Security Officer

Nescot; Epsom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym discount

Free on-site parking

Discounted Starbucks

Free online qualifications

Job summary

Nescot is seeking a Security Officer to help maintain a safe campus environment. The role requires 40 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday on a rotating schedule between 8:45am and 9:15pm, with occasional weekends.

Duties include reception duties at the Old Reception, campus patrols, and rapid assessment of incidents to safeguard students and staff. The successful candidate will work independently, demonstrate initiative, and be committed to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working alone and using your initiative with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Understanding and awareness of current security environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build appropriate and professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to providing a safe and secure environment for our students, staff and visitors.
• Quickly Assess situations and take appropriate actions.
• Provision of reception service at the Old Reception.
• Carrying out regular internal and external patrols.
• Carrying out investigations, or searches, as directed by the College management.

Skills

Safeguarding

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Job description

Security Officer

A flexible approach to working hours is required. Full time hours of work are 40 hours per week, normally worked Monday-Friday on a rota basis operating between the hours of 8:45am - 9:15pm. Occasional weekends are required.

What we are looking for:

• Comfortable working alone and using your initiative with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
• Understanding and awareness of current security environments
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build appropriate and professional relationships

Duties/responsibilities:

• Contribute to providing a safe and secure environment for our students, staff and visitors.
• Quickly Assess situations and take appropriate actions
• Provision of reception service at the Old Reception
• Carrying out regular internal and external patrols
• Carrying out investigations, or searches, as directed by the College management

Benefits:

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station, Free parking on-site
• Discounted Starbucks
• Free online qualifications

Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.”

At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a whole owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.

This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

Closing date is 25th August 2026 (we reserve the right to interview during this period and to close the advert early if a successful candidate is appointed)

Interview date expected to be 17th August 2026 for early applications