Strategic Head of Security & Risk

University of Westminster; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Westminster invites applications for a Head of Security to lead a modern, risk-based security strategy across its multi-campus estate in London. The role reports to the Deputy Director of Estates and requires strategic leadership on security, resilience and threat management.

Key responsibilities include overseeing a large outsourced contract, advising on security matters, risk assessment, emergency planning and major events coordination to ensure a safe, welcoming environment

Qualifications

• Strong strategic and operational security leadership credentials.
• Experience in risk assessment and threat management.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cultural change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of a modern, risk-based security strategy for the university estate.
• Oversee a significant outsourced security contract and act as principal advisor on security matters.
• Provide strategic leadership on security, resilience and threat management across the university.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and major events security planning.
• Engage with senior leaders, external agencies and sector partners to shape organisational resilience.

Job description

The University of Westminster invites applications for a Head of Security to lead a modern, risk-based security strategy across its multi-campus estate in London. The role reports to the Deputy Director of Estates and requires strategic leadership on security, resilience and threat management.

Key responsibilities include overseeing a large outsourced contract, advising on security matters, risk assessment, emergency planning and major events coordination to ensure a safe, welcoming environment