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 well being, 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 Team Leader role provides support to the Safety and Security Operations Manager to ensure Campus remains a safe, secure and welcoming environment for all students, staff and visitors. The post holder is responsible for supervising a team of Campus Security Control Team Officers and Campus Safety and Security and FOH Officers, daily operations, overseeing incident response, and supporting with compliance with university policies, procedures and legal obligations.

About the candidate 

You will be an experienced and professional security leader with a strong commitment to creating safe, secure, and welcoming environments for students, staff, and visitors. You will possess proven leadership skills in managing and supervising front line security teams, ensuring high standards of operational performance, customer service, and community engagement. With a proactive and visible approach to campus safety, you will need to demonstrate the ability to coordinate daily security operations, oversee incident response, and support the effective delivery of safety and security services across a diverse university environment. You will be confident in leading teams, allocating resources, monitoring performance, and providing guidance and support to Security Control Officers and Campus Safety, Security, and Front of House staff. A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, the candidate builds positive relationships with students, colleagues, contractors, and external stakeholders. with a customer-focused mindset, making them well-suited to the role of Campus Safety and Security Team Leader.

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 well being initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Closing Date: 26 Aug 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £34,925 to £39,297 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting

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 well being, 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 Control Team Officer is responsible for coordinating real time responses to all security incidents, and events across campus and will be prepared to cover for the Team Leader in their absence. Operating from the control room and deploying on-site when required, the role combines expert CCTV surveillance, incident coordination, decision-making in accordance with established procedures, and communication with internal teams and external agencies. The role requires a proactive, visible presence across campus to support the Goldsmiths community and maintain high standards of safety and service. 

This position is essential in maintaining a safe, secure, and resilient campus environment.

About the candidate

You will be a highly capable security professional with extensive experience in security operations, incident management, and control room coordination 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. With expertise in CCTV surveillance, control room operations, and incident response, you will be confident in coordinating real-time responses to security incidents, emergencies, and operational issues. You will demonstrate excellent situational awareness and the ability to assess risk, prioritise actions, and deploy resources effectively while ensuring compliance with established procedures and organisational policies. You will possess strong leadership qualities and be experienced in supporting and guiding front line teams, with the capability to deputise for senior colleagues when required. 

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 well being initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Closing Date: 26 Aug 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £31,720 to £34,925 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting

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 well being, 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 Control Team Officer is responsible for coordinating real time responses to all security incidents, and events across campus and will be prepared to cover for the Team Leader in their absence. 

Operating from the control room and deploying on-site when required, the role combines expert CCTV surveillance, incident coordination, decision-making in accordance with established procedures, and communication with internal teams and external agencies. 

The role requires a proactive, visible presence across campus to support the Goldsmiths community and maintain high standards of safety and service. This position is essential in maintaining a safe, secure, and resilient campus environment.

About the candidate

You will be a highly capable security professional with extensive experience in security operations, incident management, and control room coordination 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.

With expertise in CCTV surveillance, control room operations, and incident response, you will be confident in coordinating real-time responses to security incidents, emergencies, and operational issues. 

You will demonstrate excellent situational awareness and the ability to assess risk, prioritise actions, and deploy resources effectively while ensuring compliance with established procedures and organisational policies.

You will possess strong leadership qualities and is experienced in supporting and guiding front line teams, with the capability to deputise for senior colleagues when required.

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.

Closing Date: 26 Aug 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £31,720 to £34,925 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting

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 well being, 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 Safety & Security Operations Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and continuously improving the University’s operational security service to ensure a safe, secure, and supportive environment for students, staff, visitors, campus assets and properties. In this capacity, the Safety & Security Operations Manager serves as the operational lead for university emergency preparedness, incident response, incident management, and stakeholder engagement.

About the candidate

You will be Experience in security operations management. Have a strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills suitable for a diverse university community. Incident management and stakeholder engagement skills Experience in incident response, risk assessment, and emergency planning. Knowledge of modern security technologies and control systems. Ability to manage pressure and make rapid, informed decisions. Drive continuous improvement, and maintain a safe, secure and welcoming campus environment.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 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 well being initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Closing Date: 26 Aug 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £44,753 to £49,738 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting

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

FM Services sits within the Estates & Facilities Directorate and delivers a wide range of essential facilities support across the Goldsmiths campus. The department provides cleaning, portering, postal operations, waste management and janitorial services that ensure our buildings and spaces remain clean, functional and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.

Our teams play a key role in the daily running of the University, supporting academic activity, events and campus operations with a strong focus on service quality and customer care. Working collaboratively with colleagues and partners, FM Services offers a dynamic, hands‑on environment where teamwork, reliability and pride in maintaining Goldsmiths’ spaces are central to our mission.

About the role

The FM Janitor role supports the aims of the FM Operations Services by delivering high quality janitorial, hygiene, and adhoc cleaning services across the University. This role plays a key part in maintaining safe, clean, and well-presented internal and external environments, responding to emergencies, supporting campus operations, and assisting portering and maintenance colleagues when required. The post holder will work as part of a multifunctional team and undertake a broad range of duties including waste management, toilet cleaning, emergency cleaning response, and rotational hygiene tasks.

