Caretaker / Security Officer

College of West Anglia; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of West Anglia seeks a Caretaker/Security Officer. This role requires a proactive individual to maintain campus safety and support college operations. Expect a varied workflow with flexible hours and substantial benefits, including a generous leave allowance and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme with Local Government

Discounts with local businesses

Cycle to work scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a caretaker role or similar.
• Ability to work on a rota basis with flexible hours.
• Skills in engaging with students and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide general maintenance and security presence on campus.
• Meet and greet visitors and assist colleagues.
• Ensure campus safety and inspire a learning atmosphere.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Job description

JOB TITLE: CARETAKER/SECURITY OFFICER

LOCATION: CAMBRIDGE

HOURS: 37 PER WEEK (ROTA BASIS 7AM TO 9PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY)

SALARY: £24,092 - £24,292

This is more than a caretaker role, you will be an ambassador for the college by meeting and greeting our visitors, as well as our students and colleagues who require assistance. This is a varied role and encompasses many of the day to day tasks that keep our campus an inspiring place to learn, whether that be through general maintenance or providing a reassuring presence around the site.

The hours of the role are typically between Monday and Friday, however start and end times are on a rota basis (earliest start 07.00 to latest finish 21.00). There is the potential for over-time and some weekend working when events are being held on campus.

We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Property Services team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff,plusfive College closure days,plusBank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk .

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Simon Cornford on [e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of all applications: midnight, Sunday 6 July 2025

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 14 and 15 July 2025 at our Milton campus

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.

We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk) .

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.

No agencies please