Job Description

Employer
Coventry College
Location
Coventry, West Midlands
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Full Time
Salary
25,160 - 25,664
Posted
12th September 2025
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
3rd October 2025 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1506649
Job Reference
CovCollege0112
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Contract Type :Fixed term contract Job ID: 1506649

Job Title: Site & Security Assistant

Location: Coventry College

Contract Type: Full-Time

Hours per Week: 37 per week

Salary: 25,160 - 25,664 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) plus a 14% shift allowance

About Us

Coventry College is a dynamic Further Education provider at the heart of the city, offering high-quality vocational, technical, and professional education to learners of all ages, from Entry Level to Higher Education. Since forming in 2017, we've been committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to grow--strengthening the communities we serve. Our ambition is to help young people and adults to aspire to change their lives and those of their families. Through strong partnerships and a responsive, inclusive curriculum, we strive to deliver excellence in teaching and learning that evolves with industry needs and puts learners and employers in the best position for success. Recent investments in facilities, including electric vehicle tech, construction, and digital skills, ensure we stay at the cutting edge of industry needs.

About the Role

Coventry College is looking to appoint a Security and Site Assistant to ensure a welcoming, efficient and secure environment for staff, students and visitors, undertaking janitorial duties, logistical duties and tasks supporting estates management and facilities management as and when needed and security and surveillance duties.

Requirements

Must-Have:

SIA Badge

Worked in a similar role and have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience

Experience of delivering consistently high levels of customer service

Ability to diffuse conflict situations in a calm manner and approach

A Willingness to update and adapt skills as required by the demand of the role

Ability to demonstrate an understanding of equality and safeguarding, and their importance within the College, appropriate to role

Good communication skills are required both written and verbal

What we offer

Free on-site parking, including EV charging points

Excellent pension scheme with defined benefits (TPS)

Generous annual leave entitlement - 39 days plus statutory bank holidays

Access to continued professional development and training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support

Employee discount scheme offering savings on retail, travel, and more

This role is eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC)

On-site refectory serving a variety of food and drink options

Discounted hair and beauty treatments at our in-house salon

Staff recognition and award schemes celebrating your achievements

A supportive, inclusive working environment

How to Apply

To apply, please complete our online application form, which is designed in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

We do not accept unsolicited agency applications. We will contact preferred agencies if their support is required.

Safeguarding

We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of college life and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of our shortlisting process, you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information which may make you unsuitable to work with children, in addition we carry out an online search to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online.

The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.