Security & Estates Officer

Posted 29 Nov 2024

School Talent

Gordonstoun (Security or Protective Services)


Job Type:permanentDuration:
Category:Security or Protective ServicesRecruiter Reference:schooltalent/TP/365/1503
URL for Applications:Apply HereSalary:£24336 - £25976

2 Roles Available

Join the Security & Estates Team at Gordonstoun School!

Are you a conscientious and morally focused team player seeking a fulfilling role with great benefits? Look no further! We’re hiring two full time Security & Estates Officers to join our dynamic team.

What We Offer:

  • Good Hours: Shift rota pattern including night shifts.
  • Generous Holidays: Enjoy 35 days of holiday a year.
  • On-Shift Perks: Complimentary lunch, fruit, tea, coffee, and snacks.
  • Family-Friendly Environment: Free access to drama and musical events, plus family social occasions.
  • Employee Support: Fully supported Employee Assistance Programme and staff wellbeing initiatives, including free yoga and meditation sessions.
  • Facilities Access: Opportunity to use school facilities.
  • Pension Benefits & Free Parking: Secure your future while enjoying convenient parking.
  • Uniform Provided: Look smart and professional while you work.
  • Community Involvement: Opportunities to join local services like Fire, Coastguards, and Conservation.
  • Meaningful Work: Play an essential role in the health and wellbeing of our students, gaining job satisfaction and a sense of achievement.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a student focused environment.
  • Able to demonstrate a strong commitment to student care, safety and security.
  • Immediate start available (A PVG Check will be completed on successful applicant).

Shifts: Rota pattern including night shifts

If you're ready to make a difference and enjoy a supportive work environment, apply now to join the Security & Estates team!

For further information or if you have any questions please email the Recruitment Department atrecruitmet@gordonstoun.org.uk or contact us on (01343) 837 837.

We look forward to meeting you

The closing date for applications is 20 December 2024 @ 12:00

Interviews will be held from 13 January 2025

About the School

Gordonstoun is one of the UK’s top independent schools for boarding and day pupils aged 4 ½ to 18.Gordonstoun has been the world leader in character education for over 80 years and was the birthplace of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

At Gordonstoun, we believe that a broader curriculum broadens not only minds but opportunities too.It is a belief that’s served both us and our students well for over 80 years and that has made Gordonstoun the world leader in character education. Our curriculum, which is unrivaled in breadth, helps every child to achieve their full potential.



Qualifications
• Knowledge & Awareness of Health & Safety
• Previous experience of security
• Previous experience of working with Students
• Educated to Secondary School standard
• Current driving license
• Recognized Security Qualification (e.g. Security Industry Authority Award)
Skills
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in all MS Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience of working outdoors
• Conscientious and diligent, with excellent attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic, diplomatic and calm under pressure.
• A proven track record of strong working relationships with students, colleagues and customers.
• A positive and proactive attitude to manage a high volume of work.
• Flexible, with a can-do attitude.
• Someone who creates a positive and cooperative working environment.
• A commitment to Gordonstoun’s unique educational ethos.
• A commitment to doing the best for students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Suitable to work with children
• A full PVG check will be completed on the successful candidate
• Experience of working with children and young people

How to Apply

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