Access and Security Officer (Quadram Institute) (GG705)

Overview

Access and Security Officer ( Quadram Institute ) - GG705. This role is based in the Quadram Institute building, delivering first-class security functions with a strong customer focus and working as part of the UEA Security team.

Responsibilities

• Operate in the Quadram Institute building, providing security services and maintaining a safe, secure and sustainable environment for staff and visitors and their property, 24 hours a day, throughout the year.
• Act as a first responder for incidents and as a point of contact for information.
• Work as part of a team to ensure safety and security of the premises and personnel.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• SIA Static Guarding or Door Supervision Licence.
• Substantial recent experience of working in a similar security environment.
• Excellent communication and customer care skills; ability to remain calm and professional in all circumstances.
• Sensitivity to the needs and views of others is essential.

Working pattern

You will be expected to work a four on, four off 12-hour rotational shift pattern that includes days and nights.

Qualifications and compliance

• This full-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
• Background screening check through BardWood will be conducted during the selection process.

Benefits

• 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University customary days.
• Family and work-life balance policies including maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and wellbeing: access to Sportspark facilities, wellbeing services, on-campus medical centre, and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and transport discounts.
• Personal development: access to LinkedIn Learning courses and training.

Other information

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Davey Whales, Head of Security and Transport, via telephone on or via .

Salary on appointment will be £28,600 per annum, with an annual increment up to £30,231 per annum.