Job reference: SRF49775
Salary: £23,144 – £24,533 per annum
Closing date: 08/12/2024
Department: Estates
Location: Whiteknights Reading UK
Employment type: AOS-Manual
Division: Campus Operations
Hours Per Week: 36 hours/week
Job live date: 28/11/2024
Employment Basis/Type: Full time, Permanent

Job Description

Are you a caring, effective, and dedicated person with great communication skills?  

Join our Security team as a Campus Support team member and play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for our students and staff. We welcome applications from anyone; 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 
  • A passion for career development 
  • Due to the nature of this role, a full UK Manual Driving licence is required. 

Job Title: Halls Patroller  

Hours: 36 hours per week  

Four nights on/four nights off  

Variable start times – working 17:00 – 04:00 hours or 20:00 – 07:00 hours 

Location(s): Whiteknights Campus 

Benefits: Includes night shift allowance 

Due to the nature of the role and our commitment to safeguarding, this role requires a DBS.

Please see more information here:

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)   

Safeguarding Policy

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. 


Closing Date: 8th December 2024

Interview Date: W/b 9th December 2024

Informal contact details

Contact role: Night Shift Supervisor

Contact name: Chris Susel

Contact email: c.susel@reading.ac.uk

Alternative informal contact details

Contact role: Night Shift Supervisor

Contact name: Tom Stanczyk

Contact email: t.stanczyk@reading.ac.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.   

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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