This is a varied and challenging role that requires initiative, responsibility and teamwork. No two days are ever the same. You will balance protecting world-class collections with being a professional, approachable presence for the many people who come through the Museum's doors This is a permanent part-time post, working 30 hours per week, on a rota including early and late shifts, plus on-call duties Please note that this post is subject to checks necessary for the successful post holder to have a Known Consignor status. You will therefore be required to provide employment and/or education history going back for a full 5 years in your application, as well as a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Due to working in restricted and sensitive areas, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Diversity Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave. Why join us? At the Ashmolean, you will be more than a Security Officer. You will be part of a team that safeguards treasures of global importance and ensures the Museum remains a place of inspiration, learning and enjoyment for all. Every day, you will contribute to protecting history and enabling its future. You will have experience of working with technical security systems. You will possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. You will have a strong awareness of health and safety in a public environment. You will be flexible, responsible and committed to working as part of a diverse and supportive team. Your responsibilities will include: protecting collections, staff, visitors and volunteers through vigilant patrols, dynamic assessments and proactive security measures, monitoring and managing advanced technical systems, including CCTV, access control and life safety systems and acting as a first responder to incidents and emergencies, remaining calm and professional while taking swift and effective action. Please refer to the job description for the full list of responsibilities. You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template as part of your online application. The supporting evidence form lists each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description – please explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.Job Summary
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