At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
- Company: The Sheffield College, committed to fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
- Benefits: 30 days annual leave, health support, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team focused on growth and support for all.
- Why this job: Be a vital part of campus safety and make a real difference in the community.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to security.
The predicted salary is between 26224 - 26224 £ per year.
Salary: £26,224.12 per annum.
About The Role
Security Officers play an important role in fostering a positive, safe and secure learning environment. They provide a highly visible, proactive presence, helping to maintain safe and welcoming learning and working environments for all students, staff, contractors and visitors. Officers are often first responders to security incidents and to those who need support or assistance, setting high standards of respectful communication and positive behaviour expected at The Sheffield College. They act as an operational link between internal teams, liaising with Duty Managers and curriculum or pastoral teams to manage immediate incidents and agreed short‑term interventions. Officers support security arrangements and procedures to ensure campus safety and security.
Main Responsibilities
- Prioritise and support the security, safety and wellbeing of all students, staff, contractors and visitors on campus.
- Protect College assets by maintaining security of the premises while ensuring a welcoming environment.
- Monitor entry barriers at campuses, stand for prolonged periods and conduct random screenings using hand‑held wands and knife arches in line with College policies.
- Conduct regular internal and external patrols of College campuses to enhance safety and security.
Work Hours
Monday: 8:00 am – 7:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am – 8:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 8:30 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Full‑time and part‑time roles available.
Benefits
- Enhanced pension contributions scheme with NEST – 3 %
- Annual leave – 30 days (222 hours) plus 8 bank holidays (59.2 hours), including a discretionary Christmas closure period.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Employee assistance programme through Bupa.
- Occupational health through PAM.
- Free eye tests for VDU users.
- Free parking available at the majority of campuses.
- Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- A people‑focused working culture where you can grow and thrive.
Contact
For more information, please contact Gary Levick, Campus Operations Manager.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process and on appointment. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates for further information on reasonable adjustments.
Armed Forces Covenant
We are pledged to support the Armed Forces Community and recognise the value of personnel, veterans and military families who contribute to our community and country.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on these procedures, including employment of ex‑offenders, can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Diversity and Equality
We encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. As a Leader in Diversity employer, we are committed to equal opportunity.
Closing date: 19th July 2026
