Security Team Leader - Days

University of Wolverhampton; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wolverhampton is seeking a Day Security Team Leader to oversee a dedicated security team. This pivotal role includes managing the delivery of professional security services and aligning operations with risk levels across various sites. Prospective candidates will benefit from a supportive work environment that values staff development and family-friendly policies, among other advantages.

Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Family-friendly policies

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on travel and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a security environment.
• Strong understanding of risk management and security policies.
• Excellent communication and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of security officers to deliver high-quality services.
• Create and review security policies and risk assessments.
• Manage resources within the team to meet performance targets.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Communication

Education

Relevant Security Qualifications

Job description

Challenging and interesting the University of Wolverhampton is an exceptional place to learn and an incredibly rewarding place to work.

Challenging and interesting the University of Wolverhampton is an exceptional place to learn and an incredibly rewarding place to work.

We are looking for a Day Security Team Leader to work with our Day Team respectively.

You will lead a team of officers in the delivery of a high profile, professional and efficient security service and to ensure it is provided in all areas of the business and aligned to risk and threat levels across multiple varied sites.

Reporting to the Deputy Security Operations Manager you will ensure the delivery of a high quality, student focussed Security service. You will support them in the development and maintenance of the University’s security systems and procedures, enabling the University’s teaching, learning and management needs.

As a Security Team Leader you will play a key supporting role in the University Business Continuity and incident management process and procedures in line with risk and business needs. You will be responsible for the creation and regular reviewing of security policies, procedures, and risk assessments in your area of work. This includes reviewing work practices and assessing the training needs for your team.

You will manage the staff and resources within your team to meet agreed service levels and performance targets including 24/7 critical support. To ensure best value for money is achieved from Security services working with the Deputy Security Operations Manager within the present financial parameters.

Additional information

Pension

We offer a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme administered by Standard Life. Through our partnership with Standard Life, we provide a comprehensive workplace pension scheme that allows you to build a secure future for yourself while you work with us

Annual leave

You will have 30 days allotted annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, and a minimum of 4 extra paid concessionary days are also provided each year, for extended University closure around some Ult public holidays.

Family-friendly

Maternity, paternity, adoption leave, and pay are all important considerations when you are a University of Wolverhampton employee. We operate a number of family-friendly policies to support colleagues in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development opportunities

We understand the need to keep developing our staff, not only to meet the needs of their current roles but also to support career development. We offer a wide range of organisational development opportunities to support staff throughout their time at the university.

Staff Benefits

We have partnered with an external organisation to offer staff a great range of discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day-to-day spending. In addition, we offer tax-free savings on bicycles and accessories through our ‘cycle to work’ scheme.

Employee Assistance Programme

We have partnered with an external organisation to offer staff a great range of discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day-to-day spending. In addition, we offer tax-free savings on bicycles and accessories through our cycle to work scheme.

The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)

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