Night Duty Security Manager — Campus Experience

Birkbeck University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Birkbeck, University of London is seeking a Duty Security Manager for Campus Experience & Security – Nights. The role covers 4-on-4-off shifts from 20:00 to 08:00, offering a permanent, full-time contract in London.

You will lead the night security team, manage rotas, coordinate incident response and support campus events while ensuring high standards of service and compliance with security, health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or leading a security team.
• Experience responding to incidents and coordinating emergency situations.
• Knowledge of security operations, risk assessment and compliance requirements.
• Confidence using CCTV, access control and incident reporting systems.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions.
• A current SIA Door Supervisor and CCTV licence, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of campus security operations.
• Manage rotas and staffing, oversee control room operations.
• Coordinate incident response and support safe delivery of campus events.
• Contribute to service improvements, staff development and compliance with security, health & safety & data protection.

Skills

Security leadership

Incident response

Security operations

Risk assessment

CCTV & access control

Communication skills

Decision making

SIA licence

CCTV licence

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Job description

Birkbeck, University of London is seeking a Duty Security Manager for Campus Experience & Security – Nights. The role covers 4-on-4-off shifts from 20:00 to 08:00, offering a permanent, full-time contract in London.

You will lead the night security team, manage rotas, coordinate incident response and support campus events while ensuring high standards of service and compliance with security, health and safety regulations.