About the Role
Estates and Facilities Directorate
Security Department
Library Security Officer
Ref: GG745
Salary on appointment will be £29,254 per annum pro rata, with an annual increment up to £30,231 per annum pro rata.
This is an exciting time to be joining the UEA Security team with the extensive growth and development in the division currently.
This role will see you operating in the Library 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, overnight. You will also act as first responder for incidents and as a point of contact for information.
With a minimum of five GCSEs Grade A-C (9-4) including Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications or experience), you will have experience of working within a professional security, customer service or public-facing environment. You will also hold your SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guarding Licence.
You will need excellent communication skills, along with experience of independently managing incidents and achieving effective outcomes and the ability to assess risk and make sound operational decisions with minimal supervision.
The ability to remain calm and professional in all circumstances and to be sensitive to the needs and views of other is essential.
This part-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis. You will be expected to work a two on, six off 12-hour rotational shift pattern overnight between 21:00 and 09:00.
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 (pro rata for part-time).
- 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: 1 December 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
Further Information
For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact William Ghrairi, Security Compliance Manager, via w.ghrairi@uea.ac.uk
