Security Supervisor

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Security Supervisor to join their Estates team. The role includes maintaining security across multiple campuses, managing security staff, and ensuring a safe environment for students and staff. Candidates should possess an SIA Licence and have prior experience in security. The position offers competitive pay and generous benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Generous Contributory Pension Scheme

Personal and Professional Development opportunities

Discounted Metro Card Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Reduced price personal gym membership

Access to a wide range of high street discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in front-line security.
• SIA Licence required.
• First Aid trained or willing to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure campuses are opened and secured at agreed times.
• Conduct regular patrols and monitor security.
• Provide line management to security staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Description Employer Location

• Hours of work: 42 hours per week during term time / 20.5 to 23 hours per week during non-term time
• Salary: £29,267 to £31,050

Location: Working across the Group – Wakefield, Castleford and Selby

We have an exciting opportunity for a Security Supervisor to join our Estates team at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group.

As a Security Supervisor, you will provide an essential front‑of‑house service, ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors across our campuses. This role offers variety and challenge—no two days are ever the same.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake security duties to ensure that all campuses are opened and closed, secured, and alarmed at agreed times.

Conduct regular patrols to monitor security and report any issues through the appropriate channels.

Monitor student behaviour, intervening when necessary and promoting a positive College ethos. Report inappropriate behaviour to a duty manager.

Provide direct line management to security staff across all three College sites, ensuring teams are supported, trained, and deployed effectively.

Communicate professionally at all levels, remaining calm and composed in a range of situations, quickly assessing and diffusing issues in line with Group policies and values.

Requirements

Previous experience in front‑line security.

SIA Licence.

Door Licence, or willingness to undertake.

First Aid trained, or willingness to undertake training.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

If you are proactive, professional, and passionate about providing a safe and positive environment for students and staff, and would like to join us please click 'Apply' now we would love to hear from you.

See what we have to offer and come and join us…. You won't be disappointed….

Benefits include

• Generous Annual Leave (30 days annual leave pro rata + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.

Closing Information

Closing date: 28th November 2025

Interview date: 10th December 2025

Safeguarding Statement

heart of Yorkshire education group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under‑represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.