We are seeking a proactive, people-focused Assistant Security Operations Manager to support the leadership of a 24/7 security operation protecting students, staff, visitors, and the wider University estate.
Reporting to the Security Operations Manager, you will help lead operational teams to deliver a responsive, high-quality, and customer-focused security service.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and supervise security teams and shift supervisors in delivering 24/7 operations
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Manage daily operations including staffing, resource deployment, and rota coordination
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Act as initial ground commander during emergencies and critical incidents, including escalation and liaison with emergency services
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Oversee incident management systems, ensuring accurate reporting, investigations, and evidence handling (CCTV and statements)
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Support safeguarding, welfare incidents, and major university events (e.g. Open Days, Graduations, protests)
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Ensure compliance with University policies and statutory requirements, and support staff performance, training, and development
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Act as deputy for the Security Operations Manager when required.
You will:
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have experience in security operations with supervisory responsibility
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be confident managing incidents in high-pressure environments
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be calm, decisive, and able to take control in emergencies
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have experience managing staff performance and operational issues
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be strong in communication, report writing, and incident documentation
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understand investigations, evidence handling, and basic legal principles
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be organised with strong planning and resource management skills
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hold (or be willing to obtain) an SIA Door Supervisor licence
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hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to work on-call
The ability to build effective working relationships with staff and partners is essential.
This is a permanent, full-time role (36.5 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days), with participation in an on-call rota approximately one week in three. An additional allowance is payable for on-call duties.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mike Porter, Head of Security Services on [email protected], however, please ensure that you submit your application through the university website.
The appointment will be made subject to a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check being obtained.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
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Free counselling services through Health Assured
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Cycle to work scheme
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Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
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Staff discount at Team Bath gym
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Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
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Staff discount on language courses
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Generous employer contributory pension schemes
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Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
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A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
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Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
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Local discounts and more
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A family-friendly workplace
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An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
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Relocation allowance
Find out more about our benefits hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.
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Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.
Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
