Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential • Security Management qualification or equivalent relevant experience. (Minimum BTEC Level 5 Security Management Qualification) • NEBOSH/IOSH certificate and knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation • Knowledge of relevant security legislation (Data Protection, Freedom of Information Security Industry Act & GDPR). • Knowledge of Counter Terrorism matters • A working knowledge of common law and other relevant legislation Desirable • Security Industry Authority (SIA) trained and licensed • This post will be a member of The Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO)
Experience Essential • Proven and demonstrable experience as a security manager or similar position. • Significant change management experience. • Solid understanding of budgeting and statistical data analysis • In depth knowledge in and demonstrable experience of managing security access control systems, including CCTV • Developing, managing and operating shift patterns and 24/7 secure environments, based on insourced staff. • IT and data governance • Risk management including contingency planning, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Management • Understanding of Security and sensitive matters surrounding safeguarding, religious tolerance, radicalisation and other issues related to the combat of terrorism and anti-social behaviour in the context of Central London • Relevant experience of working within a large complex organisation involving diverse stakeholders • Extensive experience of leading and developing teams; driving performance in a challenging environment. • Demonstrable experience of managing Trade Union relationships including consultation in accordance with HR processes and procedures. • Experience in managing external contractors, including additional external resources as required. Desirable • Experience in Higher Education
Skills and Abilities Essential
• Excellent IT skills using MS Office and the ability to learn other specialised software • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write detailed reports, policies, procedures and strategies combined with good presentation skills including the use of PowerPoint or similar presentation software.. • Strong ability to plan and organise; developing the service in terms of continual improvement • Ability to demonstrate calm judgment and pragmatism, with resilience, flexibility and determination to resolve issues and incidents within a demanding and dynamic environment • Proven ability to manage conflicting priorities and to work well under pressure • Excellent conflict management skills. • Strong resilience, excellent leadership skills and the ability to manage, inspire and motivate teams and others by creating an inclusive culture matching the university’s values. • Customer focused with a track record of delivering high quality customer service: responding well to service issues • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; including excellent negotiating, influencing and consensus building skills; a strong networker; good listening skills • Sound judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills; high degree of political awareness: tact, diplomacy and sensitivity to issues of organisational culture • Strong ability to demonstrate authority and establish credibility with all key stakeholders • High professional standards and integrity • Able to undertake on call (24/7) manager duties (shared basis)
We are a flexible, high- performing learning organisation
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