Campus Safety Officer

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading further education institution in Manchester seeks a Campus Safety Officer to ensure a secure environment for students and staff. This full-time role requires a commitment to safety, excellent people skills, and the ability to handle challenging situations calmly. The position offers competitive salary and significant benefits, including professional development opportunities. The applicant should have training or be willing to work towards necessary safety qualifications, ensuring a proactive approach to safeguarding.

Benefits

35 days paid annual leave plus 5 bank holidays

3 well-being days per year

Significant pension contribution

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Maintain a secure and supportive atmosphere across campuses.
• Respond swiftly to incidents and promote positive behaviour.
• Support students and staff in a safe environment.

Skills

SIA Level 2 Door Supervisor (or willingness to work towards)

SIA CCTV Operator (or willingness to work towards)

Good Literacy and Numeracy skills (minimum level 2)

Level 3 First Aid at Work (or willingness to work towards)

Trauma informed Training (or willingness to work towards)

Fire Marshall Training

ACT Security Training

Experience of working with young people/adults

Experience of positive behaviour management

Excellent communication skills

Strong people skills

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs

Understanding of safeguarding principles

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Campus Safety Officer Job reference REQ012053 Date posted 01/02/2026 Application closing date 05/03/2026 Location Manchester Salary * Pro-Rata £21,153.85 - £26,798.54 (FTE £25,000 - £31,671) per annum Package Competitive Benefits plus Local Government Pension Scheme Contractual hours 35 Basis Full time Job category/type Support Team Attachments Campus Safety Officer.pdf Job description

Are you passionate about creating a safe and welcoming environment where students and staff can thrive? At The Manchester College, we’re looking for vigilant and approachable Campus Safety Officers to play a key role in maintaining a secure and supportive atmosphere across our campuses. You’ll be the friendly, reassuring presence that ensures everyone feels protected and responding swiftly to incidents, promoting positive behaviour, and upholding safety procedures. In this vital role, you’ll help shape a space where learning can flourish without disruption. If you're calm under pressure, people-focused, and committed to safety, we want you on our team.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Planning and Performance Department as a Campus Safety Officer on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week), term-time only (36 weeks) basis. The role is based at our Openshaw Campus however, this is a college wide role and could be allocated to any of our 5 sites depending on requirements of the business.

Site Information

Our Openshaw campus is a vibrant, modern hub of learning, equipped with outstanding, industry-standard facilities designed to inspire both staff and students. Located just outside Manchester city centre, the campus offers a wide range of vocational and academic courses, with specialist spaces for areas such as construction, engineering, health, and digital.

Who are TMC?

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Proudly, The Manchester College is also 1 of only 57 organisations nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and their development.

Benefits

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 5 bank holidays (pro-rated for weeks worked per year).
• 3 well-being days per year (pro-rata).
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Cycle to work scheme.
• SIA Level 2 Door Supervisor (or willingness to work towards).
• SIA CCTV Operator (or willingness to work towards).
• Good Literacy and Numeracy skills (minimum level 2).
• Level 3 First Aid at Work (or willingness to work towards).
• Trauma informed Training (or willingness to work towards).
• Fire Marshall Training.
• ACT Security Training.
• Experience of working with young people/adults in an educational or similar environment.
• Experience of positive behaviour management.
• Experience of dealing with incidents and incident management including.
• To have empathy with young people, approachable but with the confidence to assert authority when required.
• To show Basic Conflict Management Skills and to have a good understanding of the Security and Education Industries.
• Experience of working under pressure, including handling difficult situations on your own and de-escalating them.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong people skills.
• Ability to foster a culture of teamwork and excellence.
• The ability to manage challenging situations calmly.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.
• Understanding of the issues faced by young people that impact on their safety and wellbeing.
• Committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
• Committed to the principles of equality and diversity.
• To know and understand the definition of Reasonable Force as stated in Common Law.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Prevent Duty.
• Knowledge about drugs and alcohol policies in relation to young people.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 05/03/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!