3x Roles available

Permanent

Background

Security is an integral part of the larger Estates and Facilities Department. They are responsible for supporting and delivering all aspects of security throughout Canterbury and the wider Campus Network. The Security team aims to offer and deliver a flexible, value added and professional service to meet the need and expectations of students, staff and visitors.

The role

We are currently looking to recruit three Security officers to our night shift. The successful candidates will have experience in security or a related customer service based area. the. Experience in the use of and monitoring access control/CCTV systems/fire alarm systems would also be an advantage as would a current SIA DS license.


A shift pattern of 4 shifts on / 4 shifts off is worked within these posts and the security function is operable 365 days a year. You will not be required to work a mixture of days and nights. However, start and finish times may vary to maintain the overall flexibility required of the University security staff.


The person

Applicants will be able to demonstrate their customer focused skills, combined with effective written and verbal communication skills. They must be able to maintain the highest personal standards representing the front facing service of the University and to demonstrate the ability to deal with difficult and occasional stressful circumstances, in order to provide a clean, safe and secure environment for all students, staff and guests of the University. The ability to assess situations and respond efficiently and effectively is an essential requirement for this role. Candidates will be motivated, target driven and keen to learn and develop new or existing professional skills.


Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University is committed to equality of opportunity, supporting and encouraging underrepresented groups as well as valuing diversity. We promote wider inclusion through our policies such as the Race Equality Charter, StoneWall for LGBT+ groups and the Disability Confident Scheme, guaranteeing an interview to all disabled candidates which meet the essential criteria for our roles.


We aim to create an inclusive working culture in which all employees feel valued. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, which are currently underrepresented throughout Canterbury Christ Church. We are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities. We also welcome applications from LGB, Trans and Non-binary candidates. All applications decisions and progression opportunities through the University will be determined by personal merit only.


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