Portering & Security Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted directly to us. Full details of where to submit your application can be found here:
https://www.cheltenhamcollege.org/vacancies/school-porter-security-officer/
Salary: £23,025.60 per annum
Do you have the skills, flexibility and motivation to be part of College’s Portering & Security Team? Being part of our team would give you a variety of work and an opportunity to play your part in the College Community.
Hours: 40-hour week (average), working shifts Monday to Sunday. Three-core shifts (8.5 hours) are 0600-1430, 0930-1800 & 1400-2230 and will be on a pre-determined rota as arranged by the Portering and Security Manager and/or Head Porter.
Night Shifts: Portering and Security Officers work up to 11-night shifts per year to cover the annual leave of the Night Security Officers. When covering Night Security shifts a rate of £13.00 per hour will be paid for each hour worked between the hours of 8pm to 6:30am.
Portering and Security Officers undertake a variety of vital roles for College, setting up rooms for events, the day-to-day physical security of the site, minor emergency maintenance/repair tasks, initial first aid and for the coordination of security and fire alarms and services.
A full clean driving licence is required and experience of working in a school would be desirable.
College also has to offer other benefits such as Executive Pension Scheme, Free membership to College’s gyms and swimming pool, meals available during term time, subsidised Health Scheme, and discounts & offers for College Staff at local businesses and retailers.
How to apply
Please visit our vacancies page to download an application page and review the full job description:
https://www.cheltenhamcollege.org/vacancies/school-porter-security-officer/
Closing date for applications is 10am on Monday, 12 June
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,025.60 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Gym membership
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cheltenham, GL53 7LD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Portering & Security Officer roles across Cheltenham College's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,026 - £23,026 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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