Security Manager - Campus & Security

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We are seeking a dedicated Security Manager with a focus on campus experience and security to lead and enhance our front-of-house and security operations across multiple sites.

Are you a proactive and experienced security professional with a strong customer service ethos and a passion for driving positive change?

Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a dedicated Security Manager with a focus on campus experience and security to lead and enhance our front-of-house and security operations across multiple sites. This pivotal role ensures our campus remains safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors alike.

Our Campus Experience & Security Team operates 24/7, 365 days a year, delivering not only safety and vigilance but also exceptional customer service to all our customers. This role is being offered on a permanent, full-time, 35 hours a week contract, with a salary of £44,247 rising to £50,379 per year.

As Security Manager, you will be responsible for shaping service delivery, managing teams, and driving improvements that support the University's strategic goals - making a real impact on the day-to-day experience of our community.

To succeed as Security Manager, you will have a proven track record of hands-on management in a fast-paced environment, working on your own initiative and providing expert advice regarding security matters. You will also play a key role in ensuring the University's compliance with the forthcoming Martyn's Law legislation.

This role would suit individuals with a track record in creating a culture of exceptional delivery and managing change. Strong communication skills will be essential as the role includes extensive partnerships with our neighbouring higher education institutions.

If this sounds like the role for you join us at Birkbeck , a leading London University with a unique mission for widening participation.

£44,247 rising to £50,379 per annum, Grade 7 on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated London Weighting Allowance.

Benefits of working at Birkbeck : a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Permanent contract, full-time 35 hours per week, on-site based, Mon-Sun (5 out of 7 days) flexible start and finish time.
Closing date:
Sunday 25 January 2026. Interview dates - 5 & 10 February 2026. The candidate brochure can be viewed here .

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If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Rob Cullum, or Michael Hewlett, of The Management Recruitment Group on  or

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.