Campus Safety Manager

University of Surrey; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Relocation support

Flexible working

On-site facilities

Cycle to work

Job summary

The University of Surrey is seeking a Campus Safety Manager to lead safety, security and welfare for students, staff and visitors. You will act as the face of campus safety, coordinating response to incidents, emergencies and everyday enquiries while maintaining a warm, supportive environment.

The role features a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern to cover a 24/7 service. Strong leadership, risk awareness and stakeholder communication are essential to ensure a safe campus community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading safety or security teams in a large campus or similar environment.
• Proven ability to manage incidents and emergencies with calm decisiveness.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Campus Safety team's activities and performance.
• Organise staff shifts and delegate tasks to ensure 24/7 coverage.
• Evaluate operations to identify risks and weaknesses and respond to incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Team supervision

Incident response

Education

Relevant security or management qualification

Tools

CCTV systems

Access controls

Security systems

Job description

A unique opening has arisen to become a Campus Safety Manager here at the University of Surrey, supporting our students, staff members and visitors.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic member to join our crucial campus service. You will be the ‘face’ of the University, dealing with everything from a student locked out of their room to crisis & emergency management, ensuring the campus is a safe environment for everyone, offering support and advice.

Working hours for this role are pre-assigned “4 on, 4 off” shift patterns to support our 24/7 service. You will be expected to work 2 days then 2 nights for each “4 on” cycle.

Role & Responsibilities:

Being a Campus Manager, you’ll be overseeing the safety, security and welfare of those working, studying and visiting the University.

You’ll deal with both staff and students on a day-to-day basis, so we welcome applications from those who have a keen interest in creating a warm and welcoming environment for our students and understands that every shift will come with new challenges to deal with. The role is varied by nature and a level of discretion will be needed to ensure that we are always doing what is best for our community.

The ideal candidate should possess a robust background in management, outstanding leadership skills, and a dedication to the safety and security of our campus community.

As a member of Campus Safety Team, you will receive a comprehensive training plan to ensure that you are well equipped to deal with handling the common student and staff enquiries.

The University of Surrey is amongst the highest achieving universities in the United Kingdom, named as University of the Year for Employment 2021. Surrey is one of only a few institutions to significantly rise in the NSS tables following an unprecedented 18 months for the sector. We are proud of our achievements, and you will be joining us at the start of an exciting journey to further position Surrey as a leading institution for Student Experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the Campus Safety team's activities.
• Organize shifts and delegate tasks to team members.
• Evaluate Campus Safety operations to pinpoint risks and weaknesses.
• Address incidents and emergencies, orchestrating an effective response.
• Lead inquiries into incidents and communicate findings to relevant parties.
• Compile incident reports and keep precise records.
• Liaise with emergency services as required.
• Manage Campus Safety systems, including CCTV, alarms, and access controls.
• Perform regular patrols and checks to secure the premises.

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• Up to 40 days holiday: 25 days annual leave + 7 University Closure Days + Bank Holidays
• Salary Sacrifice benefits including cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare
• Access to world-class facilities at discounted rates
• On-site parking for commuters, and on-site cafes, restaurants and coffee shops

In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this position (at offer stage).

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8 th December.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.