Summary

A highly motivated individual is required to join our friendly in-house Security team, this is a demanding but rewarding role where you will be providing a proactive and holistic approach to the protection and care for all St Mary’s personnel, property and buildings.

This varied role demands that a calm approach is taken at all times with the successful candidate demonstrating a commitment to creating a safe/secure, learning, working and living environment at St Mary’s University.

Job Details

Main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• To provide a 24-hour security and fire protection presence on our main campus or any other premises owned/leased by St Mary’s University.

• To prevent, and within the law, assist with the detection of crime on University property, and maintain liaison with local police where necessary.

• To carry out initial investigations, giving First Aid where necessary, and supply written reports to the Security Operations Manager.

• To monitor and, where necessary, enforce the car parking system for the University, ticketing and issuing warning notices or passes when appropriate.

• To conduct regular patrols of University property to ensure the safety and assurance of its inhabitants, whilst maintaining a crime prevention profile.

For a full list of responsibilities, please see the Job Description.

Qualifications / Training:

Having a current Door Supervisor SIA Licence is an essential requirement for the successful candidate, and a CCTV SIA Licence is desirable. For the correct candidate CCTV SIA licence can be obtained in post.

Relevant First Aid training and Uniform attire will be provided during employment.

Background of St Mary’s University:

Since 1850, St Mary’s mission has been to provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by its distinctive ethos and values. The University is an inclusive academic community, where everybody is welcomed.

St Mary’s is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth, to benefit students, staff and the wider St Mary’s community. As the University builds on its proud heritage, it will be looking for exceptional people to help shape its progressive future.

Estates & Campus Services - Security Department:

We strive to continuously improve the quality of service provided to the University community by emphasising personal safety advice and prevention of crime through effective use of technology, personal communication skills and professional standards.

Our aim is to enhance the quality of life to the University community by providing a secure and safe environment through a professional committed service.

Closing date: 19 March 2023 at 23:00

Interview date: 27 March 2023

Please note that it will not be possible to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK.

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. We will consider hybrid/flexible/part-time/job share working arrangements.