Security Team Member

Security Team Member

Gardens, Libraries, and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford Closing date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Role: Customer Service
Contract: Permanent
South East
  • Full time
  • £25k-£30k

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Join the Bodleian Libraries Security Team to help protect our historic buildings, collections and visitors. This frontline role involves patrols, access control, responding to incidents and providing excellent customer service. Full-time, rota-based role including evenings and weekends.

Job Description

About the Role The Security Team plays a vital role in ensuring the safety of people, buildings and collections across the Old Bodleian Library, Weston Library, Radcliffe Camera and Clarendon Building. You will work as part of an in-house team and act as a visible point of contact for readers and visitors. Duties include patrolling public and reader areas, monitoring access to restricted spaces, conducting bag and locker checks, locking and unlocking buildings, setting alarms, responding to incidents, handling enquiries and maintaining accurate records. This is a full-time post (36.5 hours per week) working a three-weekly rota including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays (one weekend in three plus one additional Saturday per cycle). A satisfactory Basic DBS check is required due to the safety-critical nature of the role. About You You will be willing to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays in line with operational needs. You will work effectively within a team and demonstrate a professional, customer-focused approach. You will be confident interacting with a wide range of people, using tact and diplomacy where required. You will be observant, detail-focused and able to remain attentive during tasks involving prolonged standing and walking. A good standard of written and spoken English is essential. A first aid or recognised security/customer service qualification would be advantageous. What We Offer Benefits include an excellent pension scheme, 38 days' annual leave, family leave schemes, childcare services, a cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

Job Requirements

The post holder will work as a member of an integrated in-house team being the initial point of contact for all customers and readers. The team will look after the people, buildings and collections within the Old Bodleian Library, the Weston Library, the Radcliffe Camera and the Clarendon Building.

Job Responsibilities

To, at all times, provide a positive experience for the Bodleian Libraries customers. To respond to emergency situations playing an active role as required for the benefit of the customers, buildings and collections of the Bodleian Libraries To maintain clear and accurate records associated with all procedures Work to a rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required for the opening hours of central site buildings To un/lock & un/set alarms for buildings, ensuring that the premises are secure, all systems are fully functioning. As required operationally. To routinely conduct searches of bags and lockers to ensure the safety of the buildings and the security of library material To patrol the site including public and reader areas to ensure appropriate conduct and observation of the rules and regulations of the library intervening and escalating issues appropriately To check the identity of people entering areas outside the public realm in order to ensur

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Security Team Member
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Role: Customer Service
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026
  • Location:
    South East
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Job: Security Team Member

Job: Security Team Member

Organisation: Gardens, Libraries, and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford

Postcode: OX1 3BG

How to Apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be David Freeman, Security and Facilities Services Manager, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role ([email protected]). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department ([email protected]).

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Monday 30 March 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 13 April 2026.