Security Assistant

Security Assistant

Central Bedfordshire College

Salary: £25,467 – £28,482 per annum (pro‑rat, based on experience and qualification)

Hours / Weeks: 40 hours per week – 36 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time

Location: Tresham College – Kettering Campus (will also be required to attend other college campuses in the region)

We are currently seeking a Security Assistant to join our Estates and Facilities department at the Bedford College Group.

• Campus patrol and safety monitoring – conduct regular internal and external patrols to maintain order and ensure a safe environment for students, staff and visitors.
• Emergency response and incident management – respond to emergencies such as fire alarms, medical incidents or intruders, assist with lockdown procedures and act professionally in challenging situations.
• Access control and crime prevention – check , prevent unauthorised access, protect property from theft or damage, and promote crime prevention across campus.
• Operational support and flexibility – assist with estates duties (e.g. deliveries, cleaning, furniture moves), support college events and provide cover across campuses as required.
• Compliance and professional conduct – uphold safeguarding, equality and health & safety standards; maintain punctuality and a professional appearance; participate in training, including first aid certification.

• SIA licence (or willingness to obtain), First Aid at Work qualification (or willingness to undertake) and GCSEs in English and Maths (A–C or equivalent).
• Experience working in customer‑focused and public‑facing environments; basic health & safety awareness; understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Strong verbal and written communication, ability to defuse difficult situations, follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team with tact and diplomacy.
• Committed to College values (Student Focus, High Performance, Respect, Openness, Honesty); reliable, proactive and professional in all interactions.
• Valid driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to work across all college sites and adapt hours as required.

Interviews to be held – To Be Confirmed.

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex‑Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates barred from working with children are reminded that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

Equal Opportunities: This role is open to all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age or any other protected characteristic.