Security Risk Manager

Job Title:                               Security Risk Manager

Department:                          Estates and Facilities Directorate

                                               Accommodation and Commercial Services

Grade:                                    Grade 7

Salary range:                        £37,099-£44,263

Working arrangements:       Full time (nominal 35 hours)

                                               Permanent

                                               Evenings and weekend working, as business needs

                                               Participation in out of hours on-call rota

                                               Hybrid working (minimum of two days per week onsite, depending on business needs, after an initial training/induction period)

Closing date:                        21st March 2024

The University

At Durham University we are proud of our people.  A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally.  We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.

Further information about the University can be found here .

The Role and Department

As Security Risk Manager, you will contribute, as part of a team, to the development of a robust security culture across the University.  You will be responsible for providing professional, strategic, proportionate security advice to key stakeholders across the University to assure operations against a full spectrum of threats.

You will support the development, rollout and implementation of the corporate strategy for protective (physical) security, conducting Security Risk Assessments, to provide recommendations aimed at protecting University assets and functions, in line with the University’s vision to enable safe implementation.

You will provide intelligence-led information on potential risks and threats to a wide-range of customers across the University, to aid decision-making.

You will also support the Estates and Facilities Directorate, to ensure security risks are considered and managed in all refurbishment and new-build projects.

The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining, and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

Working at Durham

A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:

·         30 days annual leave, in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year (a total of 42 days per year).

·         The University closes between Christmas and New Year.

·         We offer a generous pension scheme, as a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into the University Superannuation Scheme (USS).

·         No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered.  We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.

·         There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally.  There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University.  All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.

·         Lots of support for health and wellbeing, including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

·         Onsite nursery is available and children’s clubs in the summer holidays.

·         Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).

·         The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community

·         Discounts are available via our benefits portal, including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema, and days out at various attractions.

·         A salary sacrifice scheme is also available, to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits.

·         If you are moving to Durham, we can help with removal costs and we have a dedicated team who can help you with the practicalities such as house hunting and schools.  If you need a visa, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest free loan scheme to pay for dependant visas.

Durham University is committed to equality diversity, inclusion and values

Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work.

As a University, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University’s Strategy and a central part of everything we do.  We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct.   At Durham, we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community that is supportive and inclusive.  It is important to us that all of our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force, including people with disabilities, women, and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.  If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application.  If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.  We will make adjustments to support the interview process, wherever it is reasonable to do so, and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

What you need to demonstrate when you apply/Person Specification

When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role.  Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description. 

Your application should cover the following criteria:

Essential Criteria

Qualifications/Experience

1.      Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience).

2.      Professional practitioner in Protective (Physical) Security Risk Management with appropriate and relevant working knowledge of crime prevention and counter terrorism.

3.      Recognised professional protective (physical) security practitioner with demonstrable specialist knowledge and expertise in the delivery of services used to influence events and activities within a complex organisation.

4.       Experience of implementing policies and procedures and supporting change and service improvements.

5.      Experience of providing specialist protective (physical) security risk management advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues, including more senior colleagues in a complex organisation.

6.      Evidence of competence in establishing, creating and reviewing security requirements, security strategies and security plans for refurbishment and new build projects.

7.      Experience of participating in internal or external networks, relevant to security risk management, to share and discuss good practice, develop strong and productive working relationships and positively influence the University’s reputation.

8.      Knowledge and experience of ensuring compliance with regulatory, organisational policy and best practice guidelines related to protective (physical) security, including crime prevention and counter terrorism measures such as those expected from the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) draft bill (Martyn’s Law).

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

9.      Excellent spoken and written communication skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally.

10.      Strong digital competence across a range digital devices and apps including [digital communication tools, Microsoft 365 applications, business systems].

11.   Evidence of competence (skills, knowledge and experience) in implementing protective (physical) security frameworks and methodologies, including undertaking security threat and vulnerability risk assessments, developing preparedness plans and implementing proportionate systems and measures that work alongside other requirements (business needs, health and safety, fire safety, business continuity etc.).

12.   Committed to continuing professional development to maintain professional recognition.

13.   Knowledge and experience of ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational policy and guidelines.

14.   Ability to contribute to planning at operational and strategic levels.

15.   Ability to solve problems and decide on and plan appropriate solutions. 

Desirable Criteria

1.      Certified security practitioner, e.g., ASIS Certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Chartered Security Professional.

2.      Knowledge of the Intelligence Cycle.

3.      Experience in using a range of intelligence analysis tools.

4.      Experience applying Intelligence Preparation of the Environment (IPE).

5.      Experience conducting security investigations.

6.      Held an instructional post or conducted training to validate emergency action plans.

7.      Experience with scenario generation.

How to Apply

To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification.  It will be at the discretion of the recruiting panel as to whether they will also consider any desirable criteria, but we would urge candidates to provide evidence for all criteria.

While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview.

Submitting your application

We prefer to receive applications online.  We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system.  Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates.

What you need to submit

·         A CV

·         A supporting statement or covering letter which outlines how you meet all of the essential criteria and evidence against desirable criteria within the Person Specification

Contact details

For a chat about the role or any further information, please contact Alfie Wallace, Senior Security Risk Manager, [email protected].

Typical Role Requirements

Service Delivery/Development

·         Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and the University’s values.

·         Review and look for ways to improve systems and procedures that are relevant to Senior Security Risk Management in line with the University’s frameworks and regulations.

·         Provide specialist advice and guidance relating to your professional area of expertise, in line with the University’s policies, regulations and values, escalating to the Senior Security Risk Manager, where required.

·         Use your professional knowledge and experience as a protective (physical) security practitioner to shape processes and activities, develop systems and provide subject matter expertise and advice.

·         Deliver Protective (physical) Security Risk Assessments across the University to a high standard.

·         Provide the best possible service by continually reviewing the requirements from staff, students and others, and contributing to ideas for service improvements.

·         Provide specialist knowledge and support when interpreting and analysing complex data and information sources.

·         Look for ways to improve [processes, techniques and outputs/results] across all areas of your work.

·         Identify any learning needs required and, where appropriate, design activities and training, for approval by the Senior Security Risk Manager.

·         Ensure data (commercially sensitive and/or personal) is appropriately stored and managed.

·         Conduct security investigations in response to incidents to identify current vulnerabilities to generate security recommendations to improve operations.

·         Analyse an array of data from a variety of sources to create intelligence products that will inform recommendations for risk assessments.

Planning and Organisation

·         Contribute to operational leadership teams to influence the type and level of services that are provided by the Security Risk Management team.

·         Contribute to progressing the strategic and operational priorities of the Department.

·         Seek feedback from key stakeholders so that the service is being adapted to meet customer expectations and to plan future requirements.

·         Analyse data on the level of service being provided by your area to recommend areas for future improvement.

·         Meet the development needs of your stakeholders, providing training when required.

Communication/Liaison

·         Provide advice and share guidance with your stakeholders to ensure that the University’s policies, procedures and regulations are complied with.

·         Use your operational expertise to lead and participate in business meetings, working groups and sub-committees.

·         Coordinate and organise committees and other business meetings and deal with any related complaints.

·         Update policies and procedures in response to any internal or external changes.

·         Use your expertise to provide training or guidance to other stakeholders.

·         Create positive working relationships, including internal and external networks, using your networks to increase your knowledge and skills and swap information with peers.

·        Any other reasonable duties.

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