The Security Department forms part of the Estates & Facilities Directorate and is responsible for delivering a professional, responsive and customer-focused safety and security service across the Goldsmiths estate. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the team works in partnership with students, staff, contractors and external agencies to maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for the University community.
About the role
The Campus Safety and Security Officer play a key role in supporting the delivery of a high-quality, professional security service across the Goldsmiths campus.
The post holder will contribute to ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, staff, visitors, and stakeholders, while upholding Goldsmiths' values, policies, and commitment to equality, diversity, and excellent customer service.
About the candidate
You will be a highly capable security professional with extensive experience in security operations, incident management and response, within complex and dynamic environments. You will have a strong track record of maintaining safe, secure, and resilient settings through effective monitoring, rapid decision-making, and proactive engagement with staff, students, visitors, and external partners.
You will be able to communicate clearly with students, academics, visitors, and contractors. Be confident in both written and verbal communication and be capable of de-escalating conflict through calm and professional dialogue.
You will demonstrate excellent situational awareness and the ability to assess risk, prioritise actions, and respond effectively to emergency situations.
You will maintain a good level of physical fitness to respond to emergency and incidents and ability to access all parts of campus in a timely manner.
Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.
We have generous benefits - an agile working environment, 22 days' annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.
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Campus Safety and Security Officer in Lewisham employer: Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, encouraging creativity and collaboration among its staff and students. Located in the heart of London, the university offers unique opportunities for professional growth and development, allowing you to engage with contemporary art and innovative practices while contributing to a supportive educational environment.
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Goldsmiths, University of London Recruitment Team
