Security Officer (Maternity Cover)

Location: Central Campus, Sandwell, West Bromwich

Working Hours: Full-Time Monday-Friday (occasional weekend work required)

Salary: £17,580 - £19,638

Sandwell College is a fantastic leading organisation. We are a large, successful, richly diverse and growing college based on the outskirts of Birmingham. We have achieved significant success over recent years and we have further, big ambitions for the future with just under 6,000 students currently studying with us.

We offer competitive pay and excellent rewards including:

• Excellent annual leave for Lecturers plus bank holiday allowance

• Competitive pension scheme

• A variety of health and wellbeing programmes

• Discounted gym membership

• Progressive career development and training with regular ‘Appreciation Days’

As the ‘Further Education College of the year 2019’, we have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us on a fixed term basis until August 2021 as a Security officer, reporting into the Occupational Health Safety and Security Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly team, who are passionate about creating a warming and secure atmosphere whilst ensuring the safety of colleagues and students whilst on site.

As part of this role, you will be required to ensure the safety and security of all colleagues, students and visitors on site. You will be vigilant and have excellent awareness of the surroundings around you and monitor traffic in and out of the college, including checking and verifying visitor verification.

You will adhere to the college policy and comply with all of our relevant legislations and legal requirements, including fire regulations. You will also make sure that Covid-19 health and safety guidelines are met, including keeping in line with social distancing measures.

To be successful, you must hold a valid licence with the Security Industry Authority (SIA). You must also be able to demonstrate strength of character by being an excellent team player and being able to work well under pressure.  You will need excellent time management skills and be able to work independently using your own initiative.

To view the full job description, please click see the attached document.

Closing date is 13 October 2020. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date.

Interviews: First stage interviews will take place week in October 2020. 

Sandwell College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications form all.