Security Admin at UWE, Bristol

January 27, 2024

Job Description

We are a creative, ambitious and inclusive Security team and we need you to assist us in providing a customer focused service to members of the University Community. You will work as part of a small administration team who support each other by working together and in line with our University Values. 

The team share information and solve problems together in an innovative and enterprising way, always striving to provide the best possible service. 

About this role: The role involves working within a friendly, customer focused and supportive environment.  

Our Administration Assistants are the first point of contact for queries and guidance relating to security policy, access control, keys, ID cards, along with day to day administration for the department.

The role is a part time, permanent role of 30 hours, compressed over 3 days, Monday to Wednesday (07:30 – 18:00) with a 30 minute break.

About you: You don’t need have to have worked in Higher Education or have been to university to apply for this role. 

We are looking for a person with strong customer service skills and excellent attention to detail. You should also possess excellent and proactive organisation skills.

We make use of a number of IT systems such as Microsoft Office,) and a number of external databases, so being comfortable with IT systems and being able to pick up new technologies is essential. 

You will understand the importance of confidentiality and will be a constructive, positive communicator who is capable of building rapport across a wide range of stakeholders.

You will have experience of working in a busy team, dealing with queries from a range of sources. 

Your attention to detail will be second to none, along with being able to demonstrate accurate data entry and a mind set for the continuous improvement of processes. 

You will have experience of working collaboratively towards common goals and will be looking to enhance your own personal learning and development, as well as supporting the development of those around you. 

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 36,000 students and 4,200 staff from right across the globe.

In addition to progressive pay rates, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including generous annual leave and pension schemes as well as opportunities for training and personal development.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Multiple Heritage or Other Minority Ethnic candidates.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information:

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Sharon Evans on 0117 328 2439 or email: sharon2.evans@uwe.ac.uk

Interviews will take place in person, on our Frenchay campus.

This role is campus based with some opportunity for home working at the current time.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route.


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