Campus Support and Security Officer

The University Campus Support and Security Services provides a safe, secure and welcoming environment for its students, staff and visitors across the entire University Estate, providing welfare assistance as required, with the continuous aim of ensuring an inclusive, hospitable, supportive and safe environment for all.

We are currently seeking a number of candidates to join the team in the role of Campus Support and Security Officer. Applicants are required to have professional skills knowledge and abilities for resolving security situations with empathy, compassion and confidence.

Working alongside team colleagues, the post-holder will undertake CCTV monitoring, foot and driving patrols across the University premises, ensuring the security of buildings, safety of people and, as required, dealing with intruder incidents and fire alarm evacuations. The health & welfare support and, as required, administering 1st aid to individuals is a key part of the role, as well as dealing with unforeseen and challenging situations, sometimes requiring liaison with The Emergency Services, preparing accurate timely written reports as necessary.

A relevant Security qualification (or equivalent) is required of the successful candidates. Effective verbal and written documentation is also an essential part of the role. Training is provided for the following post-holder requirements: the ability to use role-relevant computer software; obtaining the CCTV Public Space Surveillance certificate; a First Aid at Work qualification.

A Full manual UK Driving Licence (for driving duties in a designated Security Services or other University vehicle). Full uniform is provided, which includes the requirement of wearing 5 to 10 kilo body armour (based upon individual height and weight), whilst undertaking all related duties, including circa 3 hour foot patrols across University premises.

The University supports career and personal development, offers many benefits and services to all staff, including its excellent pension schemes, a comprehensive employee assistance program, an annual pay review, exceptional performance award scheme and a comprehensive employee assistance program.

Applicants are required to provide details of full working career history within their applications.

We will be hosting a one hour Q&A “Open session” which will give prospective candidates an opportunity to ask any questions that they may have about the role and what it is actually like working at the university. There will also be an opportunity to understand both the type of information we hope to receive form candidates when completing the application form, along with what else is involved in the recruitment process. The session will be hosted by Paul Greenlees Deputy Head of Campus Support and Security and one of our current security officers, will be in attendance to also answer any questions and to share their experiences of their time at the university. We look forward to meeting you!

To take part in the session you can join via the links below on the dates listed – these sessions will be held on Teams.

Session 1 – Tuesday 30th April 2023 at 7pm – 8pm

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Meeting ID: 328 781 136 723

Passcode: W67aDk

Session 2 – Wednesday 8th May 2023 at 7pm – 8pm

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Meeting ID: 373 913 716 63

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What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System.  Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post. 

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Victoria Higham, Security Services Administrator

Email: Victoria.Higham@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see this link for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.