Security Team Member

The Bodleian Libraries are currently seeking to appoint several Team Members to join the Security section. Our team is essential to the care and security of our historic buildings and collections and play an important part in ensuring the smooth running of our daily operation.

An opportunity to join the Bodleian Library Security Team has arisen, as we continue our roles in the Weston Library, and also maintain our presence in the Old Library and Radcliffe Camera.

Daily duties will vary considerably to provide our customers, both Library and Commercial, with a safe and welcoming environment conducive to their particular needs.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain composure and authority in all circumstances, 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, a first aid qualification are desirable.

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.

This is a permanent, full-time post, working 36.5 hours per week.

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement 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.

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we 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.

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST/GMT) on Friday 21st April 2023 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing Monday 8th May 2023.