Facilities Management Assistant - Security

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking two Security Assistants to join the Library team. This role involves providing support for Facilities Management and Library staff, with a focus on customer service. The position offers flexibility in working hours and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Cover support interventions for Facilities Management and Library staff.
• Work flexible hours as part of a rota.
• Assist with various tasks across the team.

Skills

Customer Services

Reception

Security

Job description

We are seeking to recruit 2 Security Assistants (Asset Protection) to join our Library team.

The role of the Facilities Security Assistant (Asset Protection) is designed to cover a range of support interventions for Facilities Management (FM) and University Library staff. A strong team player, you will typically have a primary key skill (e.g. strong Customer Services, Reception, Security) but will also possess skills and knowledge to help with a number of other tasks across the team.

You will be required to work 36.5 hours per week as part of a flexible rota, covering the following hours:-

• 06:00 - 19:30 Monday - Friday (This will be extended to 22:15 during the Easter term)
• 07:45 - 17:15 Saturday
• Occasional bank holidays and out of hours event support may be required

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidates will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

For informal enquires please contact Simon Mead, Facilities Management Security Supervisor via email : [e-mail]

The closing date for applications is Sunday 22 June 2025 with interviews expected to take place w/c 7 July 2025.

Please quote reference VE46191 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.