Security & Amenities Manager

The Grammar School at Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Leeds is seeking an experienced Security and Amenities Manager to oversee security across its expansive grounds. This senior role involves developing security strategies, managing the security team, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should possess a strong background in security management and demonstrate excellent leadership and risk management skills. The position is full-time, with flexibility required for various working hours. A competitive salary is offered along with generous benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Aviva pension with employer contribution

Free onsite gym and fitness classes

Free parking

Discounts for staff meals

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior security role, managing teams.
• Ability to develop and implement security strategies.
• Experience in compliance with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the school's Security Strategy.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments across the campus.
• Manage and develop the Security and Amenities Team.

Skills

Leadership

Calm under pressure

Risk management

Strong judgement

People management

Education

Background in military, police or security management

Job description

Job description

• Full time Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours a week between 7am and 6.30pm (exact start and finish times to be agreed)

• Permanent, all year round

• Salary: SM1 38 - £45,623

Are you a confident, calm leader who thrives on responsibility and purpose?

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Security and Amenities Manager to lead and deliver a comprehensive security strategy across our beautiful 130-acre school estate.

This is a senior operational role with real impact, ensuring the safety and security of pupils, colleagues, visitors and external users, while fostering a culture of vigilance, professionalism and care across our school community. You’ll bring strong leadership, sound judgement and a steady presence, particularly in high-pressure situations.

The role would suit someone with a background in the military, police or wider uniformed services, or an experienced security professional who enjoys combining strategic oversight with hands‑on leadership.

This is a newly created role within our evolving Estates and Security structure, designed to strengthen on‑site supervision and support as our school continues to grow and develop. Alongside this post, we are also recruiting a Security & Amenities Supervisor and a Security & Amenities Operative, creating a small, dedicated team focused on maintaining a safe, welcoming and well‑managed site for our school community and external users.

Why work at GSAL?

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise is trusted, your leadership is valued and your work genuinely matters, GSAL is a special place to be.

Colleagues describe us as warm, collaborative and values‑led, with a strong focus on wellbeing, professionalism and community. We take safety seriously but we also care deeply about the people behind the roles.

We’re proud to be:

• North Independent School of the Year 2024

• Independent School of the Decade 2021

And most of all, we’re proud of the colleagues who make our school a safe, welcoming and purposeful environment every day.

What you’ll enjoy

We offer a generous package to support you to perform at your best:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + additional Christmas closure days (usually an extra 3 days)

• Option to buy up to 10 additional annual leave days

• Aviva pension with up to 10% employer contribution

• Training and CPD, including five INSET days per year

• Free private GP appointments via Health Hero

• Access to Vivup (EAP), including counselling, legal and financial advice

• Onsite gym, swimming pool and free fitness classes including boot camp, spin and Pilates

• Beautiful 130-acre green site for walking and wellbeing

• Free onsite parking

• Great‑value £2.40 colleague lunches plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate

• Discounts through Vivup, Blue Light Card, Discounts for Teachers and Extras

• Generous leave of absence and family‑friendly policies

• Opportunities to contribute to wider school life, events and colleague initiatives

As Security and Amenities Manager, you’ll provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of security across the school, working closely with the Director of Estates and senior leaders.

Your role will include

• Developing and delivering the school’s Security Strategy, policies and procedures

• Leading compliance with Martyn’s Law (Protect Duty) and wider statutory requirements

• Conducting regular security risk and threat assessments across the campus

• Coordinating responses to critical incidents, working closely with emergency services

• Overseeing lockdown procedures, training and scenario‑based exercises

• Managing and developing the Security and Amenities Team, including rotas, performance and wellbeing

• Ensuring effective operation of access control, CCTV, visitor management and perimeter security

• Providing security advice and risk assessments for events and external lettings

This role requires flexibility, including evening and weekend working, to ensure appropriate security coverage across the school year.

We are looking for an experienced, confident security leader with a calm, professional approach, strong people‑management skills and the ability to manage risk, incidents and safety in a complex environment, always with integrity and sound judgement.

How to apply

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, we’d love to receive your application.

Please complete the online GSAL application form on our website. For any enquiries, contact Further information and the full job description and person specification can be found in the attached recruitment brochure.

As part of our recruitment process for this specific role we are working in partnership with Blackstones who may process applicant data on our behalf; personal data will be shared securely between The Grammar School at Leeds and Blackstones in line with data protection legislation.

Closing date

9am Monday 26 January 2026

Interview date

TBC