Security Supervisor

Job Description:

The University of Nottingham has been providing an outstanding student experience for over 140 years and is a leading university of worldwide significance with established campuses in UK, China and Malaysia.

Working across all University sites the successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of security patrol officers, gatehouse security officers and control room staff allocating resources to ensure University sites are covered at all times. You will be the Security representative at major incidents and will take charge of the Security Services in the absence of the Security Management Team.

Duties will also include submitting reports, reviewing, amending and monitoring crime prevention and reduction measures, ensuring all control room, CCTV and out-of-hours procedures are kept up to date and are adhered to.

Candidates should have supervisory experience gained while working in a similar security related or customer service role and environment, have the ability to make independent decisions while working under pressure and have proven leadership and motivational skills. Candidates should also have working experience of the technology used in security operations and hold an SIA Licence including Door Supervisor and CCTV Operator. Due to the nature of the role and the amount of travelling between university sites it is essential that candidates hold a Full UK Category B driving licence with no automatic-only restriction (code 78) Must be able to drive manual cars and small vans.

Further details regarding the duties for the post can be found on the attached job role profile.

What’s in it for you:

• Ongoing support to develop your skills and gain industry recognised qualifications to further your career ambitions that may lead to different career paths and career progression.
• An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support.
• Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes.
• Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities.
• A permanent post.
• All the tools you need to do a great job.
• Uniform provided.

Further information on the benefits available can be found at the link below:

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

This position is offered on a permanent basis. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 per week), made up of rotational shifts (12 hour shifts through a 24-hour period) The shift pattern is 4 on 4 off consisting of 2 days 7am to 7pm and then 2 nights 7pm to 7am followed by 4 days off. Flexibility to work any shift is required. Job share arrangements may be considered.

The successful candidate for this post will be expected to attend the Estates and Facilities training courses which run Monday to Friday mornings. Further details will be given at interview

It is a condition of this post:

• Post holder completes or holds Security Industry Authority licensing in the licensable areas of Door Supervision and Public space surveillance (CCTV). The University will pay for the training and licensing.
• Satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'.

Closing Date: 27 Jul 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities