Control Room Operator in Preston

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the University of Lancashire’s Security team at our Preston campus. This is a rare chance to be part of the team helping to keep our community of students, staff, and visitors safe, while providing an outstanding experience. The role follows a rotating shift pattern of 2 x 12-hour days, followed by 6 rest days, with flexibility to support other shifts and campuses when required.

As a Control Room Operator, you will play a key role in supporting the safety and wellbeing of our university community. You will monitor and manage CCTV and security systems, respond to enquiries and incidents, and provide clear, helpful guidance to colleagues and campus users. Working at the heart of campus operations, you will liaise closely with officers across our sites, ensuring information is shared effectively and accurately recorded. This is a role that combines attention to detail with a calm, approachable presence, helping to create an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and able to succeed.

The successful candidate will have a range of GCSEs, including English Language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or appropriate equivalent experiential learning. We welcome applications from people with experience in security or related environments, as well as those who can demonstrate relevant transferable skills from other roles. You will bring sound judgement, a supportive approach, and the ability to work confidently as part of a team.

Be part of a supportive and collaborative team that plays an important role in campus life. Work in a welcoming, inclusive university environment where different perspectives and experiences are valued. Access opportunities to develop your skills and build a rewarding, long-term career. Benefit from a permanent role with structured rest periods and a healthy work-life balance.

We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP. 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 are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page. Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.