Security Team Member

University of Derby; Markeaton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

LGPS

Wellbeing benefits

Staff discounts

Onsite gym

Cycle to Work

Flexible working

Development opportunities

Job summary

University of Derby's Campus Life and Security team provides a welcoming, safe and secure environment across multiple sites, shaping student experience through professional service.

The full-time role is 42 hours per week on a 4 on/4 off pattern with 12-hour shifts (Early 05:00–17:00 and Late 14:00–02:00). Salary includes a 10% shift allowance. A full UK driving licence is essential; you will lead security delivery, prepare reports and investigate incidents.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience in security or customer-facing roles.
• Ability to compile reports and investigate incidents.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming, safe and secure environment across multiple sites.
• Advise, guide and support on security matters to promote best practices.
• Lead delivery of security services and patrol strategies.
• Compile comprehensive reports and conduct investigations into security breaches or incidents.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Calm under pressure

Front line security experience

Customer service experience

Patrol strategy

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Our Campus Life and Security department is responsible for essential services that significantly impact the student experience.

Campus Life is all about the various services that enhance the overall student experience, including sports, recreational facilities and community engagement.

Whichever team you become a part of, student experience is our focus!

Our security team are key to the University’s success. Generally being the first interaction our customers and visitors will have with us, the service they receive from you and the team will shape their experience.

About the Role

You will be responsible for providing a welcoming, safe and secure environment, whilst encouraging all site users to promote a secure environment through their own conduct. You will also be responsible for providing advice, guidance, and support on all security related matters, across multiple sites, ensuring continued excellence in performance, profile and service at all times. Your role will be key to ensuring excellent security services delivery and pivotal in leading our security services delivery.

We have different working patterns available

The full-time working hours for this role are 42 hours per week working on a rotational shift pattern of 4 on, 4 off. The shifts will be 12 hours, and a combination of Early (05:00 til 17:00) and Late (14:00 til 02:00) shifts. The salary advertised is inclusive of a 10% shift allowance.

To be successful in this role, you will need a full, clean UK driving licence to support operational flexibility. You will have demonstrable experience in team-oriented environments, where collaboration and effective communication were key to achieving shared goals.

You will have worked in a fast-paced security setting, with hands‑on experience or a busy customer facing role. Your background will include delivering front line security or customer service experience. Ideally, you will have planned and delivered proactive patrol strategies, aligned to specific risk profiles, and adapted them as needed based on dynamic security demands.

Furthermore, you will be proficient in compiling comprehensive reports, as well as conducting initial investigations into security breaches or incidents of crime. Your analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to remain calm under pressure will be essential in contributing to the safety and integrity of the organisation.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (pro rata)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A flexible working environment
• A commitment to personal and professional development