Security Manager

Dawson Jones Recruitment is working with a education organisation in Hampshire to recruit an experienced Security Manager for an initial 9-month interim assignment.

This is a varied management role combining people leadership, operational security and security systems management. You'll lead an established team responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors, while also helping to develop and improve the organisation's wider security provision.

The role would suit an experienced security professional who is confident managing people, has strong technical knowledge of security systems and is comfortable operating in a busy, public-facing environment.

The role

You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day management and development of the security service, including:

Leading a team consisting of a Supervisor and Site Stewards, with potential responsibility for a further team of Welfare Wardens

Managing the performance, development and day-to-day operation of the security team

Overseeing CCTV, access control, alarm and wider security systems

Supporting the installation, integration and development of security systems rather than simply their day-to-day operation

Developing and reviewing security policies, procedures and working practices

Managing security incidents and ensuring appropriate escalation and response

Overseeing aspects of parking and traffic management

Liaising with contractors and external service providers

Working collaboratively with teams across the organisation to maintain a safe and welcoming campus environment

Supporting the delivery of an effective out-of-hours security service

The position is primarily Monday to Friday, 9am5pm, although some flexibility is required. As the manager responsible for an out-of-hours service, you may occasionally need to respond to calls outside normal working hours and, where necessary, attend site. This is expected to be rare.

About you

We're looking for someone with strong security management experience who can combine technical knowledge with confident and effective people management.

You'll ideally have:

Experience managing a security team within a complex organisation or estate

Good knowledge of CCTV, access control and alarm systems</li...