Variable Campus Support Officer

London South East Academies Trust; Bromley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

London South East Colleges is seeking a vigilant Security Officer to maintain a safe, welcoming campus for students, staff and visitors on site. You will monitor public areas, control access, de-escalate conflicts, operate CCTV, assist in first aid and work with the team to provide a prompt, high-quality security service.

The role requires an SIA Door Supervision Licence and prior experience in security, CCTV operations or youth work, with calm, professional communication at all levels.

Qualifications

• SIA Door Supervision Licence required.
• Experience in security, CCTV operations or youth work.
• Ability to manage learner behaviour with de-escalation skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor access to campus and report unsafe activities.
• Use de-escalation techniques to manage learner behaviour.
• Coordinate with campus team for fire, security, CCTV operations.
• Administer first aid and complete incident reports when needed.

Skills

SIA Door Supervision Licence

Conflict management

De-escalation techniques

Communication

Tools

CCTV systems

Job description

About the role

Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!

The Role

You will maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors, coupled with promoting good learner behaviour across the campus, helping to create positive campus environments.

Key duties will include

• Monitor the use of public areas, teaching spaces, cafes, social areas and campus grounds and report/take appropriate action to stop unsafe activities
• Use appropriate and effective de-escalation techniques to positively manage learner behaviour
• Control access of personnel and vehicular traffic ensuring that only authorised persons are allowed on site, including checking of ID cards.
• Take action in the event of an accident or incident, including the administration of first aid and completion of accident and/or incident reports in accordance with College procedures
• Work collaboratively with other members of the team to provide a prompt quality service for the operation of fire, security, CCTV systems using electronic and computerised facilities management systems and equipment

Skills and Experience

You hold an SIA Door Supervision Licence and have previous experience in the security sector/CCTV operations/youth work. You will also have experience in conflict management and de-escalation techniques and be able to positively manage learner behaviour. You will have the ability to communicate in a calm and professional manner with students, staff and visitors at all levels. You should be able to work unsupervised as well as co-operatively and productively with other members of staff.

About The Company

About Us

The College

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is one of London’s largest and most successful further education providers, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lambeth and around 1,000 staff. Each year, we support more than 13,000 students through a wide portfolio of vocational courses, apprenticeships and other programmes that are closely aligned to employer and industry need.

What brings people to work here, and keeps them here, is the sense of purpose. We exist to change lives through learning, and that ambition runs through everything we do. Our staff work with learners from all backgrounds, many of whom face significant barriers, and play a direct role in improving social mobility and life chances across south east London and beyond.

We are committed to developing our people. This includes high-quality professional development, leadership and management training, and clear opportunities for progression across the College and the wider Group. We encourage colleagues to develop their skills, share expertise and build long-term careers with us, supported by a culture that values collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement.

We invest heavily in our learning environments, with modern facilities and strong partnerships with employers, universities and local communities. This enables our staff to focus on what matters most: delivering high-quality education and training that equips learners with the skills, confidence and resilience to succeed in work and in life.

LSEC is part of the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also sponsors London South East Academies Trust. The Trust is a growing and successful Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey, Sussex and Lambeth. This gives colleagues the opportunity to work within a genuinely joined-up education system, spanning schools, colleges and higher education.

The Group has also recently established the Elevare Education Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children and families across the region through targeted programmes and practical support. This reflects our wider civic mission and commitment to making a meaningful difference beyond our campuses.

With a combined turnover of around £130m and clear ambitions for growth and improvement, this is an organisation that is forward-looking, values expertise and encourages people to contribute ideas and shape the future. There has rarely been a more interesting time to join us.