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 the likelihood of such breaches. The post holder will work as part of the Facilities Directorate Security team and provide a reliable in-house service for campus events involving students, staff, and invited guests.

Security Services offers a wide range of support to students and has begun a programme of innovation and development to enhance current services, security assets, and infrastructure. This involves co-creating improved processes, systems, and ways of working to meet University goals, including reviewing processes and technology use to ensure department effectiveness and efficiency.

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

You will advise on security plans and risk assessments for Faculty/School buildings, especially regarding conferences and events organized or spontaneous at Leeds Student University Union. This includes assessing future security needs, managing risks, and providing clear reports on progress.

You will also review the ongoing use of security systems to ensure compliance with their intended purpose, identify innovations, and ensure proper management and maintenance.

Candidates should have experience managing security events and complex projects, applying best practices, and successfully delivering high-profile projects involving risk management and project adjustments. Knowledge of the HE environment and the ability to challenge norms are essential.

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

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays (including Christmas), totaling 42 days annually.
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – University contributes 14.5% of salary.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our campus gym with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Additional benefits include on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes.

And much more!

For further inquiries or to explore the position, please contact:

Geoff Brown, Head of Community Safety & Campus Security.

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