Campus Security & Access Control Officer

Corps Security; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sick pay scheme

Paid SIA license renewals

Enhanced Family Leave Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff discounts & rewards

Job summary

Corps Security is seeking a Security Officer for the UCL East Campus to maintain a safe, welcoming environment. The role blends front-of-house customer service with core security duties, including access control and proactive patrols.

You will work with the Control Room and Estates teams, following site procedures and GDPR. A valid SIA Licence and BS7858 vetting readiness are required. Prior campus experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and strong customer focus.
• Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence is essential.
• Experience working on university campuses or student accommodation is preferred.
• Knowledge of Gallagher Access Control System (or similar) is beneficial.
• Vetting to BS7858 standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, friendly front-of-house presence at reception/security desks.
• Assist students, staff, visitors with wayfinding and access procedures.
• Escalate safeguarding matters to the Supervisor or emergency services as required.
• Conduct welfare checks as requested by Accommodation or Security Control.
• Perform scheduled internal/external patrols and monitor door schedules.
• Respond to door alarms and technical alerts; coordinate with Control Room.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer focus

SIA Door Supervisor Licence

Campus experience

Gallagher Access Control

Tools

Gallagher Access Control System

Job description

Corps Security is seeking a Security Officer for the UCL East Campus to maintain a safe, welcoming environment. The role blends front-of-house customer service with core security duties, including access control and proactive patrols.

You will work with the Control Room and Estates teams, following site procedures and GDPR. A valid SIA Licence and BS7858 vetting readiness are required. Prior campus experience is a plus.