Security Officer

Kirklees College; Chatham Waterfront; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Reduced Metro travel

Job summary

Kirklees College is seeking a Security Officer primarily based at the Waterfront campus, with duties across other sites as required. The role centres on keeping the KC Community safe and secure and involves engaging with students and staff to support the learning journey.

Applicants should be prepared to uphold safeguarding commitments and college values while contributing to staff development and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in engaging with students and fostering a safe, respectful campus environment.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with students and colleagues to create a welcoming environment.
• Contribute to safeguarding by balancing security response with care and support.
• Demonstrate Kirklees College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in daily duties.
• Work across Waterfront and other sites to keep the KC Community safe and secure.

Job description

Job Description

Job Reference: ATRSEC01

Application deadline: 13/11/2026

Salary: £29,259.58 - £29,593.76

Job Title:

Security Officer

Salary:

£29,259.58 - £29,593.76

Location:

Waterfront and other sites as required

Hours and Weeks per Year:

48 hours / 38 weeks

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.

Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.

We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!

For this role of Security Officer, you’ll predominantly be based at Waterfront, working at other sites as required, and your focus will be on keeping our KC Community safe and secure.

Your key responsibilities include building strong relationships with students and colleagues, creating a welcoming environment that supports the learning journey. Ideally, you’ll have extensive experience with student relation engagement. Our students face issues and challenges, including extensive Safeguarding risks, therefore it is important for an adaptable approach to be used at all times balancing security response expectations. It’s important that you’re able to demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Term time only staff who start mid Academic year will have their initial salary payments calculated based on actual weeks worked and the number of pay dates between the beginning of employment and the end of the current academic year.

Closing Date : Friday 13 th November 2026 at 11:59pm

(We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Proposed Interview Date: tbc

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers.