Security Operations Manager

University of Aberdeen; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Aberdeen is seeking a Security Operations Manager within Estates and Commercial Services to oversee the university security team and deliver effective security operations across campus buildings.

You will manage resources, operate the Security Control Room, CCTV and alarm systems, respond to incidents, deliver training, and support Martyn's Law compliance and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing and supervising a security or similar team.
• Pro-active customer service and strong written and communication skills.
• Knowledge of CCTV and alarm systems desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required due to site mobility.
• Martyn's Law ( Terrorism Prevention ) knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the university security team and daily security operations.
• Oversee the Security Control Room and its CCTV/alarm monitoring systems.
• Respond to incidents and liaise with university and emergency services as required.
• Deliver health and safety training and security-related training within the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

IT software proficiency

Driving licence

Tools

CCTV systems

Alarm systems

Security monitoring software

Job description

Type of Contract: Substantive

The University of Aberdeen is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Security Operations Manager within the Estates and Commercial Services Directorate to be responsible for the operational management of the university security team and delivery of effective security operations across the university buildings and campuses.

The successful candidate will work core dayshift hours Monday � Friday but must be flexible in their approach to working other days and hours based on operational requirements. In addition to managing the security team and daily security operations, the post holder will have responsibility for ensuring appropriate resources are deployed to deal with day to day operations and events, the operational functionality of the Security Control Room and it�s various systems including CCTV and alarm monitoring, and also responding to, and where appropriate attending incidents, taking the lead and liaising with university or third party representatives, including the emergency services. Other duties will include responsibility for Health and Safety and a range of training within the security team. With the introduction of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as �Martyn�s Law�, the post holder will play a pivotal role in supporting the Facilities management team during project work as the university works towards and maintains compliance with this key legislation. This key support work will include carrying out building and event counter terrorism threat and risk assessments, delivering briefings and supporting building users in Martyn�s Law related training and procedures.

Applicants must be proficient in a range of IT software applications, and hold a full UK Driving Licence as they will be required to move around our sites (in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire) covering 70 plus buildings, and may need to respond quickly if there is an emergency.

Experience of managing and supervising a security or similar team, delivering effective and pro-active customer service and strong written and communication skills are essential, whilst knowledge and experience of the Further or Higher Education sectors and knowledge of CCTV and alarm systems are desirable. Please refer to the Further Particulars for the post for all essential and desirable criteria.

Salary will be at an appropriate point on the Grade 6 scale (�39,560 - �46,970 per annum).

This post does not meet the minimum requirements as issued by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) to qualify for an employer-sponsored visa. We are therefore unable to consider applications from candidates for this post who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 05 November 2026

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£39,560 to £46,970 per annum