Security Manager

Colchester Institute Corporation; Colchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Institute is seeking a Security Manager to lead and develop the college's security teams, ensuring safety for staff, students and visitors. You will implement ID policy, promote standards and work closely with departments to safeguard the campus environment.

The role focuses on security operations, emergency planning and safeguarding, with collaboration across Student Services, Safeguarding Officers and leadership teams to maintain a safe, welcoming campus.

Qualifications

• Experience leading security teams and ensuring campus safety.
• Knowledge of emergency planning and incident response.
• Experience in safeguarding and promoting campus wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the College’s security teams to ensure safety and security of staff, students, visitors and assets.
• Implement and develop the College ID policy, promoting professional standards among stakeholders.
• Plan, develop and implement security measures and emergency preparedness plans to minimise risk.
• Oversee car park operations, equipment maintenance, payment processes and compliance.
• Provide specialist security advice to estates planning and campus development.
• Collaborate with internal partners on safeguarding, wellbeing and the Prevent Duty.

Skills

Management Experience in Security

Emergency planning

Safeguarding experience

Education

SIA accredited or similar industry standard

Recent industry training: Conflict Resolution, Difficult Conversation, De-escalation

Job description

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

We are seeking a dedicated Security Manager to join the team. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and development of facility operations across Colchester Institute. You will play a key role in maintaing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all staff memebers and learners.

Security Manager

Full Time, Permanent

About this role:

• Lead, manage and develop the College’s security teams to ensure the safety and security of staff, students, visitors, and assets at all times.
• Ensure effective implementation and ongoing development of the College ID policy, promoting full compliance among all stakeholders. Along with promoting and encouraging the colleges professional standards and expectations
• Plan, develop, and implement security measures and emergency preparedness plans to minimise risk and respond effectively to incidents.
• Manage car park operations including equipment maintenance, payment processes, and monitoring compliance for staff and students.
• Provide specialist advice to management on security considerations relating to estates planning, car parking operations, and campus development.
• Work collaboratively with internal partners—including Student Services, Safeguarding Officers, curriculum teams, and senior leaders—particularly in relation to safeguarding, wellbeing, and the Prevent Duty.

Essential Experience:

• Management Experience in Security Management Role
• Experience in Emergency planning
• Safeguarding experience

Essential Qualifications:

• SIA accredited or similar industry standard
• Rcenet industry relevant training including: Conflict Resolution, Difficult Conversation Training, De-escalation tactics

Why join us?

At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.

We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.