The role of Head of Security is a challenging and busy role which is
responsible for the safety and security of all students, staff, visitors,
buildings and assets of Fettes College. Specifically, you will be involved in
delivering and enhancing the overall Fettes College approach and priorities
for site Security, providing a smart, friendly and confident welcome to all
visitors to the school and maintaining overall responsibility for the
management and performance of the Security team.
Reporting to the Assistant Bursar you will be responsible for providing
competent advice and guidance on all Security matters to the Bursar,
Assistant Bursar, Estates Maintenance Manager, Health and Safety Manager
and all other employees within Fettes College and Fettes Enterprises. You
will work closely and collaboratively with staff to seek solutions to any
Security related concerns.
Main Responsibilities:
Please see the full Job Description for duties and responsibilities for this role
Ideal Candidate:
Person Specification
Essential
- Prior experience in a security role or offer a good understanding of
general security.
- Prior experience managing teams within a complex and/or dynamic
environment.
- A proactive approach to problem solving with a willingnessto apply
oneself to all manner ofchallenges and tasks to successfully lead the
Security team.
- A team player with a positive and sensible approach to work.
- Ability to work independently but also to communicate effectively
at all levels and positively engage with all members of the Fettes
community.
- Proven ability to demonstrate integrity and discretion.
- Highly organised and resourceful.
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Wider facilities management experience
- Fleet management experience
- Experience of procurement and contract management, with a sound
understanding of cost management and value for money.
Package Description:
Benefits
This is a full-time position covering daytime hours (40 hours per week). This
position may require occasional overnight and weekend hours in the event of
staffing shortages due to holidays or sickness. The team operate within a shift
system covering daytime hours, overnight hours and weekends (with priority
given to maintaining weekend and overnight cover) and it is required that the
Head of Security participate in the shift system. There will be certain days in
the School calendar where the Head of Security must be available and on duty,
for example on Open Days and on Founder’s Day.
Annual Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience
Staff Benefits: In addition to being part of a great team you will be entitled
to a range of benefits that include:
• 252 hours’ holiday during the School Year
(September to August) to be taken at convenient
times (generally outside term time) after
consultation, plus 4 Public Holidays (Christmas
and New Year).
• Parking within the campus grounds. The campus is
easily accessed by car and bus; there is a bus stop
located outside the campus serving several routes
across the city and to rail stations.
• Membership of Westwoods gym and health club
which offers a range of excellent fitness and leisure
facilities including a 25m swimming pool.
• Free lunchtime meals during term time, and at
other times when catering is provided, and you are
on duty.
• Life insurance scheme.
• Excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• You will be opted into the Fettes College Pension
Plan after 3 months’ service. This scheme is a
money purchase one, operating as a salary exchange
plan. The College will contribute to the scheme a
minimum of 8% and you will contribute a
minimum of 2%. Fettes operate a contribution
matching scheme up to 12% of base salary.
• Access to discounted healthcare, additional life
insurance, shopping discounts, etc through our
4me benefits portal.