Security Shift Manager (Nights)

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Shift allowance 2.5%

Emergency attendance allowance £900

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a night security lead to oversee a team of around 12 in-house officers across the university estate. You will operate as manager on duty during night shifts, assess risks and respond to incidents with a calm, professional approach, ensuring trust and safety across the site.

The role requires SIA CCTV and Door Supervision licences, experience in managing a security team, and the ability to work a four-on, four-off 12-hour shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and support security staff.
• Strong risk assessment and incident response skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage confidential information and adapt to a 24-hour operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the night security team, setting clear direction and standards.
• Act as manager on duty overnight, working independently.
• Assess risks, make informed decisions and respond to incidents.
• Escalate matters to the on-call Senior Manager when needed.
• Oversee security operations across the university estate, including academic buildings and student accommodation.
• Set clear expectations for professional conduct, boundaries and service delivery.
• Ensure a professional, effective and responsive service with excellent customer service.
• Lead by example in treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect.
• Handle challenging situations, including those involving student mental health.
• Respond appropriately to concerns about harassment or misconduct.

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Communication

Decision making

Staff coaching

Job description

The post leads the night Security Services team, managing about 12 in-house officers across the university estate. The manager on duty works independently, assesses risk and escalates incidents, taking a soft-security approach built on trust. It is a four-on, four-off rota of 12-hour night shifts, 37 hours a week, in a service that runs year-round. SIA CCTV and door supervision licences are needed, and a covering letter must accompany the CV.

What the job involves

• Lead and support the night security team, setting clear direction and standards
• Act as manager on duty overnight, working independently
• Assess risks, make informed decisions and respond to incidents
• Escalate matters to the on-call Senior Manager when needed
• Oversee security operations across the university estate, including academic buildings and student accommodation
• Set clear expectations for professional conduct, boundaries and service delivery
• Ensure a professional, effective and responsive service with excellent customer service
• Lead by example in treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect
• Handle challenging situations, including those involving student mental health
• Respond appropriately to concerns about harassment or misconduct

What’s required

Registration & licences

• SIA licence in Public Space Surveillance (CCTV)
• SIA licence in Door Supervision (DS)

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of managing a security team

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to lead, motivate and support colleagues
• Strong decision-making and risk-assessment skills
• Ability to manage incidents calmly and recognise when to escape
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and adapt to changing priorities in a 24-hour operation

Checks & eligibility

• Successful DBS and pre-employment checks
• Clean manual driving licence

Other

• Commitment to safety, dignity, respect and inclusion, with confidence to challenge inappropriate behaviour
• Comfortable working independently and making decisions overnight
• Able to live within reasonable commuting distance and attend punctually across the shift pattern

Nice to have

• Experience in higher education

What’s offered

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, a defined-benefit scheme
• 2.5% shift allowance
• £900 emergency attendance allowance