Security and Services Manager

Based at St.Albans campus with travel between various locations

Oaklands College is seeking a dedicated Security & Services Manager to oversee the strategic and operational management of all physical and infrastructure security across our campuses. This role involves managing the security team, control room, access control systems, ID badges, and vehicle parking to ensure the safety and security of our facilities and community. The ideal candidate will provide expert advice, maintain compliance with relevant legislation and standards, and foster a secure environment for students, staff, and visitors. Join us in creating a safe and supportive educational setting.  

Required Skills

• Professional qualification in a relevant subject such as Security and Risk Management.
• Significant experience in a senior security management role, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices, risk management, and emergency response planning. 
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

What we offer:

• Automatic entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave - 35 days
• Excellent CPD Opportunities to grow and develop through membership and coaching
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised onsite restaurant
• A cycle scheme and discounted gym membership
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Staff awards - Recognition of positive contributions & celebration events
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on OASIS Beauty treatments at WGC Campus!
• UNO Bus scheme - Discount fares on all UNO routes within Hertfordshire, staff and students need to show their ID badges when boarding the bus
• Discounted and/ or free events e.g. - Oakfest, Lambing weekend, Zoo etc!

Safeguarding Statement:

Oaklands College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding checks.

Please note, we are unable to accept CVs as form of an application, when applying for a position please ensure you complete all the required fields on the application form attached and email to recruitment@oaklands.ac.uk