The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.
Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.
Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.
The Role:
The Security Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership, professional oversight, and operational assurance for security arrangements across the University estate. The role ensures a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, staff, visitors, and partners, while supporting the University’s academic, research, and civic activities.
The post holder will have strategic and operational responsibility for the management and performance of the externally contracted security service, ensuring services are delivered in line with contractual requirements, University policies, agreed service standards, and values.
A core element of the role is leading the University’s approach to protective security and counter-terrorism preparedness, including compliance with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) legislation (Martyn’s Law / the Protect Duty). This includes embedding proportionate, risk-based security measures, effective governance, staff awareness, and robust incident response arrangements across relevant premises, activities, and events.
The Security Manager will also hold ownership of the University’s CCTV and access control systems, including associated policies, procedures, and governance arrangements, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, data protection obligations, and recognised best practice.
Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Adam Mason at
[email protected] or 07517 499519.
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:-
Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
- Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
- Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
- Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Staff wellbeing programmes.
- Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
- Discounted learning.
- Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
- The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement:
We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
