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Head of Campus Community and Safety Services
Facilities Management - Security
Location
Egham
Salary
£59,055
per annum - including London Allowance
Post Type
Full Time
Closing Date
23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 10 December 2024
Reference
0624-204-R
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, Fixed Term (6 months)
Royal Holloway, University of London is embarking on a journey to redefine and repurpose our existing campus security service. This is to better align with the wider EDI based cultural and stakeholder requirements presenting on campus and across the sector. We are looking to recruit a tried, tested and experienced Head of Service who will lead this strategic change piece and enable the service to better deliver a safe, inclusive and secure campus, 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.
Following a number of reviews and consultations we are looking to recruit an experienced professional either from a security background in an HEI or similar environment, or with significant positive security based change management experience, who has the vision and drive to develop and evolve this service going forward.
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 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 but 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: 0624-204 - R
Closing Date: 23:59, 10 December 2024
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.