Campus Safety Officer


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS3 1AA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role

As a Campus Safety Officer, you will play a vital role in helping us provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors across our campus.

You will act as a visible and approachable presence, supporting the wider student experience while ensuring the Printworks Campus and where required, our Somerville House and Temple Newsam campuses remain a safe and secure place to be.

This role naturally demands a high level of teamwork and collaboration with colleagues, students, parents/carers and visitors.

What You Will Do

• Carrying out regular patrols of campus buildings and grounds.

• Providing a professional and welcoming first point of contact.

• Monitoring access to College premises and maintaining site security.

• Responding to incidents, emergencies and welfare concerns.

• Supporting safeguarding activity and positive student behaviour.

• Monitoring CCTV systems and completing security checks.

• Acting as a First Aider and supporting emergency responses.

• Completing reports and maintaining accurate records.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies.

• Contributing to ongoing improvements in campus safety and customer service.

About You

• Experience working in a security, safety, customer service or public-facing role.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.

• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).

• Hold a valid SIA licence or be willing to obtain one, with the cost of this funded by us.

• A positive, flexible and team-focused approach to work.

• Passionate about creating safe, welcoming environments and delivering outstanding customer service, with a confident, proactive approach which helps build positive relationships while maintaining a safe and secure campus for everyone.

What the college offers its staff

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave:

• Curriculum and Management:44 days plus bank holidays

• Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:

• Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.

• Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives:

• Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting:

• Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes

Commitment to safeguarding

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for a job with us if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

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