Security Operations Manager

Opportunity Overview 

The University of Salford is looking to appoint an experienced and professional Operations Manager to join its in-house Security Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large, diverse university estate, helping to keep our campus buildings safe, compliant and fully operational for staff, students and visitors. Our Security Team plays a critical role in ensuring the campus is safe, welcoming and fully functional every day.

Please note that this advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Key Responsibilities

• To support and contribute towards the security strategy, based on core principles of deter, detect, delay, mitigate and respond. 
• To manage, when required to do so, supervisors and security officers employed in SIA licensed roles in support of the University’s obligations under the Private Security Industry Act 2001 and the Licensing Act 2003. 
• To act as the second point of contact for safeguarding concerns, having due regard to the need to prevent people from being radicalised as outlined in the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015. 
• To liaise with Greater Manchester Police during the evacuation, invacuation and lockdown of campus buildings in support of the requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. 
• To act as a University Bronze (operational) lead in the event of an emergency such as fire, flooding, structural failure or the release of hazardous materials.

About the School or About the Department 

Our Estates and Facilities team lead the development of our campus, creating engaging and innovative learning, working and living environments for colleagues, students, and partners. The Directorate has over 300 employees and works with a wide range of external contractors. 

The services arm of the Directorate is responsible for delivering full estates and facilities management to the University, including capital development, property maintenance, cleaning, security, caretaking and landscaping.  Covering 33 buildings across the estate, split currently across 5 sites. 

Led by the Estates and Facilities team, the University is undergoing a transformation to deliver its Campus Masterplan. Together with Salford City Council and The English Cities Fund, there will be an investment of £2.5bn over the next 20-years, as part of the Crescent regeneration programme. This investment will transform our campus and create a new city district that will bring together industry, education and innovation, providing new spaces for teaching, innovation, commercial, residential, green space and sustainable travel.  

What's in it for you? 

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences.  Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
• The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
• Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships

Job Description 

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