Job title
Accommodation Security Officer
Department
Security
Salary
Starting from £26,338, rising to £30,378 plus 15% rotating shift allowance
Grade
Grade 5
Contract Type
Full Time, Open Ended
Placed on
Friday 05 September 2025
Closing date
Sunday 21 September 2025
Interview date
Wednesday 01 October 2025
Reference
KD12784R
Special Conditions
* A DBS check is required for this position
* Shift work that receives a shift allowance
* The position involves driving and requires a valid UK driving licence
* Night shift working hours
* Uniform, footwear or personal protective equipment is supplied and is required to be worn
* Lone working
* Manual handling
Guidance for International Applicants
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Accommodation Security Officer
This role is eligible for the Campus Services New Starter bonus (£1,000)
* and Campus Services refer a friend bonus.
This is an exciting position at an international University based in the City of Bath for any applicant that is looking to help and support students and staff within a Higher Education setting.
The role is strongly customer focused and you must demonstrate an ability to perform well within a team and also be able to demonstrate the use of initiative whilst working alone when dealing with emergencies, medical first aid response, alarm activations and many other reported incidents.
Together with a team of security staff, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe environment throughout both campus and City campus, including student accommodation and other University Buildings.
About you
You are required:
* to have excellent communication skills and be able to deal with a diverse international community, providing understanding, support and outstanding customer service.
* to have computer skills and be able to use various software packages, including custom software specific to the University and general software. Training will be provided when needed.
To perform in this role you must also:
* hold a full UK driving licence for motor cars
* be First Aid At Work (FAAW) trained
* hold a Security Industry Authority licence
Further information
The position covers the main University campus and City campus buildings off site.
The basic working week is of 38.5 hours which includes 36.5 hours + 2 hours contracted overtime; these hours will be worked on a rotating shift basis cover 24/7 365 days of the year and attracts 15% shift allowance; at times during staff shortages you will be required to work with other Campus teams and cover different shifts.
The appointment will be made subject to a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check being obtained.
What we can offer you
* Campus Services New Starter bonus. In addition to the great benefits Campus Services' offers, this role is eligible for a £1,000 bonus. This is payable the month after successfully passing your six months\' probation. Please note this bonus is pro rata for part time positions.
* This role is also eligible for the Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus. If a University staff member has 'referred' you to apply for this vacancy they may be eligible for a bonus. Please ensure when applying you select 'Campus Services Employee Referral' when answering the question 'Where did you learn of this job?' and email campusserviceshr@bath.ac.uk the name of the person who referred you at the time of application.
* Both bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
* Free counselling services through Health Assured
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Staff discount at Team Bath gym
* Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
* Staff discount on language courses
* Generous employer contributory pension schemes
* Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
* A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
* Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
* Local discounts and more
* A family-friendly workplace
* An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
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