Security Officer Liverpool, England
Job description
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is recognised as a world leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training within the performing arts and creative economies. We enjoy an international and national reputation for the quality of our teaching, our world class facilities and an enviable track record of graduate employment and alumni successes.
You will be a member of the team responsible for providing 24-hour security for our buildings. As well as carrying out routine patrols of the buildings, grounds and monitoring unauthorised parking, you will also carry out reception duties during the day and act as a first aider in the workplace (training can be provided).
As you will be our first point of contact for our visitors you will need to be able to create a good first impression, have good interpersonal skills, tact and when necessary, firmness in dealing with a variety of situations.
Experience of this kind of work will be advantageous as would SIA certification. An ability to be flexible, work 12-hour shift patterns (including nights and weekends) is essential, as is computer literacy.
You will need to be able to obtain satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure for this position.
In return we offer a highly creative working environment that will inspire you to fulfil your potential and training opportunities to develop your skills and experience, pension, generous holiday entitlements, and complimentary tickets to our inhouse productions.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 27th September 2023 at 1pm
Interviews: Friday 6th October 2023
CV’s will not be accepted as we are a Higher Education Institute.
Should you have any questions about the applications process or require reasonable adjustments for your applications, please contact our Recruitment Team on [email protected] or 0151 330 3091.
Please send your completed application form to [email protected]
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunity’s employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
As part of our Strategic Plan for REPLACEMENT_STRING2026 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans-gender.
Appointments will always be made on merit.
LIPA - a registered charity No. 1001565.