Security Team Leader

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Nottingham is seeking a Security Team Leader to maintain a safe and supportive environment for students and staff. The role involves supervising security officers, coordinating operations, and ensuring compliance with security procedures. Ideal candidates should have leadership and problem-solving skills, along with experience in facilities or maintenance. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including generous annual leave, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

35 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts via Vivup App

Various travel schemes

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in an estates, facilities, maintenance or building operations role.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Good understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Practical, hands-on approach to operational tasks.
• Confidence to liaise with contractors and manage workflows.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop the Security Officer team.
• Oversee daily security operations including patrols and incident response.
• Act as the first point of escalation for security issues.
• Support incident reporting and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with college policies and legislation.
• Promote a positive and reassuring security presence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Your future is here

A place to inspire

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

What you’ll do

As Security Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in maintaining a safe and supportive environment for students, staff and visitors. You will supervise a team of Security Officers, coordinate daily operations and ensure that security procedures are consistently applied across campus. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll combine leadership duties with active patrolling, incident response and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, support and develop the Security Officer team to deliver a high‑quality, customer‑focused service.
• Oversee daily security operations, including patrols, CCTV monitoring, access control and incident response.
• Act as the first point of escalation for security‑related issues, providing clear guidance and decision‑making.
• Support incident reporting, investigations and follow‑up actions, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Work closely with Estates, Facilities, Safeguarding, Student Support and external partners to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Ensure compliance with college policies, safeguarding requirements and relevant legislation.
• Promote a positive, reassuring security presence that supports a welcoming campus culture.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll be someone who is organised, proactive and committed to delivering excellent service. You will bring:

• Experience in an estates, facilities, maintenance or building operations role.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and support others.
• Good understanding of health & safety, statutory compliance and safe working practices.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to prioritise effectively in a busy environment.
• Practical, hands‑on approach with the ability to complete a range of operational tasks.
• The confidence to liaise with contractors, manage workflows and follow up on outstanding actions.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Angela Labbate (Head of Estates and Facilities Management) on [e-mail].

Interviews / Assessments are planned for: week commencing 19th January 2026.

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £29,390 to £33,602 per annum FTE. (Pro‑rata for part‑time posts)
• 35 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave.
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App.
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated CPD days and our Request to Invest Programme.

Apply

If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – CurrentVacancies to apply. We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability.