Head of Campus Security

Manchester Metropolitan University are a great, modern university, in a great global city, here to make an impact on Manchester, our nation and beyond, with a driving ambition to discover and disseminate knowledge, and make higher education accessible and beneficial to all those with the passion and ability to succeed. We work closely with our city, with business, the community and our academic peers - locally, nationally and internationally - to be inventive and creative, generate great opportunities, and enable our students, colleagues and everyone whose lives we touch to make an impact.

This is a key role within the University requiring strong collaboration across a broad spectrum of internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will deliver strategic security planning level leadership whilst also ensuring sound operational management plans are established and monitored. The key areas of responsibility will be the review, refinement and ongoing effective management of the University wide Campus Security Team and delivery of the Security Strategy. The Campus Security team currently es totals 38 staff (including the management team).

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of working on their own initiative and providing expert advice regarding security matters; you will also possess extensive experience in the management of security for large and high-profile events. You will be an adept people manager with strong change management skills who excels in collaborative and collegial environments. This role would suit individuals with a track record in creating a culture of exceptional delivery. Strong communication skills are an essential as the role includes working closely with our community partners and neighbours.

To arrange a confidential discussion and/or to request the full briefing particulars please contact our retained advisor David Craven of The Management Recruitment Group.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 26^th May 2019.