Overview
The Head of Security is a challenging and busy role responsible for the safety and security of all students, staff, visitors, buildings and assets of Fettes College. 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 provide 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.
Responsibilities
* Support and develop the Security team to ensure the safety of pupils, staff and visitors.
* Provide competent advice and guidance on security matters to senior campus management.
* Collaborate with Estates Maintenance, Health and Safety, and other departments to address security concerns.
* Maintain a welcoming and professional presence for all visitors to the school.
Ideal Candidate
Essential
* Prior experience in a security role or 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 willingness to apply oneself to all manner of challenges 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 organized 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). The role may require occasional overnight and weekend hours in the event of staffing shortages due to holidays or sickness. The team operates within a shift system covering daytime, overnight hours and weekends, with priority given to maintaining weekend and overnight cover. The Head of Security may be required to participate in the shift system and be available on certain days in the School calendar (e.g., Open Days and Founder’s Day).
* Annual Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience.
* Staff Benefits: range of benefits including holiday entitlement, parking on campus, gym membership, free lunchtime meals when on duty, life insurance, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Pension: Fettes College Pension Plan after 3 months’ service. This is a money purchase scheme with employer and employee contributions and a matching arrangement up to 12% of base salary.
* Access to discounted healthcare and other benefits through the 4me benefits portal.
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