Department Campus and Commercial Services Salary £28,778 - £32,080 per year, plus enhancements based on shift and pro-rata for part time Grade Grade 4 Contract status Fixed term Hours of work Full or part-time (see job details) Based at University of York campus Interview date To be confirmed Posted Date 03/08/2026 Apply by 17/08/2026 Job Reference 15260 Documents (15260).docx.pdf (PDF, 266.77kb) Role Description More Than Just Security Are you looking for a career where your presence provides peace of mind and your actions can turn someone’s day around? The University of York is evolving. We are moving away from outdated security stereotypes toward a proactive, community-first approach.

We aren’t just looking for "guards"; we are looking for professionally curious, empathetic individuals who want to be the face of safety for our global student and staff community. Why You’ll Love Working Here No Experience?

No Problem: We hire for attitude, not just a CV. If you have the right mindset, we provide full training and professional development.

Exceptional Benefits: Enjoy 38 days of holiday (including bank holidays), a generous pension scheme, a cycle-to-work program, and discounted onsite gym memberships.

Open to job share opportunities

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work from our brand-new Campus Safety Hub, utilizing modern technology to keep our community secure.

A Support Network: Join an inclusive team that values diversity and acts as a genuine support system for one another.

Room to Grow: With multiple vacancies now and more planned for later this year, your career path starts here. A Day in the Life In this role, no two days are ever the same.

You will be the first point of contact for: Wellbeing & Support: Assisting students with social or mental health concerns.

Medical Response: Providing a calm voice and a helping hand during emergencies.

Community Engagement: Building rapport with a diverse student body and promoting safety at university events.

Problem Solving:



Using your intuition and communication skills to de-escalate complex situations.

Who You Are We are looking for "people people" who are: Excellent Communicators: Able to talk to everyone, from a stressed-out student to a senior professor.

Resilient & Flexible: You stay calm under pressure and can adapt quickly to changing environments.

True Team Players: You genuinely care about helping others and are willing to go the extra mile because it’s the right thing to do. Ready to Apply?

Please note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply early! Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview while the advert is still live. Previous applicants need not apply.

This role is located at the University of York campus in York. Two roles avaliable one is full time, all year round and the second role is full time 37 hours term time only (32 weeks of the year). If you are shortlisted the department will discuss at interview which role you're interested in.

Want to chat first? For an informal, no-pressure conversation about the role, please contact David Hartley at [email protected]. Condition of employment This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form. Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, versatile working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.

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