Head of Security

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Full-Time, Permanent

Applications are invited for the post of Head of Security in the Estates Department. Royal Holloway, University of London has started a process to develop and redefine the service delivered by our existing campus security department, to better align the service with the wider EDI based cultural and stakeholder requirements presenting on campus and across the sector.

We are looking to recruit an experienced and inspirational Head of Service who will lead on the development the service to better deliver a safe, inclusive and secure campus, to be positively and actively engaged with its stakeholders, delivering a sense of belonging to all staff and students, whilst being open and welcoming to our visitors.

The post holder will be an experienced professional either from a security background in an HEI or similar environment, or with significant security based management experience, who has the vision and drive to develop and evolve the department for the future.

The post holder should have a proven track record of innovative thinking and be known for challenging the norms, utilising appropriate engagement and consultation tools in the development of their teams.

The post holder will need to have had substantial experience in people, procedural and team change management, along with detailed knowledge and experience of developing and maintaining modern and up to date standards of performance in an increasingly digital environment which can match the ever changing social and legislative requirements placed on the service.

The post holder should have detailed knowledge of the statutory and legislative requirements for the successful operation of a security department in a HEI environment.

The post holder will be experienced in the production and development of risk-based site security planning and its interaction with the wider organisational business continuity plans. It is also essential that the post holder is able to proactively work with other colleagues in the continuous improvement modelling of these services delivered to enhance the staff, student and visitor experience.

The post holder should have a full working knowledge and experience in the implementation and development of EDI initiatives and policies.

In return, we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution 
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. 
• Free parking 

The post is based in Egham, Surrey, where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London, and you will also have input into the operation of our central London campus.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 0525-096

Closing Date:   23:59, 22 May 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.