Job Description
Are you a caring, effective, and dedicated person with great written and verbal communication skills and experience or knowledge of using security systems and CCTV?
Join our team as a Campus Security Controller and play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for our students and staff. We welcome applications from anyone, especially those from groups currently underrepresented in our team. We believe that diverse perspectives are invaluable to our team's success, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, as this enables us to better meet the needs of an inclusive and diverse student population.
What We Offer:
- Career Growth: Security isn’t just a job; it is a strong career path in a growing and much needed industry. This position offers opportunities for career advancement within the team and our organisation. We provide comprehensive training to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this role.
- Commitment: Join a team that is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community. You'll play a crucial role in creating a safe and welcoming campus community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where your unique talents are valued.
- Communication Skills: Your ability to communicate effectively is highly valued and will be a key asset in this role. We prioritise customer care and are looking for people who can provide a high level of customer service. You will have the opportunity to engage with students, enhance their well-being, and make a positive impact on their university experience.
- Uniform: You'll be provided with a comfortable and professional uniform and patrol boot allowance
- Employee Assistance Programme: We provide an independent, free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), for both emotional and practical support.
What we need from you:
- An enthusiasm for supporting and developing a multicultural community
- Technical knowledge and experience working with systems
- A passion for career development
- Due to the nature of this role, a full UK Manual Driving licence is required, and successful candidates will need to hold or be willing to obtain an SIA Door Supervisor licence.
Contact Name Dom Facherty
Contact Job Title Dept Security Manager
Contact Email address d.facherty@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name Julian Ogden
Alternative Contact Job Title Day Shift Supervisor
Alternative Contact Email address j.ogden@reading.ac.uk
Hours: 42 hours per week
Combination of day and night shifts with weekday and weekend work
Working 06:00 – 18:00 hours or 18:00 – 06:00 hours
Location(s): Whiteknights Campus, and other sites as required.
If this sounds like a role you would thrive in, apply now!
If you identify as female, SmartWorks in Reading may be able to support you during your application process.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.