About this role
About this role
This is a unique opportunity to influence institutional strategy, leading the University's approach to protective security, organisational resilience and community engagement.
The role sits at the forefront of emerging national priorities while helping to build strong partnerships across local communities, public agencies and the higher education sector.
What you'll be doing
You will lead the University's strategic approach to protective security and community resilience, ensuring we are prepared for current and emerging challenges while fostering a safe, inclusive and connected environment.
You'll lead the University's community liaison and engagement activity, working collaboratively with residents, community groups, police and other networks to strengthen trust, address shared challenges and ensure community considerations are embedded within institutional planning and decision-making.
You will also lead the development of frameworks and initiatives that enhance organisational resilience, public safety and community wellbeing.
You'll identify emerging risks, opportunities and best practice, translating these into strategies, governance arrangements and improvement programmes
As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you'll provide expert guidance on security, resilience, risk and compliance matters.
About you
We're looking for an experienced strategic leader with substantial expertise in security, resilience, risk management, public safety or a related discipline.
You will bring:
Significant experience operating within a large, complex organisation. A proven record of developing and delivering organisational strategies, governance frameworks and assurance arrangements. Experience of leading major compliance, resilience or transformation programmes through influence and partnership working. Outstanding stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. A commitment to collaborative leadership, continuous improvement and inclusive practice.
A degree-level qualification or equivalent professional qualification is essential, alongside evidence of continuing professional development. Professional qualifications in security management, resilience, risk management or related fields would be advantageous.
Where you will be working
In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus
This role is primarily campus-based with some flexibility for hybrid working, subject to business need. Occasional work outside standard office hours may be required
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from disabled or neurodivergent candidates.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Marianne Reed on 0117 328 7625 or email: [email protected]
Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus w/c 21st or 28th September.
This is a full-time, permanent post.
This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.
Right to Work in the UK
If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.