Head of Community Safety and Security

About the role:   

We are seeking to recruit an innovative and experienced Head of Community Safety and Security to lead a diverse and expanding Team across all Imperial campuses. You will be committed to following the Imperial Values & Behaviours framework of Respect, Collaboration, Excellence, Integrity, and Innovation.

This is a pivotal role responsible for fostering and maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for 8,000 staff, 22,000 students and visitors, and we are looking for a candidate who is inclusive, committed and knowledgeable. You will be someone who can spearhead the services and instil an approachable and excellent service that is fundamental to the fabric of the Imperial community. In line with both Imperial’s academic and cultural excellence, you will need to be first-in-class on not just the ‘what’, but also the ‘how’; someone who can imbue energy paired with excellence, is credible and resilient.

What you would be doing:

You will be a motivational and inspiring Team Leader who will be able to refresh and reassess what a modern security service means. Supported by an experienced Senior Mnagement Team you will be required to deliver an efficient and cost-effective service whilst maintaining a tailored approach to security services that is suited to a Higher Education environment.

You will be required to have a thorough understanding of the security landscape and how Imperial’s positioning within it can be ensured. You will be asked to advise and support events, master-planning and dividional and faculty initiatives, expected to enable activities and communiate effectively with your colleagues.

You will be responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Community Safety and Security Department which includes a dedicated team across Security Operations, Security Technical Services, ID Card Office and Car Parking across all Campuses, with an annual budget of circa £7.2 million. With supplementary staff provided by an external contractor at specific sites, you will also be required to engage in contract management and stakeholer relations with external partners and staff.

You will also provide support to the Director of Residential and Community Services by taking on additional projects, as and when required.

The role will require flexibility to deal with emergencies out of hours throughout the year (including Bank holidays, Imperial Closures, evenings and weekends) and to attend and perform duties at all Imperial locations.

To arrange a briefing discussion please contact our retained advisors at:

The Management Recruitment Group:

• Michael Hewlett michael.hewlett@mrgglobal.com
• Sian Gardiner sian.gardiner@mrgglobal.com

Applications should consist of a CV and a Covering Letter and should be sent to:

michael.hewlett@mrgglobal.com

The closing date for applications is Sunday 16^th March 2025

Interviews at Imperial are schedule for Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th March 2025

The further particulars can be viewed at Head of Community Safety & Security

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