Safeguarding Officer

Role

Safe Guarding Officer

Grade 4, £34,323 – £37,855 (inclusive of 15% shift allowance)

Full Time (1.2

FTE), Open Ended

28 days annual leave plus 9 building‑closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday)

Safe Guarding Services provides the University’s security and safety provision. The Service encompasses emergency incident response, planning and management, support for the safety and security of all campus users, and pastoral care for students.

The primary role of Safe Guarding Services is to deliver an integrated framework that:

• Promotes an ethos of effective risk management to protect staff, students, visitors, and University property and assets.
• Provides competent advice to the University Executive to support the development and implementation of a safety and security management framework that ensures compliance with statutory requirements and aligns with the University’s values.
• Maintains a modern, responsive Safe Guarding provision that meets the University’s operational needs, enhances its reputation, and supports its strategic objectives.
• Responds proportionately to threats to business continuity through a robust emergency planning and incident management framework that safeguards the University community and secures its assets.

To provide an effective Safe Guarding Service which protects the University’s population, assets and reputation whilst underpinning its values and supporting its strategic objectives. We are also pivotal in delivering a strong care and support service to the University.

Safe Guarding operates 365 days a year and 24 hours a day and our Safe Guarding Officers are the first responders to any security and emergency incidents occurring on campus. They are approachable and always welcome direct contact with members of the University community. They also manage campus roadways, car parking and lost/found property.

This role involves a stable rotational working pattern, encompassing 12‑hour shifts on a 4 on 4 off basis which does include weekend working. Overtime opportunities are available.

Training – a comprehensive package of enhanced training is provided for successful applicants.

• Ensure a reliable, effective Safe Guarding service to meet the university requirements.
• Provide high levels of professional pastoral care and support to the student population.
• React as a first responder to emergency situations as necessary.
• Prioritise the wellbeing of individuals involved and create an environment that promotes safety and reassurance.
• Work collaboratively with Student Wellbeing, the Chaplaincy, the Student Union and other relevant disciplines to ensure that the full spectrum of student support is available to all.
• Contribute to the planning of security requirements where necessary.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Participate in relevant initiatives in partnership with other services in the University.
• Lock and unlock University buildings including satellite locations as necessary. Patrol University buildings and campus to protect property from crime.
• Protect the assets of the University against damage by fire, flood or other hazards and report possible breaches of Health and Safety procedures within the SHIELD System.
• Monitor CCTV coverage and deal appropriately with identified breaches of security.
• Contact and liaise with emergency services as necessary.

• Provide support and assistance to colleagues, students and visitors.
• Act as an ambassador for the University at all times. Add welcome week info.
• Respond to routine and atypical service requirements.
• Manage personal work profile in keeping with service demands following established procedures and as directed by management.
• Participate in and ensure completion of all necessary oral and written reporting in area of responsibility.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and participate in health and safety practices (e.g. first aid, lone working and fire emergency procedures).
• Provide first line of contact for colleagues and students where appropriate.
• Receive,…