Security Officer - Bow Road

Department: Facilities

Location: East London - Bow Road

Type of Contract: Permanent - Full Time 

Salary: £27,500 gross per annum 

This role does require flexibility to work weekends and evenings.

Our Vision: Changing lives through education 

About the Role: Be the Face of Safety on Campus. We’re looking for a proactive and approachable Security Officer to help create a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for our staff, students, and visitors. This is more than a security role, it’s about being a visible, trusted presence on campus and delivering outstanding customer service every day.

As a Security Officer, you’ll play a key role in maintaining campus safety, monitoring activity across our college premises, and supporting a positive experience for everyone on site and within the surrounding community. You’ll be confident engaging with a diverse range of people, handling situations calmly, and upholding high standards of professionalism at all times. You’ll work across multiple college locations, helping to protect our spaces while ensuring they remain friendly, inclusive, and well-managed environments.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Campus Security and Surveillance
• Visitor and Delivery Management
• Security Checks and Access Control
• Incident Management and Reporting 
• Customer Service and Assistance
• Compliance and Ad-hoc Tasks 
   

What We’re Looking For:

• Hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor licence. 
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with employees, contractors, consultants, visitors, and management, as well as local police and fire authorities. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Skilled in performing building security checks and lock procedures.
• Excellent awareness and surveillance skills. 
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures. 
• Experience in working in a similar role. 
• Flexibility to work at any time of the campus operation hours (unless specified otherwise). 

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Valid SIA CCTV license. 
• Knowledge of security and safety systems. 
• Knowledge of emergency and evacuation procedures.

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus 

“GBS has been a good place for professional growth. I have received great support from managers and colleagues who have encouraged me to develop new skills and take on more senior roles. Their mentorship has been invaluable to help me advance in my career.”

— Barbara Vargas (Professional Services Employee)

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.