Job reference

REQ000270

Campus Services

Paisley Campus (with travel to other campuses)

Permanent

Shifts: Monday to Friday: weekly rotation between 08.00- 16.00pm and 14.00- 22.00pm

The post - REQ000271 - Security Supervisor

We have an exciting opportunity for a Security Supervisor to join the team here at UWS. You will be responsible for day-to-day operational management and strategic delivery of a high-quality university security operations, with a focus on staff and student wellbeing and safety on campus.

The successful candidate will supervise the security team and be the subject matter expert on all aspects of security. They will be the first point of contact for any escalations that may occur and will be responsible for managing the control room operations.

Leading the team, the postholder will set up the necessary resource and appropriate levels of personnel cover to ensure a smooth campus operation. As well as this the Security Supervisor will work closely with the security services manager to continually review SOP, security KPI's and security planning for events.

The successful candidate should have the following:
Relevant security experience at a supervisory or instructor level. Undergone security training and a willingness to complete Highfield Level 3 Management of Security Licence within 3 months of appointment. First Aid at Work valid qualification Fire safety / management of fire safety valid qualification or relevant experience in this area. Experience of providing security supervision within a university or similar setting within an operational security environment. A working knowledge of CCTV operation and its data management. A proven track record of supervising a team of staff to deliver high quality customer services in order to meet operational aims and objectives. Familiarity in security planning for operational success An understanding of emergency service management.

ABOUT US

The University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland's largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.



With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.



UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2024 Young University Rankings)

Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

Paid time and a third from 21.00pm- 22.00pm

24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays

An additional days leave on your birthday

Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme

A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance

Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers

Fitness facilities across our campuses

Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Closing Date: Tuesday 20

th

May 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 2

nd

June 2025

The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

You can find out more about how the University uses your personal data as part of the recruitment process by looking at the UWS HR Applicant Privacy Notice at

www.uws.ac.uk

UWS are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a "Disability Confident" employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520