At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a security team to ensure a safe environment for students and staff.
- Company: Join a reputable education organisation in Hampshire with a focus on safety.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and the chance to shape security services.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence security policies and work in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in campus safety while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in security management and strong people skills required.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
Dawson Jones Recruitment is working with an education organisation in Hampshire to recruit an experienced Security Manager for an initial 9-month interim assignment. This is a varied management role combining people leadership, operational security and security systems management. You'll lead an established team responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors, while also helping to develop and improve the organisation's wider security provision.
The role includes:
- Leading a team consisting of a Supervisor and Site Stewards, with potential responsibility for a further team of Welfare Wardens
- Managing the performance, development and day-to-day operation of the security team
- Overseeing CCTV, access control, alarm and wider security systems
- Supporting the installation, integration and development of security systems rather than simply their day-to-day operation
- Developing and reviewing security policies, procedures and working practices
- Managing security incidents and ensuring appropriate escalation and response
- Overseeing aspects of parking and traffic management
- Liaising with contractors and external service providers
- Working collaboratively with teams across the organisation to maintain a safe and welcoming campus environment
- Supporting the delivery of an effective out-of-hours security service
The position is primarily Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, although some flexibility is required. As the manager responsible for an out-of-hours service, you may occasionally need to respond to calls outside normal working hours and, where necessary, attend site. This is expected to be rare.
About you:
We're looking for someone with strong security management experience who can combine technical knowledge with confident and effective people management. You'll ideally have:
- Experience managing a security team within a complex organisation or estate
- Good knowledge of CCTV, access control and alarm systems
- Experience beyond simply operating security systems, ideally including installation, integration or development
- Experience developing or contributing to security policies and procedures
- Strong contractor and stakeholder management skills
- The confidence to manage different personalities and hold your own when required
- A diplomatic, intuitive and measured approach to dealing with people and situations
- The flexibility to respond appropriately when unexpected issues arise
- A full UK driving licence
Previous experience within education would be advantageous but isn't essential. We're equally interested in candidates from other complex, public-facing environments who can demonstrate the right combination of security expertise, leadership and interpersonal skills. This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for an established security operation while helping to shape and develop the service over the course of the assignment.
Apply with your CV or contact Claire Harrison at Dawson Jones Recruitment for a confidential conversation.
Security Manager employer: Dawson Jones Recruitment Ltd
Dawson Jones Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and compliance within the public sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and leadership in fire safety management, all while fostering collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the South West.
Contact Details:
Dawson Jones Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
