Job
Overview
LIPA is a world leading provider of university-level performing and creative arts training. Our students become part of an international community of creatives, performers, technicians, film makers and business people, who learn by working together on fully realised productions and projects. We enjoy a global reputation for the quality of our teaching, our world class facilities and an enviable track record of graduate employment.
You will be a member of the team responsible for providing 24-hour security for our buildings. As well as carrying out routine patrols of the buildings, grounds and monitoring unauthorised parking, you will also carry out reception duties during the day and act as a first aider in the workplace (training can be provided).
As you will be our first point of contact for our visitors you will need to be able to create a good first impression, have good interpersonal skills, tact and when necessary, firmness in dealing with a variety of situations.
Experience of this kind of work will be advantageous as would SIA certification. An ability to be flexible, work 12-hour shift patterns (ideally including nights and weekends) is essential. As required to cover holidays, sickness, and ad hoc absences.
You will need to be able to obtain satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure for this position.
Closing date for applications: Friday 24th October 2025 at 12 noon
CV’s will not be accepted as we are a Higher Education Institute.
Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact our Recruitment Team on recruit@lipa.ac.uk or 0151 330 3091.
Please send your completed application form to recruit@lipa.ac.uk
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunity’s employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
As part of our Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans-gender.
Appointments will always be made on merit.
LIPA - a registered charity No. 1001565.