College Protection Officer (Nights)

Brighton College is seeking to appoint a College Protection Officer (Nights) on a permanent basis. 

Main Purpose of the Role: To be one of the first points of contact for visitors, staff and pupils visiting Brighton College, as well as on-site residents, on call officers and the nursing team. For this role excellent communication skills, whilst being able to manage situations in a calm manner, are essential. Candidates must hold a current SIA Door Supervisor licence.

Remuneration

The salary for this role is £25,168 per annum.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide Security/Concierge Front of House presence on College properties.

• To be proactive regarding the security of the College, Prep School, and offsite premises.

• To be alert for possible intruders.

• To deal with pupils, staff, governors and visitors in a calm, friendly, and helpful manner.

• Unlock and secure exits, entrances and buildings on College premises at designated times.

• Random patrol of College grounds and buildings.

• Respond to alarms (fire, burglar etc).

• Respond to emergency calls from staff, pupils and the Health Centre.

• Man the Security Lodge when not patrolling the sites.

• Ensuring the safety and security of pupils and staff on campus.

• Ensuring the safety and security of al premises.

• Monitoring of traffic and traffic control.

• Ability to interact with all types of people with courtesy and tact.

• Basic investigation and report writing.

• Respond to fire evacuations and escalate when required.

• Record keeping and fob tasks.

Person Specifications

The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Genuine interest in working in a school setting.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to stay calm in demanding situations.

• Friendly and approachable manner.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Good IT skills.

• Experience of night shift work.

• Must hold a current SIA Door Supervisor licence.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 11.00pm to 7.30am with a 30 minute unpaid break (40 hours per week). Due to the nature of the role, there will be a requirement to work some bank holidays and during periods of shutdown (e.g. Christmas). Overtime, at generous rates outside of core hours, is available on occasion.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.

• Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.

• Complimentary breakfast is provided.

• Free tickets to the College’s music, dance and drama performances.

• Job specific learning and development programme available to all employees.

• Employee benefit and rewards platform with a wide range of discounts, employee benefits and wellbeing resources.

Wellbeing

• Subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes and use of the gym and swimming pool.

• Personalised health and wellbeing consultations.

• Generous sickness policy.

• Meditation sessions.

• Comprehensive wellbeing package.

• Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.

For full details of the role, please see the Job Profile Document on our website.