Security Operations Supervisor (Part time)

ISC group; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Independent Schools Council is seeking an experienced Security Operations Supervisor to lead the Lodge and security teams during evening and night shifts, ensuring safe, professional operations across the College site.

As the senior on shift, you will oversee incident response, supervise staff, coordinate rotas and handovers, and support colleague development through guidance and feedback, with hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 18:30 to 22:30 and alternate Saturdays and Sundays.

Qualifications

• Experienced security operations supervisor with night shift leadership.
• Ability to oversee incident response and security procedures.
• Strong communication and staff development skills.
• Experience maintaining records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of night Lodge and security team.
• Oversee security operations across the College site and staff briefing.
• Maintain high standards of performance, wellbeing and service delivery.
• Manage staffing, rotas, holidays and absences.
• Act as senior operational contact during night shifts and manage incidents.
• Ensure clear handovers between day and night teams and maintain records.
• Coordinate security for College events and activities.
• Support continuous improvement of Lodge operations and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Incident response

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Training

Communication

Documentation

Job description

We are looking for an experienced, organised and approachable Security Operations Supervisor to provide leadership and support to our Lodge and security teams during evening and night shifts.

This important role will provide a consistent management presence during key service periods, ensuring security operations run safely, effectively and to a high standard. As the senior point of contact on shift, you will support and supervise the team, oversee incident response, ensure procedures are followed and help colleagues develop through effective guidance, training and feedback.

You will play a key part in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff and visitors, while helping us continually improve the quality and consistency of our security service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of the night Lodge and security team, promoting a professional, supportive and customer-focused culture.


• Oversee security operations across the College site, ensuring staff are effectively deployed, briefed and prepared to respond to incidents or emergencies.


• Maintain high standards of performance, conduct and service delivery, supporting staff development, wellbeing and addressing any concerns appropriately.


• Manage staffing and resources, including rotas, holidays, absences and operational cover.


• Act as the senior operational point of contact during night shifts, ensuring incidents, security concerns and emerging risks are managed and communicated effectively.


• Ensure effective communication and handovers between day and night teams and maintain accurate operational records, reports and security documentation.


• Coordinate security arrangements and staffing for College events and activities, working closely with colleagues across the College.


• Support the continuous improvement of security and Lodge operations, ensuring College policies, procedures and service standards are consistently maintained.

Hours of work:

• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday


• Alternate Saturday and Sunday


• 18:30 to 22:30


• Additional hours may be required to support College events, operational requirements or emergency situations.