Strategic Head of Security & Resilience

MRG Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Westminster is seeking an exceptional Head of Security to lead a modern, risk-based security strategy across a large, high-footfall university estate in London. You will provide strategic leadership on security, resilience and threat management, balancing openness with safety and supporting the university’s strategic ambitions.

The role involves overseeing outsourced security contracts, emergency preparedness, major events, and significant stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Strategic security leadership and risk management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with risk assessment, emergency preparedness and major events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a risk-based security strategy for the university estate.
• Oversee outsourced security contracts and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Lead incident management, resilience planning and engagement with external agencies.

Job description

University of Westminster is seeking an exceptional Head of Security to lead a modern, risk-based security strategy across a large, high-footfall university estate in London. You will provide strategic leadership on security, resilience and threat management, balancing openness with safety and supporting the university’s strategic ambitions.

The role involves overseeing outsourced security contracts, emergency preparedness, major events, and significant stakeholder engagement.