Estates and Facilities Directorate
Security Department
Access and Security Officer (Library)
Ref: GG715
Salary on appointment will be £28,600 per annum with an annual increment up to £30,231 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Access and Security Officer (Library) to join the Security Department.
Key duties of the role include providing an excellent 24/7 front of house reception service providing information and advice or referring on as appropriate.
You will have substantial recent experience of working in a similar security environment and experience working with a diverse range of backgrounds.
You will need excellent customer care skills and be able to promote the core values of the University. The ability to remain calm and professional and be sensitive to the needs and views of others is essential.
This full-time post is available from 14 April 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.
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 February 2026
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