Security and Student Welfare Officers

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Annual incremental increase up to £25,733, with the opportunity to progress to £26,942, subject to performance and the university reward scheme.

• Title:
  
  Security and Student Welfare Officers
• Location:
  
  St John’s Campus, Worcester
• Post type:
  Full Time
• Contract type:
  Permanent
• Closing date:
  Sunday 11 January 2026
• Reference: FM2530

The welfare and security team is a new team being set up within the University of Worcester’s Community & Security Team (C&ST). The core mission is to support the wellbeing and safety of our students, creating a secure, welcoming, and positive environment where they can thrive academically and personally. We work to ensure every student feels safe, supported, and respected across all University sites.

• Support the wellbeing and safety of our students, creating a secure, welcoming, and positive environment.
• Build strong, positive relationships within the campus community through proactive engagement and care.
• Signpost students to relevant University and external support services for any welfare or wellbeing concerns.
• Support the security aspect of the C&ST in protecting University assets and individuals from harm or loss.
• Shift work required (including nights, weekends, and bank holidays).
• Work 42 hours per week across St John’s, City Centre, and satellite sites.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Relevant experience in student welfare or security services is desirable. Full UK driving licence required.

Interviews will be held week commencing 26th January.

• Annual incremental increase up to £25,733 (progress to £26,942).
• 32 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days), rising to 37 days after 5 years of continuous service.
• Access to our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme.
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• In-house training and development support.
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment.

Please note that this post does meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.

If not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Worcester. Appointees will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels.