Site Security Manager

Summary:

Site Security Manager sought for a school with a strong commitment to safety and community.

About the School:

A school with a long-standing tradition of excellence and a mission to inspire students through values of responsibility, respect, and resilience. It offers a supportive and inclusive environment for staff and students alike.

The Opportunity:

As a Site Security Manager, you will lead and deliver a comprehensive security strategy across a beautiful 130-acre school estate. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safety of pupils, colleagues, and visitors, while fostering a culture of professionalism and care. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact in a growing and evolving institution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver the school’s Security Strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Martyn’s Law (Protect Duty) and wider statutory requirements.
• Conduct regular security risk and threat assessments across the campus.
• Coordinate responses to critical incidents, working closely with emergency services.
• Oversee lockdown procedures, training, and scenario-based exercises.
• Manage and develop the Security and Amenities Team, including rotas, performance, and wellbeing.
• Ensure effective operation of access control, CCTV, visitor management, and perimeter security.
• Provide security advice and risk assessments for events and external lettings.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience in a senior security role, ideally within the military, police, or uniformed services.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to manage risk, incidents, and safety in a complex environment.
• Understanding of statutory requirements, including Martyn’s Law (Protect Duty).
• Experience in developing and implementing security strategies and procedures.

Preferred

• Experience in managing a team and delivering training programs.
• Knowledge of CCTV systems, access control, and perimeter security.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Experience in a large, complex educational environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of £38,000 to £45,623.
• Generous annual leave package including 25 days plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days.
• Access to a comprehensive pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Onsite fitness facilities, including a gym, swimming pool, and free fitness classes.