Campus Safety Officer

Campus Services Location: Aston University Main Campus Salary: £35,740 to £38,708 per annum Grade: Campus Safety Officer G06 from May 2020 Contract Type: Permanent Basis: Full Time Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 31 July 2026 Interview Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026 Reference: 0848-26 Release Date: Friday 17 July 2026 Aston University is seeking professional, customer-focused and proactive individuals to join our Campus Safety Team as Campus Safety Officers. Based in the heart of Birmingham, Aston University is a vibrant and diverse community. Our Campus Safety Team plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, security and wellbeing of students, staff and visitors 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As a Campus Safety Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure campus environment through a combination of customer service, security patrols, incident response and emergency support. Please note, this role is 5 days onsite and a night shift allowance is offered. Key duties include: Conducting foot and vehicle patrols across campus. Responding to incidents, emergencies and welfare concerns. Monitoring CCTV, access control and alarm systems. Supporting students, staff and visitors with safety-related enquiries. Managing access to buildings and enforcing University policies. Recording incidents and maintaining accurate reports. Working closely with emergency services and internal stakeholders. Assisting major events, open days and graduation ceremonies. We are looking for individuals who: Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Can remain calm and professional under pressure. Demonstrate sound judgement and strong problem-solving abilities. Are committed to delivering outstanding customer service. Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Possess good IT and report-writing skills. Previous experience in security, policing, military service, customer service or a similar operational environment is desirable but not essential. What we offer: Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. Excellent training and development opportunities. A generous annual leave scheme with 25 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days. Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers. Great family-friendly policies. On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available. Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here . We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route. See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual’s lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions. Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston Guidance on AI-Assisted Applications While we cannot prevent applicants from using AI tools to support their application, we ask that all submissions reflect your own experience, achievements, and motivations. We want to understand what you personally bring to the role, so please ensure your application represents your own voice and capabilities. We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles. If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at