Access and Security Officer (Quadram Institute) (GG646)

About the Role:

Estates and Facilities Directorate
Security Department
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Access and Security Officer (Quadram Institute)
Ref: GG646
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Starting salary from £25,717 per annum with an annual increment up to £27,973 per annum.
This is an exciting time to be joining the UEA Security team with the extensive growth and development in the Directorate currently.

This role will see you operating in the Quadram Institute (QI) building, providing first class security functions.
With a strong customer focus, and working as part of a team, you will look after the safety and security of the building and provide and maintain a safe, secure and sustainable environment for staff and visitors and their property, 24 hours a day throughout the year. You will also act as first responder for incidents and as a point of contact for information.
Educated to GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English, with an SIA Static Guarding or Door Supervision Licence, you will have substantial recent experience of working in a similar security environment. You will need excellent communication and customer care skills and be able to promote the core values of the Estates and Facilities Directorate.
The ability to remain calm and professional in all circumstances and to be sensitive to the needs and views of other is essential.
You will be expected to work a four on, four off 12-hour rotational shift pattern that includes days and nights.
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.
Benefits include:

• 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.


• Family and Work-life balance policies including considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.


• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.


• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.


• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.


• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.


• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 29 April 2024

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 01603 593754.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £25,717.00 per year