Campus safety Officer

A unique opening has arisen to become part of the Campus Safety Team here at the University of Surrey, supporting our students, staff members and visitors. 

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic member to join our crucial campus service. You will be the ‘face’ of the University, dealing with everything from a student locked out of their room to crisis & emergency management, ensuring the campus is a safe environment for everyone, offering support and advice.

Working hours for this role are pre-assigned “4 on, 4 off” shift patterns to support our 24/7 service. You will be expected to work 2 days then 2 nights for each “4 on” cycle. 

Role & Responsibilities: 

Reporting into your Campus Manager, you’ll be overseeing the safety, security and welfare of those working, studying and visiting the University. 

You’ll deal with both staff and students on a day-to-day basis, so we welcome application from those who have a keen interest in creating a warm and welcoming environment for our students and understands that every shift will come with new challenges to deal with. The role is varied by nature and a level of discretion will be needed to ensure that we are always doing what is best for our community. 

As a member of Campus Safety Team, you will receive a comprehensive training plan to ensure that you are well equipped to deal with handling the common student and staff enquiries. 

The University of Surrey is amongst the highest achieving universities in the United Kingdom, named as University of the Year for Employment 2021. Surrey is one of only a few institutions to significantly rise in the NSS tables following an unprecedented 18 months for the sector. We are proud of our achievements, and you will be joining us at the start of an exciting journey to further position Surrey as a leading institution for Student Experience. 

An enhanced DBS check is required for this position (at offer stage).

What’s in it for you?: 

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• Market leading Pension
• 32 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
• Salary Sacrifice benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare
• Student discount eligibility
• Access to world-class facilities at discounted rates
• On-site parking for commuters, cafes, restaurants and coffee shops

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Further details:   

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