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Security OfficerUniversity

Nottingham Full time £26,908 - £28,890 a year
Posted 2 November 2026 Closing date 15 November 2026
Checked 20 hours ago · still listed on jobs.ac.uk Closes in 4 days · 15 Nov 2026

Location: University Park

Interview date: To be confirmed

Working across all University sites, main duties for the role will include; patrolling University grounds and properties using University vehicles and on foot, responding to incidents and alarms and implementing crime prevention measures in consultation with the Security management team. You will be required to work in the Security control room operating CCTV equipment, provide detailed, accurate written reports and carry out duties in accordance with the Universities traffic control regulations to control car parking and traffic flow.

Candidates should have substantial experience of working in a similar customer facing role, have the ability to record and analyse information and be able to produce accurate written reports. Candidates should also have excellent communication skills and have the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Due to the frequency with which candidates will be required to drive between university sites a full UK Category B driving licence with no automatic-only restriction (code 78) is essential for this post. Candidates must be able to drive manual cars and small vans. Experience of working in a similar security role is desirable.

What’s in it for you

Ongoing support to develop your skills and gain industry recognised qualifications to further your career ambitions that may lead to different career paths and career progression

An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support

Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes

Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities

A permanent post for 52 weeks of the year with all of the tools you need to do a great job

Uniform provided Further information on the benefits available can be found at the link below. www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

This is a permanent, full-time post (36.25 per week), made up of rotational shifts (12 hour shifts through a 24-hour period) flexibility to work any shift is required. Job share arrangements may be considered for this post. Further details regarding the shift pattern and duties for this post are attached to this advert.

All of our vacancies are available to view at: www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

Please note that the salary advertised is based on a basic salary of £26,908 - £28,890 per annum, PLUS shift allowance of £5,947 which is subject to change. Shift allowance is only applied to specific roles within the University and therefore will not be carried forward to any additional roles undertaken at the University where this allowance does not apply. It is a condition of this post that the holder completes or holds Security Industry Authority licensing in the licensable areas of Door Supervision and Public space surveillance (CCTV). The University will pay for the training and licensing.

It is also a condition of this post that satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'.

Further details

We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details.

This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in UK.

£26,908 to £28,890 per annum (pro-rata) depending on skills and experience

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