About you
Working in the higher education sector, we are looking for the applicant to have excellent customer service and communications skills, along with a good, flexible, and positive approach to a situation.
Security experience would be an advantage with candidates requiring a valid Security Industry Authority (SIA) Door Supervisor license. Having a Close Circuit Television (CCTV) SIA license is preferred, however, not essential as we offer training to obtain this license.
We are looking for someone keen to learn new areas and help build upon our reputation of security and community safety, helping to lead the way to a safer tomorrow.
A full driving license is desirable for this post.
Qualifications
Essential:
1. SIA door supervisor license
2. SIA CCTV Operative License (or to be obtained during probation period)
3. First Aid at Work Certificate (or to be obtained during probation period)
Department
Whilst fulfilling the usual remit of a Security and Community Safety Officer, the role at the University has a focus on the student experience, Customer service and Support whether studying, working or part of the community in accommodation.
Being front-line, good customer service is key to helping the different areas when on site. This can include, site access, evidence retrieval, working closely with the residential life team to ensure safety across the varied areas.
Working with the Campus Police team, you will be given the opportunity to gain and enhance skills to be able to achieve a high standard of community safety, whilst building your training portfolio through scenario exercises such as water rescue, fire investigations and first aid response.
The department is a subsidiary of the University of Northampton, with a layered management team, allowing you chance to build upon your position and get the most out of your experience.
About us
1st Degree Facilities is a trading name of UNEL which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Northampton, and this vacancy is covered by UNEL Terms and Conditions of employment.
This is an exciting time to join our Company as the University relocated in September 2018 to a new purpose-built, town-centre campus.
Right to work
All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Please note that the University of Northampton Enterprises Limited are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK. We can therefore only accept applications from individuals who are currently eligible to work in the UK.
Equality
We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.