Security Manager

Colchester Institute Enterprises Limited; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Institute in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Security Manager to lead the College’s security teams, ensuring a safe, secure and welcoming environment for staff, learners and visitors.

You will develop security measures, manage car park operations, implement the ID policy, and work with safeguarding and estates teams to support campus development and safeguarding initiatives.

Qualifications

• Management experience in a security leadership role.
• Experience in emergency planning and response.
• Experience safeguarding staff and learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop security teams to protect staff, students, visitors and assets.
• Implement and develop the College ID policy and promote standards.
• Plan, develop and implement security measures and emergency plans to minimise risk.
• Manage car park operations, including equipment maintenance and payments.
• Provide specialist security advice to management on estates and campus development.
• Collaborate with Student Services, Safeguarding Officers, curriculum teams and senior leaders on safeguarding and wellbeing.

Skills

Security management

Emergency planning

Safeguarding

Education

SIA accreditation

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.
• Workcollaboratively 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.