Halls Patroller

Are you a dedicated customer service professional with excellent decision-making and communication skills? Join our Halls Security team and play a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and visitors. As a Halls patroller you will engage with students, enhance their well-being and make a positive impact on their University experience.

We welcome applications from all, especially those from groups currently underrepresented in our team. We believe that diverse perspectives are invaluable to our team's success, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, enabling us to better meet the needs of an inclusive and diverse student population.

We will provide comprehensive training to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this role. You'll be provided with a comfortable and professional uniform and patrol boot allowance.

You will have:

• Excellent customer service skills
• An ability to work on own initiative
• A good general education
• A full driving licence (driving between campuses)
• A good level of health and be physically fit to meet the demands of the job
• An SIA door supervisor license

The University of Reading aims to create a fair and transparent reward strategy; ensuring staff are paid a competitive salary and are recognised and rewarded for their contribution. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where your unique talents are valued. This position offers opportunities for career advancement within our organization.

Members of staff have the opportunity to join a pension scheme sponsored by the University.  The University has a range of family friendly policies, including a childcare voucher scheme to help you save money on childcare costs.

We have a strong commitment to health and well-being and staff can benefit from discounted membership at the SportsPark, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Health Cash Plan. The University offers generous holiday entitlements which include public holidays and paid closure days.

Informal Contact Details
Contact role: Deputy Security Services Manager
Contact name: Dom Facherty
Contact phone: 0118 3787799
Contact email: d.facherty@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Informal Contact Details
Contact role: Security Supervisor
Contact name: Tomasz Stanczyk
Contact phone: 0118 3787799
Contact email: t.stanczyk@reading.ac.uk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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