Security and Risk Manager

Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe campus but would need to regularly visit all campuses and residences.

Salary - £44,128 - £55,755

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That's why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University's DRIVE values are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

Working within the Estates and Facilities Directorate, the Security and Risk Manager will be responsible for overseeing the University's security and guarding services, ensuring the safety and security of all students, staff, and visitors.

The role will involve managing security staff, developing and implementing security policies and coordinating emergency response and resilience planning across the University campuses and residences.

Key tasks will include:

1. Annual planning, budgets, training, developing and overseeing security strategy, policies, procedures, and site assignment instructions to ensure a safe campus environment.
2. Collaborating with other departments, local law enforcement and emergency services to ensure a safe campus environment.

What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University's values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact nick.barber@bnu.ac.uk or paul.robinson@bnu.ac.uk

All applications are to be made in full and online.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Security and Risk Manager

Faculty/Directorate: Estates & Facilities

Grade: H

Location: High Wycombe Campus but would need to regularly visit campuses and halls of residence as part of the role.

Hours: 37

Responsible to: Facilities & Services Manager

Responsible for: Security services and campus safety - to include oversight of security site manager, supervisors and up to 30 security officers.

Job Purpose:

The Security and Risk Manager is responsible for overseeing the University's security and guarding services, ensuring the safety and security of all students, staff, and visitors. This role involves managing security staff, developing and implementing security policies and coordinating emergency response and resilience planning across the University.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Security Management:

• Lead the security team, including recruitment, training, performance management and development.
• Create and manage rotas to ensure adequate cover at all sites at all times, including for unexpected staff absences.
• Develop and oversee security strategy, policies, procedures, and site assignment instructions to ensure a safe campus environment.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement and emergency services as needed.

Resilience Planning:

• Develop and maintain the University's Business Continuity and Incident Management plans.
• Lead the response to incidents and emergencies, ensuring effective communication and coordination of Major Incident situations.
• Conduct regular training sessions for staff and students to support emergency procedures and protocols.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of Resilience Plans and update them as necessary working with stakeholders across university sites.
• Support the University Prevent Lead as appropriate.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as the primary point of contact for security-related matters within the University.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure security measures are integrated into all aspects of campus operations.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on security and resilience activities and incidents.
• Deliver training on security and resilience-related matters to University staff, outside of the direct team.
• Line management responsibilities including recruitment and selection, performance management, professional development, motivation, health & safety and wellbeing.
• Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices.
• Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION - Essential Criteria Only
Education, Qualifications & Training:

• Degree in related subject or relevant experience.
• Significant experience in security management, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Risk management experience or qualification.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Delivering an excellent customer experience.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of current security technologies and best practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle emergency situations effectively.
• Experience with business continuity planning and crisis management.

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation and networking skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Able to work effectively in a team and with a range of people.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and able to work on own initiative.
• Excellent IT skills and experience of managing systems to deliver services and efficiencies.
• Ability to co-ordinate and manage complex activities effectively.

Special Requirements:

• The position will require for on-call/out of hours/weekend working where necessary.
• Front Line SIA and CCTV licence.

Behavioural INDICATORS:
Delivering excellent service:

• Providing the best quality service to external and internal customers/students/stakeholders.
• Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up customer service standards.

Finding solutions:

• Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions.

Working Together:

• Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives.