Overview
Head of Campus Support & Security Jobs in Manchester, England, United Kingdom at The University of Manchester
Title: Head of Campus Support & Security
Company: The University of Manchester
Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom
The Role:
Provide strategic leadership and direction for Campus Support, Security Services, Access Control, Crime Prevention, Car Parking and Traffic Management across the University estate. The postholder will lead a multi-disciplinary team through a number of direct reports, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused services that support the safety, wellbeing and experience of students, staff and visitors.
The role is responsible for shaping and delivering long-term service strategies, driving operational performance, promoting continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and standards. Working closely with key stakeholders across the University, the postholder will play a pivotal role in creating a safe, secure and welcoming campus environment.
You Will:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for Campus Support & Security, Access Control, Crime Reduction, Car Parks and Traffic Management services.
- Lead, support and develop a group of managers, ensuring high performance, effective communication and a cohesive service culture.
- Oversee the development and implementation of long-term strategies for security, mobility, campus support and crime reduction.
- Act as the University’s senior lead for crime reduction, emergency response coordination and major event security planning.
You Will Bring:
- Significant leadership experience in a large or complex organisation.
- Proven ability to lead managers and multi disciplinary operational teams.
- Experience setting strategy, managing change and driving service improvements.
- Senior level understanding of security, crime reduction, access control or estates operations.
What You’ll Get:
- 29 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and December closure days
- Generous pension scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Access to a wide range of staff benefits, including discounts, wellbeing support, and development programmes
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