Security Officer - Night Shift X2

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.
Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

Background

The Estates, Environment and Facilities (EEF) Department is responsible for providing a safe and efficient working environment for all University staff and students. EEF manages all building services and the strategic deve lopment of the estate contributing to the delivery of City St George’s University of London’s strategic and operational objectives.

Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for performing duties relating to security and public safety within the University. They are to assist in ensuring the provision of a high standard of information and reception services, public safety and security for students, staff and visitors.
You will be expected to work a shift pattern.

Shift Hours are:

Night Team Mon to Fri 21:30-06:30hrs Sat & Sun 19:00-07:00hrs averaging out to 35hrs per week. There is a shift allowance payable.

Person Specification

Essential:

  • Previous experience of public safety or security duties
  • Able to respond to dynamic situations quickly, including fire alarm activations, emergency incidents & conflict situations
  • Previous experience of dealing with Fire Evacuations
  • Ability to move/lift light loads such as tables, chairs, packages/deliveries, operate gates/shutters.
  • Ability to work alone and as part of a team
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with all customers, both face-to-face and on the telephone. Good listening skills.

Desirable:

  • Working knowledge of basic Health & Safety regulations
  • Hold a current Security Industry Authority (SIA) security guard and CCTV licenses. Commitment to pass both courses as part of probationary process
  • Hold a current First Aid at Work Certificate (or must be able to successfully complete the First Aid training course which will be provided within the first six month’s service).

Additional Information

Further information is available in JD - Security Officer Night Shift.pdf

Closing date for applications: 29 March 2026 at 11:59pm

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 9th or 10th of April 2026

The selection pro cess will involve an interview . Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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