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Security Officer (Nights)
| Posting date: | 24 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22,011 to £22,011 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 June 2024 |
| Location: | Canterbury, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Canterbury Christ Church University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ05050 |
Summary
Permanent. Nights 18:00 to 06:00 on a four-on-four off shift pattern
£22,011 per annum rising to £22,214 per annum plus 2.5% shift allowance plus £900 PA allowance for on-site emergency cover.
Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.
Security is an integral part of the larger Estates and Facilities Department. They are responsible for supporting and delivering all aspects of security and facilities related services throughout Canterbury and the wider Campus Network. The Security team aims to offer and deliver a flexible, value added and professional service to meet the need and expectations of students, staff and visitors.
We are currently looking to recruit a Security Officer to our night shift. The successful candidate will have experience in security or a related customer service-based area. Experience in the use of and monitoring access control/CCTV systems/fire alarm systems would also be an advantage as would a current SIA license.
Applicants will be able to demonstrate their customer focused skills and professionalism combined with effective written and verbal communication skills. They must be able to maintain the highest personal standards representing the front facing service of the University and to demonstrate the ability to deal with difficult and occasional stressful circumstances, in order to provide a clean, safe and secure environment for all students, staff and guests of the University. The ability to assess situations and respond efficiently and effectively is an essential requirement for this role. Candidates will be motivated, target driven and keen to learn and develop new or existing professional skills.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a DBS check before commencement of employment.
Prior consideration for interview will be given to those in the University redeployment pool.
A shift pattern of 4 days on / 4 days off is worked within these posts. You will not be required to work a mixture of days and nights. However, start and finish times may vary to maintain the overall flexibility required of the University security staff.
If you require further information regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at hr.recruitment@canterbury.ac.uk quoting reference number REQ05050
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Su Keogh, Head of Security via e-mail @ Suzanne.keogh@canterbury.ac.uk Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.
How to apply
Start date for applications: 24/05/2024
Closing date for applications: 09/06/2024
Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.
Additional Information
Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU
Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.
Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.
Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.
Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you
£22,011 per annum rising to £22,214 per annum plus 2.5% shift allowance plus £900 PA allowance for on-site emergency cover.
Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.
Security is an integral part of the larger Estates and Facilities Department. They are responsible for supporting and delivering all aspects of security and facilities related services throughout Canterbury and the wider Campus Network. The Security team aims to offer and deliver a flexible, value added and professional service to meet the need and expectations of students, staff and visitors.
We are currently looking to recruit a Security Officer to our night shift. The successful candidate will have experience in security or a related customer service-based area. Experience in the use of and monitoring access control/CCTV systems/fire alarm systems would also be an advantage as would a current SIA license.
Applicants will be able to demonstrate their customer focused skills and professionalism combined with effective written and verbal communication skills. They must be able to maintain the highest personal standards representing the front facing service of the University and to demonstrate the ability to deal with difficult and occasional stressful circumstances, in order to provide a clean, safe and secure environment for all students, staff and guests of the University. The ability to assess situations and respond efficiently and effectively is an essential requirement for this role. Candidates will be motivated, target driven and keen to learn and develop new or existing professional skills.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a DBS check before commencement of employment.
Prior consideration for interview will be given to those in the University redeployment pool.
A shift pattern of 4 days on / 4 days off is worked within these posts. You will not be required to work a mixture of days and nights. However, start and finish times may vary to maintain the overall flexibility required of the University security staff.
If you require further information regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at hr.recruitment@canterbury.ac.uk quoting reference number REQ05050
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Su Keogh, Head of Security via e-mail @ Suzanne.keogh@canterbury.ac.uk Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.
How to apply
Start date for applications: 24/05/2024
Closing date for applications: 09/06/2024
Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.
Additional Information
Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU
Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.
Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.
Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.
Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you