At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.  

As part of Places for People Group, Derwent FM are experts in providing facilities management solutions for university campus buildings and student accommodation. Our service is focused on our partnership approach with our clients and the student experience.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you! 

More about your role

Security Safeguards are highly motivated colleagues who believe in first class customer satisfaction. We see this role as being very customer focused with a friendly and welcoming approach. This is part of our mantra of ‘bringing places to life', our security safeguard team will put our people first, ensuring most importantly of all, that students and guests feel welcome and safe at their halls of residence.

Your role will involve carrying out student accommodation checks, responding to calls from students and taking part in regular patrols on campus.

This role has a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, 42hrs a week. Hours are 7pm-7am.

At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, a enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this position

For more information please download our job profile available on our website.

Skills/ Experience

• Experience in a similar role, 
• Possess a valid SIA Licence, 
• Hold a drivers licence. 

Benefits 

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.  

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:  

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly 
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls