Assistant Estates Manager (Security)

Russell Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Belfast is looking for a Deputy Estates Manager (Security) to oversee security operations across the campus. The role requires substantial management experience in the security environment and a Security & Risk Management qualification. The successful candidate will coordinate security activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and improve the security for students and staff. A valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence is essential. This position offers a chance to enhance campus safety and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Hold a Security & Risk Management qualification, or similar management field.
• Substantial relevant experience in managing a security function.
• Hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence.

Responsibilities

• Act as the deputy to the Estates Manager on all security matters.
• Oversee the daily operational management of the University's integrated Security Service.
• Reduce potential exposure to loss, damage or injury of assets.

Skills

Security & Risk Management qualification

Management experience in a security function

Knowledge of professional regulations

Education

Security & Risk Management qualification

Job description

Act as the deputy to the Estates Manager (Security & Porters) on all security matters across the University campus. Overseeing the daily operational management and effective implementation of the University's integrated Security Service in order to reduce the University's potential exposure to loss, damage or injury of capital and intellectual assets, as well as enhance the overall security of students, staff and visitors.

About the person:

To be shortlisted for interview, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the following criteria:

• Hold a Security & Risk Management qualification, or similar management field. OR;
• Substantial relevant experience of managing a security function in a similar environment to the University. Hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence
• Experience including:
  • At least five years recent relevant management experience within the security environment.
  • Planning and coordinating security activities in response to organisational priorities and needs.
  • Two years contract management experience of electronic security systems.
  • Knowledge of relevant professional regulations, standards, codes of practice, including the Terrorism(Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn's Law).

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.