Group Security Officer

Stafford College; Stafford; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford College seeks a Group Security Officer to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment across its campuses. The candidate will handle security concerns, interact positively with students and visitors, and maintain order on-site. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of security issues in educational settings. Working hours involve shifts with flexibility, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent Training and Development Opportunities

24 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years

Health-related benefits including a Subsidised Health Scheme

Staff parking

On-site restaurant facilities and free morning coffee/tea and toast

Qualifications

• Practical experience of working in a security role, particularly in a further education environment.
• Physically fit to patrol buildings and grounds.
• Experience working with young people is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a friendly, safe, orderly and secure learning environment across both campuses.
• Be a point of contact for learners regarding security and behavior issues.
• Patrol college areas, interact with learners, visitors, and staff, and respond to requests.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of security issues

Ability to handle challenging behavior

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Education

Good standard of general education

Qualifications in security or customer care

Job description

Group Security Officer

37 hours a week, full year

Shift Patterns: 7.5-hour shifts based on an early, mid, and late rota. Early shifts start at 6:00 am, late shifts end at 9:00 pm.

Salary: £24,059 per annum (£12.50 per hour)

Location: Stafford College

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the top colleges in the country. In October 2024, we achieved a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections, recognizing our contribution to meeting Local Skills Needs under the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection praised our provision and staff, highlighting professionalism, supportiveness, and the creation of supportive, calm, and aspirational environments where learners thrive. NSCG is a great place to work and study.

To read the full Ofsted report, visit the Ofsted Government website, select 'Find an Inspection Report', and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group serves over 6,500 full-time students, approximately 2,000 adult learners, and students on higher education programs. We have over 1,500 apprentices working with over 850 employers. Our Sixth Form is known for high academic achievement.

Your main responsibility will be to help maintain a friendly, safe, orderly, and secure learning environment across both campuses. You will be a point of contact for learners regarding security and behavior issues, providing advice and guidance. You will also greet visitors, ensuring a positive first impression. Duties include patrolling college areas, interacting with learners, visitors, and staff, responding to requests, and challenging unacceptable behavior when necessary.

Ideal candidates will have an understanding of security issues in a Further Education environment, backed by practical experience, especially working with young people. You should be physically fit to patrol buildings and grounds and capable of receiving and delivering parcels. Excellent communication skills are essential, along with the ability to handle challenging behavior, use initiative, and respond decisively. A good standard of general education is desirable. Qualifications in security or customer care are useful but not essential; personal qualities and interpersonal skills are most important.

The successful applicant will work across both Newcastle and Stafford campuses, with flexible working hours, including shifts until 9 pm and occasional weekends.

What’s in it for you?

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
• 24 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure
• Health-related benefits including a Subsidised Health Scheme
• Staff parking
• On-site restaurant facilities and free morning coffee/tea and toast

How to Apply

To apply for the Group Security Officer role, click 'Apply Now' to complete the online application form. If applying via a jobs board, you will receive an email with a link to the application form on the NSCG website.

The closing date for applications is 6th June 2025.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to enhanced DBS checks and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.