About the candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in the cleaning sector and be confident using a wide range of professional cleaning equipment and machinery to deliver high standards of service across a varied estate. They will be a proactive team player with strong communication skills, able to build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple departments.

Flexible and customer-focused, they will support both cleaning and portering operations, including moving furniture, setting up rooms and responding to urgent requests. A strong awareness of health and safety, COSHH and waste management requirements is essential, together with the ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities and contribute to a safe and welcoming environment.

Benefits

We have generous benefits which include 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.

Closing Date: 30 Aug 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £26,750 to £29,493 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting
Part time

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

FM Services sits within the Estates & Facilities Directorate and delivers a wide range of essential facilities support across the Goldsmiths campus. The department provides cleaning, portering, postal operations, waste management and janitorial services that ensure our buildings and spaces remain clean, functional and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.

Our teams play a key role in the daily running of the University, supporting academic activity, events and campus operations with a strong focus on service quality and customer care. Working collaboratively with colleagues and partners, FM Services offers a dynamic, hands‑on environment where teamwork, reliability and pride in maintaining Goldsmiths’ spaces are central to our mission.

About the role

The FM Operations Manager manages the operational delivery of cleaning, janitorial, portering and waste management services across the university estate ensuring they run safely, efficiently and to consistently high standards.

The post holder will manage and support the FM Supervisors, oversee team performance, resolve operational challenges and ensure operational service continuity during busy periods and events. 

Working closely with the Head of Facilities Management, this role helps maintain an excellent, reliable and customer focused facilities service across the estate.

About the candidate

The ideal candidate will bring strong operational leadership within cleaning, janitorial and portering services, with the confidence to coordinate teams across a busy and varied estate. A clear communicator with well‑developed interpersonal skills, they will demonstrate sound judgement, steady decision‑making and the ability to respond effectively to operational pressures and emerging issues.

A solid understanding of health and safety, industry standards and best practice is essential, alongside the ability to use systems, data and planning tools to maintain service quality. The role suits a professional who leads by example, builds constructive relationships with stakeholders, and is committed to delivering a reliable, customer‑focused and well‑presented campus environment.

Benefits

We have generous benefits which include an agile working environment, 28 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.

Closing Date: 23 Aug 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £44,753 to £49,738 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting

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 

Estates and Facilities is a technical and specialist directorate of around 250 staff, responsible for maintenance, capital projects, statutory compliance, infrastructure and facilities services across the University's 16-acre New Cross campus, which spans a wide mix of historic, post-war and modern buildings.

About the role 

You will coordinate and maintain statutory compliance documentation and maintenance records across the estate, including electrical certification, fire and water hygiene records, and asbestos and lift documentation. Working closely with the Head of Maintenance and Supervisors, you'll track certification expiry dates, maintain audit trails, and support internal and external compliance audits.

About the candidate 

You will have administrative experience within an office or organisational environment, ideally with experience managing documents, records or filing systems. High attention to detail, strong organisational and time-management skills, and good IT literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint) are essential, along with a methodical, proactive and discreet approach to handling sensitive information.

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.

Closing Date: 14 Aug 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £34,925 to £39,297 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting

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 

Estates and Facilities is a technical and specialist directorate of around 250 staff, responsible for maintenance, capital projects, statutory compliance, infrastructure and facilities services across the University's 16-acre New Cross campus, which spans a wide mix of historic, post-war and modern buildings.

About the role 

You will supervise and coordinate day-to-day electrical, mechanical and associated maintenance works across the estate, ensuring PPM, reactive and statutory compliance tasks are completed safely and to agreed service levels. You'll act as first point of technical escalation, oversee contractors, and support the maintenance team, reporting to the Head of Maintenance.

About the candidate 

You will hold a recognised electrical or mechanical qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent) with solid building maintenance or facilities management experience, including supervising staff or contractors. A strong understanding of M&E systems, current H&S legislation and the ability to read technical drawings are essential, along with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 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.

Closing Date: 14 Aug 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £44,753 to £49,738 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting

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

Estates & Facilities aim is to provide our campus with sustainable, first-class facilities for research, teaching and learning and other activities. To create a vibrant and safe environment for students, staff and visitors and to deliver our services in a professional and integrated way.

About the role

We’re looking for a customer-focused individual to join us as Estates & Facilities Assistant. Working on Reception as part of our Help Desk team, they will be the first point of contact for calls to Goldsmiths on the main telephone number and staff and students reporting issues and requesting information and services on campus. The role also provides support to colleagues within the department.

About the candidate

You will have excellent communication and administration skills from working in a customer service environment. Proficient using Microsoft Office applications, internet-based software systems and attention to detail and accuracy. Understand the responsibilities and services of the department and its contribution to the student experience.

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.

Closing Date: 16 Aug 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £26,750 to £29,493 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting (pro rata)
Part time