14199 - Security Officer


Company:	The University of Edinburgh
Salary:	£24,729 to £25,804 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Edinburgh, EH8 9YL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Aug 2026
Closing date:	14 Sept 2026

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Summary

Grade UE03: £24,729 - £25,804 per annum, plus 30% premium band

CSG / Security Department / Estates

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent) contract

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms.

The Opportunity:

The Security Officer routinely patrols the University on foot and in vehicle as well as assisting in the control room. They are often the first point of contact for staff and students when a serious incident or crime occurs. They provide immediate support, guidance, and reassurance. Routinely they also respond to fire and intruder alarms. An integral part of the role is providing welfare support and the subsequent signposting to other agencies. The care of students and staff is at the forefront of the role.

We are looking to appoint a candidate with excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), computer literate, able to remain calm under pressure and a good listener. We also require a full driving licence and a good attention to detail.

People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

- Professional development and subject matter expertise

- Good salary/pay rates

- Excellent benefits and support

- Contributing to the work and purpose of the University

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