Security Team Member - Nights

University of Derby; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern educational institution in the East Midlands is looking for a Night Security Officer. This role requires providing a safe and secure environment for site users and leading security service delivery. Ideal candidates will have experience in security or customer service, along with strong analytical skills. The position offers generous leave and benefits, including a Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Discounted onsite gym

Flexible working environment

Commitment to personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence required.
• Demonstrable experience in team-oriented environments.
• Experience in fast-paced security or customer-facing roles.
• Proficient in compiling reports and investigating incidents.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming and safe environment.
• Lead security services delivery across the department.
• Ensure excellence in security performance and service.

Skills

Team-oriented collaboration

Customer service experience

Analytical skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Overview

About the University: We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better. The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region. We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department: Our Campus Life and Student Living 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. Whereas our Student Living teams ensure the safety, comfort and compliance of the University\'s residential estates. 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 will shape their experience.

About the Role

The full time hours for this role are 37 hours per week, working fixed Night shifts between the hours of 20:30 and 07:00; on a 4 on, 4 off rotation. The salary advertised also includes a 15% shift allowance.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming, safe and secure environment, whilst encouraging all site users to promote a secure environment through their own conduct.
• Provide advice, guidance, and support on all security related matters, across multiple sites, ensuring continued excellence in performance, profile and service at all times.
• Lead our security services delivery and play a pivotal role in ensuring excellent security services delivery across the department.

About You / Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence to support operational flexibility.
• Demonstrable experience in team-oriented environments, where collaboration and effective communication were key to achieving shared goals.
• Experience in a fast-paced security setting, with hands-on experience or a busy customer facing role; background in front line security or customer service.
• Experience planning and delivering proactive patrol strategies aligned to risk profiles and adapting them to dynamic security demands.
• Proficient in compiling comprehensive reports and conducting initial investigations into security breaches or incidents of crime.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to remain calm under pressure.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata).
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff discounts at high street retailers.
• Discounted onsite gym.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Flexible working environment.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Amer Shams, Head of Security via [e-mail]; or our security team via [e-mail]. For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [e-mail]

Important Information

If you are successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post. To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage. The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Please visit our website for more information. The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody\'s concern. Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here.