The University of St Andrews is currently seeking an ambitious and dynamic individual for the position of Security & Response Team Leader. The post holder will manage the tasking, deployment, operational activity and welfare of one of the small teams of Security and Response officers.
The team’s primary purpose is providing a customer-focused and professional service in order to ensure a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors to the University. Additionally, they safeguard the security of University buildings and their contents, protect the fabric of University buildings from damage by fire, flood and theft, and provide an initial point of contact for security-related issues, incidents or student welfare concerns. They also liaise with relevant University professional services or schools, and the emergency services when necessary.
The Team Leader will be required to work alongside their team on shifts providing a 24/7, all year-round service working a 12-hour day shift / night shift pattern. The teams work a 4 on 4 off 12-hour shift pattern rotating between sets of dayshifts and sets of nightshifts.
A Premium Hours Payment of an additional 1/3rd time uplift is paid for hours worked between 10 pm and 6 am where those hours are not subject to any other overtime rate. This equates to an approximate 11% uplift in salary which is reflected in the on-target earnings as shown. Weekend and festive period working is required.
Applicants require to demonstrate they have the ability manage, motivate and develop staff, have well developed IT skills, good communication skills, investigation and planning skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure and a full UK driving licence. A full list of essential and desirable criteria are contained in the person specification section of the advert.
Informal enquires should be directed to [email protected]
Before an appointment can be confirmed, you will be subject to a Basic Disclosure check and driving assessment.
Applications will only be considered following submission of a University application form through the University vacancies website.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
- Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
- Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
- Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- A range of family friendly policies
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.
We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [email protected].
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Interview date: 10 September 2026
Estates
Salary - £32,080 - £37,694
Start date - October 2026
