Candidate Profile Work Experience Essential • Significant/extensive experience in a Head of Security role within a large campus based or multi-site organisation • Experience of managing security services and teams across multiple geographically dispersed sites within the UK. • Experience of developing individuals and teams beyond core security management to encompass customer services and pastoral care.
Other Essential • Evidence of recent and continuing professional development (CPD) • Willingness to undertake further relevant training or development. • A team player who is collaborative and inclusive in their attitude and behaviour. • A good communicator – recognising the importance of listening. • A solution-focussed approach to work – focussing on what can be done rather than what can’t. • Commitment to continually improve – being the best you can possibly be. • Commitment to working flexibly to meet the business need – including occasional evening and weekend work and travelling to other UCLan sites. • An understanding of and demonstrable commitment to the University’s values of: • Achieving Together; • Being Proud; • Creating Opportunity; • Supporting All; as a framework for decisions, actions and behaviours.
Education/ Qualifications Essential • Attained or working toward The Security Institute Diploma in Security Management (Level 5). • Attained or working toward a NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. • Member of an appropriate recognised professional body. Desirable • First degree in security, business or leadership and management. • The Security Institute Advanced Diploma in Security Management (Level 7). • Strong leadership capability – able to engage, motivate and influence both internal staff, contractors and suppliers. • Ability to produce and communicate timely and accurate management reports. • Ability to prepare tender documents including specifications and SLA’s for security. • Ability to critically analyse problems and present options/solutions in a clear and concise format. • Familiar with, and able to use, the extensive Microsoft Office suite. • Possession of a full Driving Licence with no endorsements or disqualifications that will prevent travelling on University business. Skills/ Abilities Essential
• Experience of introducing technology into the workplace to improve security and enhance the customer experience. • Experience of conducting and reviewing Building Security Risk Assessments within a higher education institution. • Experience of acting as a lead for Safeguarding, PREVENT, and/or ProtectED. • Experience of developing and implementing Standard Operating for security operations. • Experience of the procurement, mobilisation, and management of contracts for supplementary security resources within a large organisation. • Developing and maintaining revenue (OPEX) budgets for security services. Desirable • Experience of managing security within a higher education institution and/or knowledge and understanding of the HE operating environment
Benefits 30 days paid leave plus bank holidays & 4 days discretionary days Flexi time scheme Relocation Scheme Full benefits can be located here.
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