Security Patrol Attendant - Ayr - University of the West of Scotland : Job Details

3 x Security Patrol Attendant

2 week shift pattern: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

Monday to Friday 2pm - 10pm

The Post - REQ000306 - Security Patrol Attendant - Ayr

The University of West of Scotland have an exciting opportunity to join our Campus Services team as a Security Patrol Attendant.

Operating under the direction of the Security Team Leader, the post holder will implement the University’s security procedures ensuring that all stakeholders have a safe and welcoming environment.

Ensuring that security services are delivered effectively and are customer focused, the successful candidate will be responsible for protecting the property against theft and support the observation of external suppliers and take action when necessary. By taking a proactive approach and using their own initiative they will make sure that all regulations regarding security and safety are being adhered to throughout the university.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• A good general education is required with three standard grade qualifications (preferably including English and Maths) or equivalent
• Current valid qualification in First Aid at Work or willing to work towards this
• Experience of working in a customer focused role with front of house responsibilities.
• An understanding of providing professional and customer focused security services.
• Ability to communicate with customers and colleagues in a professional and polite manner.

ABOUT US

The University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2024 Young University Rankings)

Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• The last hour of each night of the late shift will be paid at time and a third.
• 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• An additional days leave on your birthday
• Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Closing Date: Monday 21st July 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 30th July 2025 and Thursday 31st July 2025

The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

You can find out more about how the University uses your personal data as part of the recruitment process by looking at the UWS HR Applicant Privacy Notice

UWS are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a "Disability Confident" employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520