Senior Security Risk Manager

Durham University; North East; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in North East England seeks a Senior Security Risk Manager to lead protective security management. This position involves overseeing security compliance, developing risk management strategies, and ensuring a safe environment for all university activities. The role offers hybrid working arrangements with a flexible schedule. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and experience in security management.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing protective (physical) security for institutions.
• Ability to lead strategic security initiatives.
• Strong understanding of counter-terrorism and crime prevention.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for protective security management.
• Oversee corporate security strategy and objectives.
• Develop and maintain security management systems.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Protective security management

Risk assessment

Policy development

Compliance monitoring

Job description

Job Title: Senior Security Risk Manager

Department: Estates and Facilities Directorate

Accommodation and Commercial Services

Grade: Grade 8

Salary range: £47,389-£56,535

Working arrangements: Full time (nominal 35 hours)

Permanent

Hybrid working (minimum of three days per week onsite, depending on business needs)

May be a requirement to work evenings and weekends, as business demands

May be required to participate in the out of hours on-call rota, relevant to the role

Closing date: Thursday 20th November 2025

The Role and Department

As Senior Security Risk Manager, you will provide professional, strategic, dynamic leadership for protective (physical) security management, covering all aspects of security e.g. counter terrorism, crime prevention.

You will oversee the corporate strategy, objectives, arrangements and infrastructure for managing protective (physical) security, as well as monitoring the levels of compliance and implementation, while keeping the University Executive Committee and other senior leaders informed of any issues.

You will have responsibility for developing and maintaining protective (physical) security management systems, reviewing and refreshing existing policies and processes, as well as developing the protective (physical) security management strategy, promoting best practice and ensuring full compliance while reinforcing a positive security culture.

You will assist in ensuring that security risks are considered and managed in all refurbishment and new build projects to support the Estates and Facilities Directorate.

You will be the University's responsible person, as currently outlined in the Terrorism (Protection of premises) draft bill (Martyn's Law), assessing security threats and vulnerabilities to provide proportionate advice, guidance and training.

This role, while positioned within the Estates and Facilities Directorate (E&FD), sits within the portfolio of the Chief Operating Officer, with responsibilities that span across the entire University. The post-holder is expected to provide expertise, guidance, and advice to ensure a safe and secure environment for all academic, student, professional service, and visitor-related activities.

E&FD provides essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.