Security Officer

eTeach UK Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-week Christmas close down

Paid volunteering leave

Family friendly policies

Right to Disconnect

Hybrid/flexible working policy

Job summary

City of Bristol College is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to safeguard staff, students and visitors at Parkway Campus and College Green. You will greet visitors, patrol buildings and car parks, and respond to alarms with a calm, professional approach.

This permanent, term-time role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure and a commitment to health and safeguarding policies. You will work closely with the facilities team to maintain a safe college environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
• Calm and confident approach to emergencies.
• Willingness to undertake training; experience in security advantageous.
• All new employees require an enhanced DBS disclosure for safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors at reception and provide a friendly, professional service.
• Conduct regular security patrols across buildings, grounds and car parks.
• Respond to emergencies, alarms and incidents with appropriate action.
• Record activity and incidents in college procedures; liaise with facilities team.
• Provide emergency first aid when required and uphold health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Calm under pressure

Emergency response

Job description

Contract: Permanent 37 Hours. Full-Time, term time only - 38 weeks.Location: 1x Parkway and 1 x College GreenBristol Professional Services, a subsidiary of The City of Bristol College is looking to appoint two Security Officers - one based at our Parkway Campus and one at College Green.At City of Bristol College, we deliver transformative education in inclusive and dynamic learning environments and for our employees, this is no different so why not come and join us? With recent investments in our already outstanding facilities, the College has a great deal on offer for you.One of our key strategic aims is our unrelenting focus on our people-first culture, ensuring you feel valued, empowered, and recognised for your individual contributions and expertise whether that be in a teaching capacity or a professional services team. All colleagues within the College contribute to the success of our students and we actively work to eliminate any barriers at work, ensuring you have the opportunity to thrive.

What we offer:

• Two-week paid Christmas close down and additional paid time off over Easter on top of a generous holiday entitlement of 26 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time roles).
• Paid Volunteering leave (3 days a year)
• Family friendly policies including paid fertility and foster friendly policy
• A menopause policy outlining support available
• A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPDAccess to a benefits portal including shopping discounts and cycle to work scheme plus lots more!
• The 'Right to Disconnect' from work outside of your normal working hours
• A supportive, highly utilised hybrid and flexible working policy
• An Aspiring Leaders programme open to all plus our Management Academy for all management roles covering management skill and internal processes
• Welfare Rooms at all our sites for professional breakout and relaxation spaces
• A bespoke programme of recognition, reward and celebration for colleagues throughout the year to recognise your hard work.

About your role:

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Security Officer to join our team and ensure the safety and security of our premises, staff, students, and visitors. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining a secure environment while providing excellent customer service.Your responsibilities will include being a visible security presence at our reception, where you'll greet and assist visitors, staff, and students. You'll ensure compliance with our security procedures, offering a friendly and professional service at all times. In addition, you will conduct regular security patrols across the building, grounds, and car parks, monitoring for any potential risks and reinforcing the college's rules and regulations. As a Security Officer, you will also be responsible for responding to emergencies, alarms, and security incidents, taking swift and appropriate action when needed. You will record activity and incidents in-line with our college procedures & work closely with other members of the facilities team and provide emergency first aid when required. An important aspect of this role is your commitment to health and safety, not only for yourself but for those around you. You will also play a part in safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and other vulnerable individuals you may come into contact with. You will need to demonstrate strong communication skills, a calm and confident approach to emergencies, and a customer-focused attitude. Previous experience in security or a similar role would be an advantage, although full training will be provided. If you are passionate about ensuring a safe environment and have the drive to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

About us:

At City of Bristol College, we have four main sites across the city with state-of-the-art facilities. Further future investment in our estates is now allowing us to provide the best possible outcomes for our students and local communities, delivered by our fantastic community of colleagues.At City of Bristol College, we have one goal: to help our students succeed. We offer the widest range of academic and vocational qualifications in the area, with more than 1,000 courses available from entry to degree level and we provide education and training to approximately 10,000 students each year.More information about the College can be found on our website. City of Bristol College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The search of the online presence will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.

A few points to note:

If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best - you may just be the person we are looking for. We recognise that talent comes in various forms, and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use. We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the City of Bristol College, with no obligation to pay agency fees. Closing date: 25 November 2026Interview date: 03 December 2026