Hadlow College have an exciting opportunity and are seeking a dedicated and professional Security Officer to join our Estates department, helping to ensure a safe and secure environment for our students and staff.

This is a highly visible, customer-focused role that plays a vital part in day-to-day campus life. The position offers variety and new challenges each day, combining proactive security duties with identifying and responding to issues, while also providing support and reassurance to our campus community.

Working as part of the wider Estates team, you will be a positive, approachable, and proactive individual who contributes to creating a welcoming and supportive environment in which people can study and work with confidence.

The successful candidate must hold a full UK Category B driving licence and have access to a vehicle during working hours. A good understanding of Health and Safety procedures and best practice is also essential. It would be advantageous if you held the following licences.

Valid SIA licence
First Aid certification
Fire Warden/Fire Marshal certification

 If you do not hold the above licence / certificates, as long as you are willing to obtain them we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible!

 The Role:

Where you’ll work: This role is based at our Hadlow campus, however the nature of the work may require travel to other College sites as required to support colleagues.

Your hours: 42.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum.

Your pay: Spot salary of £28,357.84 per annum (£24,688 pa full time equivalent at 37 hours per week).

The College:

North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.

The Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following:

33 days’ annual leave (including Christmas / New Year break) plus bank holidays (full time equivalent).
Enrolment onto the People’s Partnership pension scheme (as part of the staff of North Kent College Business Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of North Kent College).
Access to free parking and a range of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.

How to Apply:

If his sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 1st March 2026, with interviews scheduled to take place on Week Commencing 9th March 2026.

North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.