Jobs at the University of Kent | Operational

Security Officer (CS-387-26-R)

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Do you have the ability to assess situations and respond efficiently to incidents? If you have good customer service and pastoral care skills when dealing with people, effective verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to pass on information clearly, then you could be a great candidate for a Security Officer at the University of Kent, primarily based at our Canterbury Campus.

We are keen to hear from you if you are enthusiastic and motivated to be part of a committed security team in providing excellent customer service and pastoral care to the University and its diverse groups of people. We actively encourage applications from all communities and previous experience in security or a similar role is not essential, as full training will be provided.

As Security Officer you can expect to be involved in:

Undertaking security activities to contribute to the consistent delivery of a first-class security service provided by the University, in order to maintain a safe and secure environment, prevent crime and anti-social behaviour and keep students, staff, contractors and visitors safe from harm.
Being involved in student and staff engagement activities to further develop security student/staff trust and relationships.
You will be required to work both day and night shifts on a rota basis, so flexibility is needed. This is a full-time role, with a rotating shift pattern which currently consists of Early Turn (07:00-17:00), Late Turn (17:00-01:00/03:00) and Night Duty (21:00-07:00) - 4 days working followed by 4 days non-working, enabling a good work-life balance.

What will you bring to the role?

Excellent listening and communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent pastoral skills
Demonstrable skills in observation, the ability to appraise situations quickly and effectively to make good decisions
Excellent written communication skills with a good standard of literacy and numeracy.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CS-387-26.

Closing Date: 23 Mar 2026

Section: Operational

Salary: £23,061 to £24,215 per annum
+17.5% shift allowance and Serious Incident Response Payment (SIRP)

Cleaner 30 hours (CS-385-26)

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Would you like to join our friendly and professional housekeeping team? You will play a vital role in ensuring our award-winning accommodation, lecture theatres and conference rooms, hospitality outlets, flats, toilets, and public areas are maintained to our high standards. These areas are used by staff and students during term time and then conference guests and holiday makers in vacation periods.

These roles are Ongoing, 30 hours, Monday - Sunday, 09:00-15:00 working 5 days out of 7.

What will you bring to the role?

Cleaning experience is not essential; our training and induction plan means you will be provided with all the support you need. You will need to take pride in cleaning to a high standard whilst providing excellent customer service. You will be a reliable team worker with good communication skills, able to work with minimum supervision and follow specific work schedules.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)

• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions

• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Closing Date: 12 Mar 2026

Section: Operational

Salary: £22,595 per annum pro rata

Cleaner 20 hours (CS-386-26)

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

These roles are Ongoing, 20 hours, Monday - Sunday, 06:00-10:00 working 5 days out of 7.

What will you bring to the role?

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)

• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions

• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Closing Date: 12 Mar 2026

Section: Operational

Salary: £22,595 per annum pro rata