This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

We are looking for a strategic, detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Security Compliance Manager. Your responsibilities will include assessing potential security threats or breaches and creating a security contingency risk assessment plan to reduce any likelihood of such a breach. The post holder will work as part of the Facilities Directorate Security team and provide a reliable in-house provision for events on campus involving students, staff, and invited guests.

Security Services offers a wide range of support to students and has commenced a programme of innovation and development to enhance current services, security assets, and infrastructure. It aims to improve ways of working, processes, and systems to meet university goals, ensuring the department remains effective and efficient.

As Security Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in future planning of events, security risk assessments, and security plans, managing risks with the Head of Service and Facilities Management.

You will advise on security plans and risk assessments for faculty and school buildings, especially for conferences and university events. This includes assessing future security needs, managing risks, and providing detailed reports.

You will also review the use of security systems to ensure they are used properly, identify innovations, and ensure proper management and maintenance.

Applicants should have experience in managing security events and projects, applying best practices, and delivering high-profile projects. Understanding of the HE environment and the ability to challenge norms are essential.

Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. First-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

Research and academic posts may be eligible under the Global Talent visa. More information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays, totaling 42 days off per year.
• Generous pension scheme with 14.5% employer contribution and life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff memberships at The Edge, our campus gym with various facilities.
• Personal Development: Access to courses from our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Additional benefits include onsite childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes.

And much more!

For further information or queries, please contact:

Geoff Brown, Head of Community Safety & Campus Security.

Email: g.brown1@leeds.ac.uk

Please review the University’s Pre-employment Health Assessment details in the Candidate Brief.