Security Officer
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Science and Technology Facilities Council
Salary: £24,961 per annum
Plus, additional shift allowances:
SDA (Shift disturbance allowance) 25% percentage of basic salary.
First Aid allowance (after training)
Contract Type: Open ended (Permanent)
Hours: Full Time (Monday - Friday)
Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0QX
Closing date: 25th June 2025
Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it’s sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society.
Come and discover how much you can achieve when you’re surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.
Do you have what it takes to be part of a professional security team?
Working to requirements of shift supervisor and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Ensuring performance management tasks are completed to the required standard.
Working effectively using own initiative when unsupervised.
Providing a proactive, professional and effective security service to all users of all facilities.
Liaising with site operational staff and Local Emergency Services to solve problems.
If so, we'd like you to join our Team!
Role Responsibilities
· Provide 24/7 security services to ensure safety of all personnel, visitors, and assets on site.
· Monitor and operate security systems including VSS, alarms, emergency phones, and International SOS.
· Control access and verify identities of all persons and vehicles using the AACS system.
· Conduct regular patrols to deter, detect, and report suspicious activity or security breaches.
· Enforce security policies and procedures and promote a strong culture of safety and compliance.
· Respond to emergencies and incidents such as fire, first aid, and intrusions, supporting emergency teams.
· Carry out security checks and searches of vehicles and personnel in line with threat-level protocols.
· Provide administrative and visitor support, including using IT systems and assisting with events and enquiries.
Essential shortlisting criteria
· Full UK driving licence.
· Valid first aid at work certificate, issued by an organisation whose training and qualifications are approved by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE); or be prepared to undergo such training.
· NVQ2 in Security or SIA security guarding trained; or prepared to undergo such training.
· Experience of dealing professionally and politely with members of the public.
· Must be literate and numerate.
· Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
· Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (test at interview stage).
· Experience of working in security (or police or military experience).
What we can offer you
We are offering a whole host of family-friendly benefits, including:
· 240 hours leave = 20 days.
· An excellent pension scheme.
· Employee shopping/travel discounts.
· A salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
Plus, many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work-life balance.
We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us.
What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side?
Join us and discover what’s possible by submitting your CV and covering letter which outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified, along with your motivation for STFC and the role.
As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status, we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK. You can check your eligibility here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y
About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
As one of Europe’s largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We’re proud of the impact we make. And we’re committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You’ll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you’ll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you’ll discover just what a difference you can make when you’re equipped and inspired to excel.
We’re a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don’t, ask questions that others won’t, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it’s at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It’s very often ground-breaking. And it’s endlessly, irresistibly fascinating.
For more information about STFC please visit https://stfc.ukri.org/
You can also visit our careers site https://www.stfccareers.co.uk/
About UK Research Innovation (UKRI)
UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
More information can be found at www.ukri.org.
Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI.
How we support EDI in the workforce
At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit ‘How we support EDI in the workforce’.
Disability Confident Employer
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
How to apply
Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the ‘experience’ section of the application.
UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion – a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.