Estates and Facilities Directorate
Security Department
Access and Security Officer (Quadram Institute)
Ref: GG713
Salary on appointment will be £28,600 per annum, with an annual increment up to £30,231 per annum.
This is an exciting time to be joining the UEA Security team with the extensive growth and development in the team 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 the ability to remain calm and professional in all circumstances and 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 from 23 February 2026 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.
This role also requires a background screening check through our chosen provider BardWood. Full guidance will be given to candidates as they go through the selection process.
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, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, 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: 25 January 2026
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