Campus Safety Officer

About the Role

As a Campus Safety Officer, you will play a vital role in helping us provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors across our campus.

You will act as a visible and approachable presence, supporting the wider student experience while ensuring the Printworks Campus and where required, our Somerville House and Temple Newsam campuses remain a safe and secure place to be.

This role naturally demands a high level of teamwork and collaboration with colleagues, students, parents/carers and visitors.

What You Will Do

• Carrying out regular patrols of campus buildings and grounds.
• Providing a professional and welcoming first point of contact.
• Monitoring access to College premises and maintaining site security.
• Responding to incidents, emergencies and welfare concerns.
• Supporting safeguarding activity and positive student behaviour.
• Monitoring CCTV systems and completing security checks.
• Acting as a First Aider and supporting emergency responses.
• Completing reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies.
• Contributing to ongoing improvements in campus safety and customer service.

About You

• Experience working in a security, safety, customer service or public-facing role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).

• Hold a valid SIA licence or be willing to obtain one, with the cost of this funded by us.

• A positive, flexible and team-focused approach to work.

• Passionate about creating safe, welcoming environments and delivering outstanding customer service, with a confident, proactive approach which helps build positive relationships while maintaining a safe and secure campus for everyone.