Campus Safety Officer

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to ensure a secure environment for students and staff. This full-time position involves responding to incidents, promoting a positive atmosphere, and maintaining safety procedures. Ideal candidates will be calm under pressure, people-focused, and committed to safety. The role offers 35 days of paid annual leave plus additional perks. Join our team to make a positive impact in the educational community.

Benefits

35 days paid annual leave plus 5 bank holidays

3 well-being days per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining a safe environment.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with students and staff.
• Ability to respond swiftly to incidents and promote positive behavior.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security across the campus.
• Respond to incidents and promote positive behavior.
• Maintain a welcoming environment for students and staff.

Skills

Calm under pressure

People-focused

Commitment to safety

Job description

Are you passionate about creating a safe and welcoming environment where students and staff can thrive? At The Manchester College, we're looking for vigilant and approachable Campus Safety Officers to play a key role in maintaining a secure and supportive atmosphere across our campuses. You'll be the friendly, reassuring presence that ensures everyone feels protected and responds swiftly to incidents, promotes positive behaviour, and upholds safety procedures. In this vital role, you'll help shape a space where learning can flourish without disruption. If you're calm under pressure, people‑focused, and committed to safety, we want you on our team.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Harpurhey Campus to join our Planning and Performance Department as a Campus Safety Officer on a permanent, full‑time (35 hours per week), term‑time only (over 36 weeks) basis.

Site Information

Our Harpurhey campus is a vibrant and inclusive learning environment located in North Manchester, offering excellent facilities tailored to vocational education. The campus specialises in areas such as sport, public services, and foundation learning, with dedicated spaces that support hands‑on, practical teaching. With a strong sense of community and a focus on student success, Harpurhey is a rewarding place to work, where staff can truly make an impact in learners' lives.

Who are TMC?

The Manchester College is the largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16‑19‑year‑olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consists of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester's learning provision and are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. The Manchester College's offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Proudly, The Manchester College is also one of only 57 organisations nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and their development.

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 5 bank holidays (pro‑rated for weeks worked per year).
• 3 well‑being days per year (FTE).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Please visit our website for an overview of general Role Responsibilities, Skills, Qualifications and Experience.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre‑screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

At The Manchester College, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 09/01/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!