Night Security Manager — Campus Safety & Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Birkbeck, University of London is seeking a Duty Security Manager for Campus Experience & Security - Nights. This permanent, full-time role leads night security operations on a 4-on-4-off shift pattern (20:00–08:00) at our Bloomsbury campus in London.

You will supervise the night team, manage rotas, oversee the control room, coordinate incident response and support campus events, while ensuring compliance with security, health & safety and data protection requirements.

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 night-time security operations and manage rotas.
• Oversee control room operations and incident response.
• Support safe delivery of campus events and staff development.
• Ensure compliance with security, health and safety and data protection requirements.
• Collaborate with Facilities Manager to drive service improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Incident response

Security operations

CCTV & access control

Communication

Calm under pressure

SIA licence (Door) & CCTV

Job description

Birkbeck, University of London is seeking a Duty Security Manager for Campus Experience & Security - Nights. This permanent, full-time role leads night security operations on a 4-on-4-off shift pattern (20:00–08:00) at our Bloomsbury campus in London.

You will supervise the night team, manage rotas, oversee the control room, coordinate incident response and support campus events, while ensuring compliance with security, health & safety and data protection requirements.