Head of Security

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.

Role and responsibilities

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. Please see the full Job Description for duties and responsibilities for this role

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 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 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.