Security Team Member
The Bodleian Libraries is currently seeking to appoint a Team Member to join the Security section. The Security team is essential to the care and security of historic buildings and collections and plays an important part in ensuring the smooth running of daily operations.
An opportunity to join the Bodleian Library Security Team has arisen, continuing with roles in the Weston Library, and also maintaining presence in the Old Library and Radcliffe Camera.
Daily duties will vary considerably to provide customers, both Library and Commercial, with a safe and welcoming environment conducive to their particular needs.
This is a permanent, part-time post, working 32 hours per week.
Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service check, due to working with collection items and in restricted areas.
About you
- You will be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain composure and authority in all circumstances, the ability to interact with people at all levels in the organization and beyond, and the ability to work as part of a team. You will be observant with an eye for detail and be able to demonstrate a good standard of written and spoken English.
- You will also be willing to work some antisocial hours including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays. The ability to complete repeated tasks and spend significant time standing and walking is also essential.
- An industry-recognized security qualification and/or training and experience of security duties and a first aid qualification are desirable.
What They Offer
As an employer, The University of Oxford genuinely cares about employees wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that they offer including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
Diversity
The University of Oxford’s staff and students come from all over the world, and they proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave.
How to apply
You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement (or a supporting evidence form using the attached template below) as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one.
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Monday 13 May 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 28 May 2024.
