What makes Goldsmiths unique?
Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.
About the department
The Security Department forms part of the Estates & Facilities Directorate and is responsible for delivering a professional, responsive and customer-focused safety and security service across the Goldsmiths estate. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the team works in partnership with students, staff, contractors and external agencies to maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for the University community.
The department provides a wide range of services, including campus patrols, incident response, emergency management, control room operations, access control, CCTV and alarm monitoring, event support, safeguarding and the coordination of emergency responses. Supporting Goldsmiths’ commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion and community engagement, the Security Team plays a vital role in protecting people, property and assets while contributing to a positive campus experience.
About the role
The Campus Safety and Security Officer play a key role in supporting the delivery of a high-quality, professional security service across the Goldsmiths campus.
The post holder will contribute to ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, staff, visitors, and stakeholders, while upholding Goldsmiths’ values, policies, and commitment to equality, diversity, and excellent customer service.
About the candidate
You will be a highly capable security professional with extensive experience in security operations, incident management and response, within complex and dynamic environments. You will have a strong track record of maintaining safe, secure, and resilient settings through effective monitoring, rapid decision-making, and proactive engagement with staff, students, visitors, and external partners.
You will be able to communicate clearly with students, academics, visitors, and contractors. Be confident in both written and verbal communication and be capable of de-escalating conflict through calm and professional dialogue.
You will demonstrate excellent situational awareness and the ability to assess risk, prioritise actions, and respond effectively to emergency situations.
You will maintain a good level of physical fitness to respond to emergency and incidents and ability to access all parts of campus in a timely manner.
Benefits
We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 22 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
At Goldsmiths, University of London, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion shape how we lead, learn, and work. We are committed to building an inclusive and respectful environment, removing barriers and addressing inequalities so that everyone in our community can belong and thrive.