Campus Safety and Transport Officer

Huish; Taunton; Hybride; GBP 26 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Richard Huish College in Taunton seeks a proactive Campus Safety and Transport Officer to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff. The role mixes campus safety, incident response and transport coordination, with a full UK driving licence essential.

37 hours/week, term time only (39 weeks/year), permanent contract. Applicants should be organised, approachable and able to handle competing priorities while maintaining high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Approachable and confident when dealing with students, staff and visitors.
• Able to manage competing priorities and respond calmly to incidents.

Responsabilités

• Maintain campus safety, safeguarding and a welcoming environment.
• Coordinate student transport and vehicle scheduling for staff and students.
• Respond to incidents and support students and staff as required.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to ensure high service standards.

Connaissances

Organisational skills

Communication skills

People management

Incident response

Transport coordination

Flexible / adaptable

Driver's license

Description du poste

# Campus Safety and Transport OfficerEmployer: Richard Huish CollegeLocation: Taunton, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Term TimeSalary: SP8 - SP10Posted: 21st October 2026Expires: 3rd November 2026 12:00 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1580761* Share :* Print**Campus Safety and Transport Officer****About the Role**We are seeking a proactive, approachable and well-organised Campus Safety and Transport Officer to help maintain a safe, welcoming and respectful environment for our students, staff and visitors.This is a varied, hands-on role that combines campus safety, student support, incident response and transport coordination. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible and committed to helping ensure the College is a safe and positive place to learn and work.A full, valid UK driving licence suitable for the vehicles you will be required to drive, including manual and automatic vehicles, is essential.**Salary:** SP8–SP11**Hours:** 37 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year), occasional evening and weekend work may be required**Contract:** Permanent**Closing date:** 4th November 2026**Interview date:** W/C 9th November 2026**About You**We are looking for someone who:* Has excellent organisational and communication skills.* Is approachable and confident when working with young people and a wide range of colleagues and visitors.* Can manage competing priorities and respond calmly and effectively to incidents and unexpected situations.* Has a proactive approach to campus safety, security and safeguarding.* Can work independently and as part of a wider team.* Is flexible, enthusiastic and committed to maintaining high standards of service.* Is willing to undertake professional development and participate in the College’s appraisal process.* A full, valid UK driving licence suitable for the vehicles you will be required to drive, including manual and automatic vehicles, is essential.***The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.******The Richard Huish Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.******We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.***### AttachmentsEqual Opportunities in Employment PolicyHandling of DBS Certificate Information PolicyLetter to ApplicantsLocationPrivacy NoticeRecruitment of Ex-offenders PolicySafeguarding PolicySafer Recruitment ProcedurePS Campus Safety and Transport Officer 1026Campus Safety and Transport Officer Oct 2026### Safeguarding Statement:Richard Huish College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.