Security Officer

Security Officer – University of Bath

The 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 Bath for anyone looking to help and support students and staff in a higher education setting.

• Provide a strong customer-focused service, demonstrating initiative working alone in emergencies, medical first aid response, alarm activations and other reported incidents.
• Assist a team of security staff to ensure a safe environment throughout the primary campus, City campus, student accommodation and other university buildings.
• Cover rotating shift basis 24/7, 365 days a year with 38.5 working hours per week including 2 hours of contracted overtime and 15% shift allowance.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to serve a diverse international community.
• Computer literacy – proficiency with various software packages and custom university software.
• Full UK driving licence for motor cars.
• First Aid at Work (FAAW) trained.
• Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence.
• Basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Appointment is subject to DBS check. The position includes responsibility for the primary university campus and off-site City campus buildings.

• Campus Services New Starter bonus of £1,000 (pro‑rated for part-time positions) payable the month after passing six-month probation.

• Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus (terms & conditions apply).

• Free counselling services (Health Assured)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discounts (Team Bath gym, postgraduate tuition fees, language courses)
• Generous employer contributory pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days
• Professional development opportunities (Apprenticeships, Linked In Learning)
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Family‑friendly workplace
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and interest‑free loan

We consider ourselves a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an international reputation and a commitment to gender equality. We welcome applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under‑represented groups.

We do not assess immigration or right to work status until the offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee visa sponsorship; all offers are conditional on meeting right‑to‑work requirements.

We are continually reducing unconscious bias by removing personal details such as your name at the initial shortlisting stage.