Security Officer
4 days ago
£25381–£26400 yearly
Full-time
Oxford
The Bodleian Libraries are currently seeking to appoint three Security Team Members to join the Security team. Our team is essential to the care and security of our historic buildings and collections and plays an important part in ensuring the smooth running of our daily operations in the Weston Library, Old Bodleian Library, and Radcliffe Camera. Daily duties will vary considerably to provide our customers, both Library and Commercial, with a safe and welcoming environment conducive to their particular needs. These are permanent, full-time posts, working 36.5 hours per week. Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service check due to safety-critical work, including responding to emergency situations.
About You
You will be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain composure and authority in all circumstances, the ability to interact with people at all levels in the organization and beyond and the ability to work as part of a team. You will be observant with an eye for detail and be able to demonstrate a good standard of written and spoken English. You will also be willing to work some antisocial hours including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays. The ability to complete repeated tasks and spend significant time standing and walking is also essential. An industry-recognized security qualification and/or training and experience of security duties and a first aid qualification are desirable. What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
· An excellent contributory pension scheme
· 38 days of annual leave
· A comprehensive range of childcare services
· Family leave schemes
· Cycle loan scheme
· Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans Diversity
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave. How to apply
You will be required to upload your CV and the attached supporting evidence form as part of your online application. The supporting evidence form lists each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description. Please explain how you meet each one. Applications submitted without a CV and supporting evidence form will not be considered. Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Monday 28 April 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 12 May 2025.
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