Security and Response Team Leader - MC1147
TheUniversity of St Andrews is currently seeking an ambitious and dynamicindividual for the position of Security & Response Team Leader. The postholder will manage the tasking, deployment, operational activity and welfare ofone of the small teams of Security and Response officers.
Theteam’s primary purpose is providing a customer-focused and professional servicein order to ensure a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staffand visitors to the University. Additionally, they safeguard the security ofUniversity buildings and their contents, protect the fabric of Universitybuildings from damage by fire, flood and theft, and provide an initial point ofcontact for security-related issues, incidents or student welfare concerns.They also liaise with relevant University professional services or schools, andthe emergency services when necessary.
TheTeam Leader will be required to work alongside their team on shifts providing a24/7, all year-round service working a 12-hour day shift / night shift pattern.The teams work a 4 on 4 off 12-hour shift pattern rotating between sets ofdayshifts and sets of nightshifts.
APremium Hours Payment of an additional 1/3rd time uplift is paid for hoursworked between 10 pm and 6 am where those hours are not subject to any otherovertime rate. This equates to an approximate 11% uplift in salary which isreflected in the on-target earnings as shown. Weekend and festive periodworking is required.
Applicantsrequire to demonstrate they have the ability manage, motivate and develop staff, have welldeveloped IT skills, good communication skills, investigation and planningskills, the ability to remain calm under pressure and a full UK drivinglicence. A full list of essential and desirable criteria are contained in theperson specification section of the advert.
Before an appointment can beconfirmed, you will be subject to a Basic Disclosure check and drivingassessment.
Applications will only be considered following submission of aUniversity application form through the University vacancies website.
Employees of the Universityhave access to a wide range of staff benefitsincluding:
- Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
- Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
- Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employercontributions
- A range of family friendly policies
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes andsubsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmesfor staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedInLearning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who weare and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed tocreating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in ourparticipation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan,Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.
We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian,minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabledpeople.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information onother visa options is available athttps://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visaor by contacting our HR Immigration Team onhrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Security and Response Team Leader - MC1147
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