Security Officer
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 October 2025 |
| Location: | Burnley, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Lancashire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1183-25 |
Summary
When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the University of Lancashire’s Security team at our Burnley campus. This is a rare chance to take on a frontline role helping to keep our community of students, staff, and visitors safe, while providing an outstanding experience.
As a Security Officer, you will be at the heart of campus life, providing a rapid and professional response to incidents, emergencies, and evacuations, always putting students and staff first. You will combine vigilance with excellent customer service, ensuring the University remains a place where people can thrive.
About You:
We are seeking individuals with experience of security operations within a customer focused environment. You will be an effective communicator with clear speech and interpersonal skills, and have the ability to work well within a team.
You will need to have a Valid First Aid Certificate (or a commitment to obtain) and a valid driving licence (with no more than 3 penalty points and no unspent record of disqualification).
Additional information:
You will work as part of a professional and dedicated security team, committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. The role follows a rotating shift pattern of 2 x 12-hour days, 2 x 12-hour nights, followed by 4 rest days, with flexibility to support other shifts and campuses when required.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the University of Lancashire’s Security team at our Burnley campus. This is a rare chance to take on a frontline role helping to keep our community of students, staff, and visitors safe, while providing an outstanding experience.
As a Security Officer, you will be at the heart of campus life, providing a rapid and professional response to incidents, emergencies, and evacuations, always putting students and staff first. You will combine vigilance with excellent customer service, ensuring the University remains a place where people can thrive.
About You:
We are seeking individuals with experience of security operations within a customer focused environment. You will be an effective communicator with clear speech and interpersonal skills, and have the ability to work well within a team.
You will need to have a Valid First Aid Certificate (or a commitment to obtain) and a valid driving licence (with no more than 3 penalty points and no unspent record of disqualification).
Additional information:
You will work as part of a professional and dedicated security team, committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. The role follows a rotating shift pattern of 2 x 12-hour days, 2 x 12-hour nights, followed by 4 rest days, with flexibility to support other shifts and campuses when required.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
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