Security Patrol Attendant

University of the West of Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

23 days of annual leave + 12 public/un

Birthday leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working pattern

Employee discount scheme

Fitness facilities

Health and wellbeing resources

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The University of the West of Scotland is seeking a Security Patrol Attendant to join our Campus Services team in Paisley. You will help protect university property, monitor grounds, and provide a welcoming, safe environment for staff, students and visitors.

Working 35 hours per week on a pattern that includes day and late shifts, the role emphasises customer-focused security, teamwork with the Security Team Leader, and adherence to all university procedures and health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Three standard grade qualifications (English and Maths) or equivalent.
• First Aid at Work qualification or willingness to obtain it.
• Experience in a customer-focused role with front-of-house duties.
• Understanding of providing professional, customer-focused security services.
• Ability to communicate with customers and colleagues professionally.

Responsibilities

• Implement the university's security procedures to keep stakeholders safe and welcoming.
• Protect property against theft and monitor external suppliers as required.
• Act with initiative to ensure regulations on security and safety are followed.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Front of house experience

Security procedures understanding

Professional communication

Education

Three standard grade qualifications including English and Maths

First Aid at Work

Job description

Campus Services

Full time: 35 hours per week, (Week 1: Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Week 2: Monday to Friday - 2:00pm to 10:00pm)

Permanent

Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship in line with Home Office requirements. Applicants will therefore be unable to secure a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will require an alternative source of right to work in the UK.

The Post - Security Patrol Attendant

The University of West of Scotland have an exciting opportunity to join our Campus Services team as a Security Patrol Attendant.

Operating under the direction of the Security Team Leader, the post holder will implement the University’s security procedures ensuring that all stakeholders have a safe and welcoming environment.

Ensuring that security services are delivered effectively and are customer focused, the successful candidate will be responsible for protecting the property against theft and support the observation of external suppliers and take action when necessary. By taking a proactive approach and using their own initiative they will make sure that all regulations regarding security and safety are being adhered to throughout the university.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• A good general education is required with three standard grade qualifications (preferably including English and Maths) or equivalent
• Current valid qualification in First Aid at Work or willing to work towards this
• Experience of working in a customer focused role with front of house responsibilities.
• An understanding of providing professional and customer focused security services.
• Ability to communicate with customers and colleagues in a professional and polite manner.

ABOUT US

University of the West of Scotland is a placemaking institution that is proud to be an integral part of its local communities, with a national and international reach: the University has four campuses in Scotland in Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire and Paisley, as well as a campus in London Docklands. UWS has almost 100 international partnerships and its student community comprises more than 100 nationalities.

UWS is committed to providing education opportunities for all, empowering individuals to reach their full potential. The University creates meaningful impact locally, nationally and globally through innovative learning and teaching, pioneering research, and transformative partnerships. UWS is committed to the UNSDGs and was ranked joint 1st in Scotland and joint 4th in the UK for quality education (SDG4); and 1st in the UK and 39th globally for our contribution to decent work and economic growth (SDG8) in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026.

90% of UWS research was classed as world-leading, internationally excellent, or recognised internationally in the REF (Research Excellence Framework) 2021.

Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Opportunities for overtime available
• 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidayspro rata
• An additional days leave on your birthday
• Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career development opportunities.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

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UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a "Disability Confident" employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520