Person Specification

Job Title:	Security Team Leader - Nights
School/Service:	Estates & Commercial Services

The qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and behaviours outlined above provide a summary of what is required to carry out this job effectively. They also form the selection criteria on which a decision to appointment will be made. Please ensure that you provide evidence of how you meet the criteria in your application.

No	Selection Criteria Description	Essential [E] or Desirable [D]	Assessed by *
Criteria
1	Accredited local security management specialist, or similar security management qualification, or willing to undertake training whilst in role	E	A
2	Demonstrable experience of control, security and risk management in a large organisation	E	A/I
3	Intermediate computer and keyboard skills with demonstrable experience in use of computerised fire safety, CCTV, automatic access systems	E	I
4	Demonstrable experience in leading and supervising a team, including effectively dealing with disciplinary matters and reinforcing messaging from the senior management team	E	A
5	Knowledge and experience of a customer focussed working environment, with the awareness and ability to provide a high-quality service at all times	E	A/I
6	Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the organisation (written and verbal) and to maintain accurate written records	E	A/I
7	Experience of problem solving on own initiative and making key decisions under pressure, working within provided guidelines	E	A/I
8	Previous knowledge of CCTV systems, Fire alarms, access control, E A/I Classification: Restricted intruder alarm systems	E	A
9	Knowledge of law and offences relating to security	E	A/I
10	Proven experience of managing potentially volatile situations and dealing with conflict. Ability to receive, interpret and act on instructions quickly and effectively	E	A/I
11	Flexibility to work a shift rota which covers 24/7 throughout the year including bank holiday, weekends, evenings and night shifts	E	A
12	Good basic Education GCSE or equivalent	E	A
13	Full clean UK driving Licence	E	A
14	Previous training in control restraint and physical intervention skills	D	A
15	Lift evacuation training	D	A
16	An understanding of the University’s strategy and values, with the ability to demonstrate behaviours that align to the values	E	I

* A - Application Form   I - Interview