Security Shift Leader - Internal Only (ES5172-26-058)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving university and enhance its Estates & Facilities Management Team (EFM). 

As our Security Shift Leader, you’ll be an important part of an EFM Team that supports a community of over 18,000 students and 2,300 staff based on campuses in Brighton. The Campus Security Team is committed to building a diverse team of professionals whose role it is to create a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors, a place where everyone feels safe and welcome 24/7, 365 days a year.  

You will be primarily responsible for supervising one of four security shift teams, leading your team to establishing a secure and safe environment for staff, students, visitors and securing the University’s assets.  We will also want you to organise the team to cover all essential security duties, act as the main point of contact during non-core hours, make operational decisions or escalate to the Head of Security when appropriate.  By monitoring standards of work and professionalism you’ll help maintain a secure and welcoming environment for all.

We are looking for someone with previous experience of working within a multi-site organisation that hosts a large number of staff and visitors. You must have strong interpersonal skills, be able to supervise and mentor a team, and have the ability to make operational decisions.  Communication is a key part of the role as you will be expected to regularly interact with staff and students, and use proactive and responsive security methods to ensure the delivery of a comprehensive service, which goes beyond the traditional security standards and focuses on customer service. 

To succeed in this role, you will have:

Experience in leading and supporting a team. Excellent communication skills and be a problem solver who is professionally curious and has the ability to engage with a diverse range of students, staff and stakeholders to grow a culture of safety and wellbeingA professional resilience and a desire to deliver an excellent service in challenging and often complex circumstances and environmentsThe ability to be a team player who embraces diversity and inclusivity, a person who will be willing to go the extra mile to make a difference and help someone in need of support

A driver's licence is required for this position, and a car will be provided.

Why join us?
As well as this being a good career development opportunity, we offer excellent benefits  that include a local government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement and discounted sports facilities and activities.

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £31,236 to £34,610 per annum
15% shift allowance