Interim Head of Security

The University of Kent; Canterbury; In loco; GBP 59.000 - 67.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

43 days' leave per year

Excellent pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Kent invites applications for Interim Head of Security. You will provide strategic and operational leadership on security matters across the campus, including incident response, and oversee security staff to deliver a safe, customer‑friendly service for staff, students and visitors.

You should have substantial experience managing risk and security in a large organisation, familiarity with SIA Regulations and BS7858, and a strong track record in higher education security

Competenze

• A high level of education evidenced by a first degree, accreditation or senior rank.
• Knowledge of SIA Regulations and BS7858 standards.
• Substantial experience managing risk and operational security services.
• Understanding of security issues in the higher education sector.

Mansioni

• Provide strategic and operational leadership on all security matters, including serious incidents.
• Lead deployment and management of security staff to deliver a customer‑friendly service.
• Liaise with stakeholders to maintain a safe campus for staff, students and visitors.
• Advise on security, parking enforcement and transport issues.
• Develop and implement University Security Strategy and related policies and guidelines.

Conoscenze

Security leadership

Risk management

SIA regs BS7858 knowledge

Higher education security

Formazione

First degree or equivalent

Professional accreditation

Senior service rank or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Interim Head of Security

Location: Canterbury

Salary: £59,390 to £66,819 per annum

Grade: Grade 9

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Ends 31/07/2028

Release Date: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Closing Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026

Reference: CS-445-26

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent formed a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

Are you a strategic and tactical thinker with excellent communication skills and an inclusive leadership style. If you have substantial experience managing risk and operational security services within a medium to large sized organisation, plus knowledge of working to SIA Regulations and BS7858 standards, then this is a great opportunity for you.

Join us as Interim Head of Security where you will provide strategic and operational leadership on all security matters, including serious incidents, to ensure appropriate security services are delivered and to reduce the risk of harm to the University community, taking lead responsibility for the effective deployment and management of all security staff to ensure that an effective, customer friendly service is delivered, supporting students, staff, the wider community and other key stakeholders.

As Interim Head of Security you can expect to be involved in:

• Providing strategic and operational leadership on all security matters
• Liaising with stakeholders on all security issues and events to maintain a safe and secure campus for staff, students and visitors
• Advising on all related security, parking enforcement and transport issues
• Developing and implementing University Security Strategy and infrastructure, with related Policies and Operational Guidelines, to ensure all security and services are delivered within recognised legislative guidelines and codes of practice.

What will you bring to the role?

• A high level of education, which could be evidenced through a first degree, professional accreditation or senior service rank or equivalent
• Knowledge of working to SIA Regulations and BS7858 standards
• Substantial experience managing risk and operational security services within a medium to large sized organisation
• Demonstrable understanding of the security issues relating to the higher education sector.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve - join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Additional Information:

Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)

PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

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