Dawson Jones Recruitment is working with a education organisation in Hampshire to recruit an experienced Security Manager for an initial 9-month interim assignment.This is a varied management role combining people leadership, operational security and security systems management. You'll lead an established team responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors, while also helping to develop and improve the organisation's wider security provision.The role would suit an experienced security professional who is confident managing people, has strong technical knowledge of security systems and is comfortable operating in a busy, public-facing environment.The roleYou'll take responsibility for the day-to-day management and development of the security service, including:Leading a team consisting of a Supervisor and Site Stewards, with potential responsibility for a further team of Welfare WardensManaging the performance, development and day-to-day operation of the security teamOverseeing CCTV, access control, alarm and wider security systemsSupporting the installation, integration and development of security systems rather than simply their day-to-day operationDeveloping and reviewing security policies, procedures and working practicesManaging security incidents and ensuring appropriate escalation and responseOverseeing aspects of parking and traffic managementLiaising with contractors and external service providersWorking collaboratively with teams across the organisation to maintain a safe and welcoming campus environmentSupporting the delivery of an effective out-of-hours security serviceThe position is primarily Monday to Friday, 9am5pm, although some flexibility is required. As the manager responsible for an out-of-hours service, you may occasionally need to respond to calls outside normal working hours and, where necessary, attend site. This is expected to be rare.About youWe're looking for someone with strong security management experience who can combine technical knowledge with confident and effective people management.You'll ideally have:Experience managing a security team within a complex organisation or estateGood knowledge of CCTV, access control and alarm systemsExperience beyond simply operating security systems, ideally including installation, integration or developmentExperience developing or contributing to security policies and proceduresStrong contractor and stakeholder management skillsThe confidence to manage different personalities and hold your own when requiredA diplomatic, intuitive and measured approach to dealing with people and situationsThe flexibility to respond appropriately when unexpected issues ariseA full UK driving licencePrevious experience within education would be advantageous but isn't essential. We're equally interested in candidates from other complex, public-facing environments who can demonstrate the right combination of security expertise, leadership and interpersonal skills.This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for an established security operation while helping to shape and develop the service over the course of the assignment.Apply with your CV or contact Claire Harrison at Dawson Jones Recruitment for a confidential conversation.TPBN1_UKTJ