Campus Safety Manager

A unique opening has arisen to become a Campus Safety Manager at the University of Surrey, supporting our students, staff members and visitors. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic member to join our crucial campus service. You will be the 'face' of the University, dealing with everything from a student locked out of their room to crisis & emergency management, ensuring the campus is a safe environment for everyone, offering support and advice.

Working hours for this role are pre-assigned "4 on, 4 off" shift patterns to support our 24/7 service. You will be expected to work 2 days then 2 nights for each "4 on" cycle.

As a Campus Safety Manager, you'll be overseeing the safety, security and welfare of those working, studying and visiting the University. You'll deal with both staff and students on a day-to-day basis, so we welcome applications from those who have a keen interest in creating a warm and welcoming environment for our students and understands that every shift will come with new challenges to deal with. The role is varied by nature and a level of discretion will be needed to ensure that we are always doing what is best for our community.

The ideal candidate should possess a robust background in management, outstanding leadership skills, and a dedication to the safety and security of our campus community. As a member of the Campus Safety Team, you will receive a comprehensive training plan to ensure that you are well equipped to deal with handling the common student and staff enquiries.

Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the Campus Safety team's activities.
- Organize shifts and delegate tasks to team members.
- Evaluate Campus Safety operations to pinpoint risks and weaknesses.
- Address incidents and emergencies, orchestrating an effective response.
- Lead inquiries into incidents and communicate findings to relevant parties.
- Compile incident reports and keep precise records.
- Liaise with emergency services as required.
- Manage Campus Safety systems, including CCTV, alarms, and access controls.
- Perform regular patrols and checks to secure the premises.

Benefits:
- Market leading Pension
- Up to 40 days holiday: 25 days annual leave + 7 University Closure Days + Bank Holidays
- Salary Sacrifice benefits including cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare
- Access to world-class facilities at discounted rates
- On-site parking for commuters, and on-site cafes, restaurants and coffee shops

An enhanced DBS check is required for this position (at offer stage). Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th December.