Security Team Leader

Bath Spa University; Newton St. Loe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site nursery

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Bath Spa University is seeking two Security Team Leaders to join the Estates & Services team at Newton Park, Bath. You will lead Security Officers, ensure safe operations, and respond to incidents, delivering a high-quality, professional security service across the campus.

The role requires previous team leadership, a valid UK manual driving licence, SIA and CCTV licenses (or willingness to obtain during probation), and commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and managing performance.
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• GCSE level or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Security Officers to deliver a high-quality service.
• Oversee patrols, building access, alarms and campus safety.
• Manage performance, deliver training and briefings, ensure health and safety compliance, maintain equipment, and foster a positive team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Incident response

Customer service

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE level

Tools

SIA License

CCTV License

Job description

Security Team Leader

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Department: Estates & Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park

Compensation: Grade 5 - Starting from £33,586 rising to £37,461 per annum

Description

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply.

We are seeking 2 proactive and resilient Security Team Leaders to join our Estates & Security team. Reporting to the Security Manager, you will lead and support a team of Security Officers to deliver a high-quality, professional security service across the University campus.

You will play a key role in ensuring a safe, secure and welcoming environment for staff, students and visitors, while acting as a visible role model for standards, conduct and performance

About the Role

As Security Team Leader, you will lead, motivate and support a team of Security Officers, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, safety and customer service. You'll oversee day-to-day security operations, including patrols, building access, alarms and campus safety, while taking the lead during operational and critical incidents.

The role includes managing team performance, delivering training and briefings, ensuring compliance with health and safety and SIA requirements, maintaining operational equipment, and fostering a positive, inclusive team culture with a focus on staff development and wellbeing.

About You

• Previous experience in leading teams, managing performance, supporting and developing staff
• Experience in building positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent)
• Valid full UK Manual driving license
• Hold current SIA and CCTV (or willing to obtain one) during probation period
• Effective organizational skills with ability to plan prioritize and delegate
• Experience of managing incidents involving welfare, vulnerability or safeguarding
• Live within a reasonable commutable distance to the campus based on a 12 hr shift

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Additional Information

Salary Grade 5 - Starting from £33,586 rising to £37,461 per annum

The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Additional information

• The post holder will wear the approved University Security uniform
• The role is based on a rotational shift pattern covering 365 days per year over 24 hours per day working 12 hour shifts.
• Post holders are required to hold a valid full driving licence for manual and automatic vehicles
• The post is non-sedentary and walking between areas on the vast campus is required.
• Post holder will be required to be Security Industry Authority (SIA) Door Supervisor Licensed, First Aid at Work and Mental Health First Aid accredited and will be required to be SIA CCTV Operator licensed. (All relevant training will be provided).
• The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check. On appointment to the role a check will be carried out by BSU and thereafter role holders will be required to provide a copy of their DBS Certificate as part of the SIA Licence renewal process.

Please note that as of April 2024, there has been a change in the UK’s sponsorship threshold. Regrettably as the salary for this role falls beneath this, you will not be eligible for sponsorship therefore your application will automatically be rejected.

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/