The Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester, where James, Earl of Wessex is studying, is recruiting a new Security and Welfare Officer following a knife incident in the area earlier this year.
The 18-year-old, who is studying Rural Land and Property Management at the university, is based miles away from his family home in Bagshot Park.
Security role advertised
Job Centre Plus's Gloucestershire page on X shared the vacancy, saying: "Help keep campus safe as a Security and Welfare Officer in Cirencester with @RoyalAgUni. Patrol the campus, support student welfare and respond to incidents."
The permanent role offers a starting salary of £24,215 per year, progressing to £27,319.
Job description details
The job description reads: "Working as part of the Security and Welfare team within the Estates and IT Directorate, ensure the safety and welfare of our students, staff and visitors. The team will provide a reassuring, supportive and welcoming presence delivering the highest level of customer service and satisfaction.
"Additionally, the Security and Welfare Officers protect and care for the university's estate and buildings. There may be opportunities to work additional hours/overtime to cover for colleagues' absences, and to assist during busy periods and events."
Knife attack in town
According to Hello! Magazine, the job advert comes after a brutal knife attack took place in the town earlier this year.
On March 15, a 14-year-old boy attacked a teenage girl in a corner shop in Cirencester with a six-inch kitchen knife. The victim survived the attack, but in an impact statement, she described severe ongoing trauma, including flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and a loss of independence.
The perpetrator was given a 12-month referral order and a three-year restraining order, sparking online backlash for not being severe enough.
