Night Response Officer - Campus Safety & Welfare

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Defined benefits pension scheme

Staff discounts

Flexible work options

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for an Out of Hours Response Officer to join the CSG / Accommodation, Catering and Events – Property team. This part-time post (31.5 hours per week) operates overnight (9.40pm–7am) and is campus based, delivering front-line service across the estate and responding to incidents.

You will patrol, handle welfare concerns, fire alarm activations, security issues, and urgent maintenance, often as the first point of contact.

Qualifications

• Calm under pressure and able to make sound decisions.
• Confident when dealing with people and emergencies.
• Valid UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents, supporting residents and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment.
• Carry out patrols, respond to calls and provide first aid.
• Work closely with internal teams and external services as first point of contact.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

First aid

Job description

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for an Out of Hours Response Officer to join the CSG / Accommodation, Catering and Events – Property team. This part-time post (31.5 hours per week) operates overnight (9.40pm–7am) and is campus based, delivering front-line service across the estate and responding to incidents.

You will patrol, handle welfare concerns, fire alarm activations, security issues, and urgent maintenance, often as the first point of contact.