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Site and Security Assistant

Dovetail Ref: 192559
FE & HE Not specified Permanent mid Level 22 October 2026
West Midlands
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Job Description

Site and Security Assistant

Permanent

Location: West Midlands

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider in the West Midlands, helping to keep the site safe, secure and welcoming for staff, learners and visitors. This is a hands-on, on-site role supporting the day-to-day running and security of the premises.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Monitoring and maintaining site security, including access control and keyholding duties.
  • Carrying out regular site checks and patrols, identifying and reporting any issues.
  • Responding promptly to security incidents, alarms and emergencies.
  • Supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the site, including opening and closing procedures.
  • Liaising professionally with staff, learners and visitors.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • At least 3 years' experience in a site, security or premises-based role
  • Valid SIA license
  • Good communication skills
  • Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check

If you're reliable, security-minded and ready to play a key part in keeping a busy site safe and running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Grace Cousins

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Requirements

  • At least 3 years' experience in a site, security or premises-based role
  • Valid SIA license
  • Good communication skills
  • Enhanced DBS check

Skills & Qualifications

Site securityAccess controlKeyholdingSite patrolsIncident responseEmergency responseAlarm monitoring

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