Security Coordinator

Goldsmiths, University of London; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Security Coordinator to ensure a safe and secure campus environment. In this pivotal role, you will supervise a large security team, implement security protocols, and respond effectively to incidents. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, fostering positive relationships within the university community. With generous benefits, including 28 days of annual leave and professional development support, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave

6 paid closure days

Defined benefit pension scheme

Support for professional development

Wellbeing initiatives

Agile working environment

Qualifications

• Experience leading large security teams, preferably in the educational sector.
• Strong ability to maintain composure under pressure and make effective decisions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the security team and ensure adequate cover on campus.
• Implement security protocols, conduct patrols, and manage incident responses.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Leadership

Observation Skills

Customer Service

Tools

Access Control Systems

Computer Systems

Job description

About the Role

The role of a Security Coordinator is vital for maintaining a safe and secure environment on campus. You will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the team, ensuring adequate cover is always maintained on campus. The candidate will be responsible for assigning tasks, monitoring, and upholding high standards of team performance, conducting regular briefings and training sessions.

Other duties will include implementing security protocols and procedures, managing access control systems, conducting and coordinating patrols and inspections to ensure compliance, leading and overseeing daily security operations, and providing effective leadership during incident responses such as fires, evacuations, or medical incidents, ensuring emergency procedures are followed.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will foster and maintain positive relationships with the team and the wider university community and be proficient in the use of computer systems and software required for the role.

The candidate should be caring and compassionate, resourceful, perceptive, and proactive, with a passion for exceptional customer service. They must be efficient, an excellent communicator, and experienced in working in busy and demanding environments leading large security teams.

We are seeking an individual with strong verbal and written communication skills, able to take ownership of responsibilities and work effectively with minimal supervision. The candidate should have keen observation skills to identify potential security threats and possess excellent leadership and motivational skills to drive team performance.

The candidate must be able to maintain composure and remain calm under pressure, take immediate and appropriate action during incidents, and make effective decisions to ensure personal and team safety. A good physical condition is required to perform patrols and respond to incidents.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience leading large security teams, preferably within the educational sector, and a passion to make a positive difference to people while working well within a team.

Benefits

We offer generous benefits including an agile working environment, 28 days of annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter), all Bank Holidays, excellent transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development, and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, and creative writing classes.

Goldsmiths, University of London, is passionate about advancing equality and celebrating diversity.