Job Description
Job description
About The Role
This is an exciting position at an International University based in the City of Bath for any applicant that is looking to help and support students and staff within a Higher Education setting. The position covers the main University campus and City campus buildings off site. Together with a team of security staff, the post holder is responsible for ensuring a safe environment throughout both campus and City campus student accommodation and other University Buildings. The post holder will be the operational supervisor for at least five members of staff and will act as the initial operational manager for critical and operational incidents, when on duty. The post holder will be supported by senior Security managers.
This role is strongly customer focussed and the applicant must demonstrate an ability to perform well within a team and also be able to demonstrate the use of initiative whilst working alone when dealing with staff issues, staff development, incident and event management, emergencies, medical first aid response, alarm activations and many other reported incidents.
The applicant is required to have excellent communication skills and be able to deal with a diverse International community, providing understanding, support and outstanding customer service. You will be expected to be computer literate and able to operate a number of software packages, both bespoke to the University as well as more general software. Training will be provided if required.
The post holder must hold a full manual driving licence for manual motor cars, be First Aid At Work (FAAW) trained and hold a Security Industry Authority licence to perform their role (training can be given for the latter 2 requirements).
The basic working week is 38.5 hours which includes 36.5 hours + 2 hours contracted overtime; these hours will be worked on a shift basis generally covering 24/7 365 days of the year including weekends and Bank holidays. The position is subject to enhanced DBS check.
What We Can Offer You
• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.
Find Out More About Our Benefits.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us @UniofBath and @UniofBathJobs on Twitter for more information.
Closing Date: 17 Sep 2026
Department: Operations & Facilities Support
Salary: £2+,605 to £36,024 Salary plus 15% rotating shift allowance: total package from £34,045 to £41,427
About The Role
This is an exciting position at an International University based in the City of Bath for any applicant that is looking to help and support students and staff within a Higher Education setting. The position covers the main University campus and City campus buildings off site. Together with a team of security staff, the post holder is responsible for ensuring a safe environment throughout both campus and City campus student accommodation and other University Buildings. The post holder will be the operational supervisor for at least five members of staff and will act as the initial operational manager for critical and operational incidents, when on duty. The post holder will be supported by senior Security managers.
This role is strongly customer focussed and the applicant must demonstrate an ability to perform well within a team and also be able to demonstrate the use of initiative whilst working alone when dealing with staff issues, staff development, incident and event management, emergencies, medical first aid response, alarm activations and many other reported incidents.
The applicant is required to have excellent communication skills and be able to deal with a diverse International community, providing understanding, support and outstanding customer service. You will be expected to be computer literate and able to operate a number of software packages, both bespoke to the University as well as more general software. Training will be provided if required.
The post holder must hold a full manual driving licence for manual motor cars, be First Aid At Work (FAAW) trained and hold a Security Industry Authority licence to perform their role (training can be given for the latter 2 requirements).
The basic working week is 38.5 hours which includes 36.5 hours + 2 hours contracted overtime; these hours will be worked on a shift basis generally covering 24/7 365 days of the year including weekends and Bank holidays. The position is subject to enhanced DBS check.
What We Can Offer You
• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.
Find Out More About Our Benefits.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us @UniofBath and @UniofBathJobs on Twitter for more information.
Closing Date: 17 Sep 2026
Department: Operations & Facilities Support
Salary: £2+,605 to £36,024 Salary plus 15% rotating shift allowance: total package from £34,045 to £41,427
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Security Officer |KW12026 position is now open for candidates interested in the Security Guard Jobs sector. This role in Bath offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Security Guard Jobs is a plus.
