Security Supervisor

Overview

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Salary: £29,329 to £35,943 £35,359 to £41,973 per annum (including £5,947 shift allowance). Posts are offered at the minimum salary point with progression to the higher salary point achieved through an annual incremental pay rise.

Location: University Park. Area: Security Services.

Closing Date: Monday 06 October 2025. Reference: NHE232925.

Responsibilities

• Supervise security patrol officers, gatehouse security officers and control room staff; allocate resources to ensure University sites are covered at all times.
• Act as the Security representative at major incidents and take charge of Security Services in the absence of the Security Management Team.
• Submit reports and review, amend and monitor crime prevention and reduction measures.
• Ensure all control room, CCTV and out-of-hours procedures are kept up to date and adhered to.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a similar security-related or customer service role and environment.
• Ability to make independent decisions under pressure; proven leadership and motivational skills.
• Working knowledge of the technology used in security operations.
• Full, current driving licence is essential due to travel between university sites.
• Further details regarding duties can be found in the attached job role profile.

Working Arrangements

• Hours: full-time (36.25 per week) with rotational shifts (12-hour shifts over a 24-hour period).
• Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off, comprising 2 days (7am–7pm) and 2 nights (7pm–7am), followed by 4 days off. Flexibility to work any shift is required. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Ongoing support to develop skills and gain industry-recognised qualifications for career progression.
• Holiday allowance of 27 days, plus university closure days and bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 counselling service.
• Supplier discounts, travel and reward schemes.
• Staff networks, events and activities and access to sports facilities.
• A permanent post with all the tools needed to do a great job; uniform provided.

This position is offered on a permanent basis.

Equality and Inclusion

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award. Details on equality and diversity and how to apply can be found on the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion pages.

Applicants from the UK, Europe and worldwide are welcome. Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.

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