Security Assistant

Bedford College Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wellingborough is seeking a Security Assistant to ensure safety on campus and respond to emergencies. Candidates must possess an SIA license, First Aid training, and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers a salary range of £25,497 to £27,519, with benefits including pension and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Retail and leisure discounts

Access to college courses

Qualifications

• Experience working in customer-focused and public-facing environments.
• Basic health & safety awareness and understanding of safeguarding.
• Reliable, proactive, and professional in interactions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patrols to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with lockdown procedures.
• Check ID cards to prevent unauthorized access.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Ability to defuse difficult situations

Teamwork

Tact and diplomacy

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths (A-C or equivalent)

SIA licence (or willingness to obtain)

First Aid at Work qualification (or willingness to undertake)

Job description

Role details

Role: Security Assistant

Location: Tresham College - Wellingborough Campus - Please note you will be expected to attend other college campuses in the region.

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £25,497 and £27,519 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications. Actual salary approximately between £20,580 and £22,212 per annum DOE and Qualifications. Pension, retail and leisure discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, access to college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 40 hours per week - 36 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent - Term Time

About the role: We are currently seeking a Security Assistant to join our Estates and Facilities department at The Bedford College Group.

• Campus Patrol & Safety Monitoring - Conduct regular internal and external patrols to maintain order, monitor behaviour, and ensure a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.
• Emergency Response & Incident Management - Respond to emergencies (e.g. fire alarms, medical incidents, intruders), assist with lockdown procedures, and act professionally in challenging situations.
• Access Control & Crime Prevention - Check ID cards, prevent unauthorised access, protect property from theft or damage, and promote crime prevention across the campus.
• Operational Support & Flexibility - Assist with estates duties (e.g. deliveries, cleaning, furniture moves), support college events, and provide cover across campuses as required.
• Compliance & Professional Conduct - Uphold safeguarding, equality, and health & safety standards; maintain punctuality and professional appearance; and engage in training including first aid certification.

About you:

• Qualifications & Training - SIA licence (or willingness to obtain), First Aid at Work qualification (or willingness to undertake), and GCSEs in English and Maths (A-C or equivalent).
• Experience & Knowledge - Experience working in customer-focused and public-facing environments, with basic health & safety awareness and understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Skills & Attributes - Strong verbal and written communication, ability to defuse difficult situations, follow instructions, and work independently or as part of a team with tact and diplomacy.
• Values & Conduct - Committed to College values (Student Focus, High Performance, Respect, Openness, Honesty), reliable, proactive, and professional in all interactions.
• Flexibility & Mobility - Holds a valid driving licence, has access to a vehicle, and is willing to work across all College sites and adapt hours to meet operational needs.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: 20 October 2025

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, including Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

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