Help Us Protect Our Learning Environment: Apply for Our Part-Time Security Officer Role at New College Swindon!

Location: North Star and Queens Drive campuses

Salary: £21,408 per annum/£13 per hour

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Part time

About Us:

New College Swindon is a vibrant and dynamic institution, formed by the merger of New College and Swindon College. We are committed to delivering exceptional teaching, facilities and guidance for our students.

Security Officer – The Role:

We'll see you at Security!

We are looking for a Security Officer for our North Star and Queens Drive campuses each, working full time during term time.

In this role, your primary goal will be the identification and prevention of situations that may put students, staff, visitors or facilities at risk. You will promote positive attitudes of student responsibility and ensure the security of the Estate and equipment.

You will help prevent theft and damage and deal with emergency situations. You will need to have good physical fitness to remain active throughout the day and while patrolling the site.

Security Officer – You:

- Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and mathematics. If not held, job holder

will be required to gain these within an agreed timeframe

- Outstanding customer service skills/ experience

- Suitability to work in an environment with minors and vulnerable adults, exceptional

- Ability to deal with difficult customers in a polite and professional manner

Experience in Security is not essential for this role, but you will be provided with full training and assistance from the existing team.

Security Officer - Benefits:

- 5.5 weeks holiday paid in salary

- 21.7% College pension contribution to LGPS

- Health care cash plan

- Free car parking

- Discounted Hair & Beauty

- On-site gym

- Staff development & training

- Sodexo Retail Discount Scheme

- And more!

Safeguarding Statement:

New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.

Application Process:

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.

To apply, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.

To apply for this Security Officer opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now!