Site Security and Amenities Manager

The Grammar School at Leeds; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in England is seeking an experienced Security and Amenities Manager to develop and implement a comprehensive security strategy. The role includes leading the Security Team, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Ideal candidates will have a strong leadership background, preferably in military or police services, and excellent judgment skills. Attractive benefits include generous annual leave, pension contributions, and onsite fitness facilities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Access to gym and fitness classes

Aviva pension with employer contributions

Discounts for colleagues

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior security roles, ideally in education or large estates.
• Strong leadership and calm in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent people-management and risk handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the school's security strategy.
• Lead compliance with statutory requirements.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments.
• Coordinate responses to critical incidents.
• Manage the Security and Amenities Team.

Skills

Leadership

Judgement

Crisis management

Risk assessment

People-management

Job description

Role Overview

Full time Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours a week between 7am and 6.30pm (exact start and finish times to be agreed).

Permanent, all year round.

Salary: SM1 38 – £45,623.

Are you a confident, calm leader who thrives on responsibility and purpose? We're looking for an experienced and proactive Security and Amenities Manager to lead and deliver a comprehensive security strategy across our beautiful 130-acre school estate. This is a senior operational role with real impact, ensuring the safety and security of pupils, colleagues, visitors and external users, while fostering a culture of vigilance, professionalism and care across our school community.

The role would suit someone with a background in the military, police or wider uniformed services, or an experienced security professional who enjoys combining strategic oversight with hands-on leadership. This is a newly created role within our evolving Estates and Security structure, designed to strengthen on-site supervision and support as our school continues to grow and develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering the school's Security Strategy, policies and procedures.
• Leading compliance with Martyn's Law (Protect Duty) and wider statutory requirements.
• Conducting regular security risk and threat assessments across the campus.
• Coordinating responses to critical incidents, working closely with emergency services.
• Overseeing lockdown procedures, training and scenario-based exercises.
• Managing and developing the Security and Amenities Team, including rotas, performance and wellbeing.
• Ensuring effective operation of access control, CCTV, visitor management and perimeter security.
• Providing security advice and risk assessments for events and external lettings.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in a senior security leadership role, preferably within an educational or large estate setting.
• Strong leadership, sound judgement and a steady presence, particularly in high-pressure situations.
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements for school security.
• Excellent people-management skills and the ability to manage risk, incidents and safety.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends to ensure appropriate security coverage across the school year.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + additional Christmas closure days (extra 3 days).
• Option to buy up to 10 additional annual leave days.
• Aviva pension with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Training and CPD, including five INSET days per year.
• Free private GP appointments via Health Hero.
• Access to Vivup (EAP), including counselling, legal and financial advice.
• Onsite gym, swimming pool and free fitness classes including boot camp, spin and Pilates.
• Beautiful 130-acre green site for walking and wellbeing.
• Free onsite parking.
• Great-value £2.40 colleague lunches plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
• Discounts through Vivup, Blue Light Card, Discounts for Teachers and Extras.
• Generous leave of absence and family-friendly policies.
• Opportunities to contribute to wider school life, events and colleague initiatives.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, we'd love to receive your application. Please complete the online GSAL application form on our website. For any enquiries, contact [e-mail].

Closing date: 9am Monday 26 January 2026.

Legal Notice

As part of our recruitment process for this specific role we are working in partnership with Blackstones who may process applicant data on our behalf; personal data will be shared securely between The Grammar School at Leeds and Blackstones in line with data protection legislation.