About this role
What makes Goldsmiths unique?
Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.
About the department
The Security Department forms part of the Estates & Facilities Directorate and is responsible for delivering a professional, responsive and customer-focused safety and security service across the Goldsmiths estate. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the team works in partnership with students, staff, contractors and external agencies to maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for the University community. The department provides a wide range of services, including campus patrols, incident response, emergency management, control room operations, access control, CCTV and alarm monitoring, event support, safeguarding and the coordination of emergency responses. Supporting Goldsmiths’ commitment to student well being, inclusion and community engagement, the Security Team plays a vital role in protecting people, property and assets while contributing to a positive campus experience.
The Safety & Security Operations Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and continuously improving the University’s operational security service to ensure a safe, secure, and supportive environment for students, staff, visitors, campus assets and properties. In this capacity, the Safety & Security Operations Manager serves as the operational lead for university emergency preparedness, incident response, incident management, and stakeholder engagement.
About the candidate
You will be Experience in security operations management. Have a strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills suitable for a diverse university community. Incident management and stakeholder engagement skills Experience in incident response, risk assessment, and emergency planning. Knowledge of modern security technologies and control systems. Ability to manage pressure and make rapid, informed decisions. Drive continuous improvement, and maintain a safe, secure and welcoming campus environment.
Benefits
We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of well being initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.
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At Goldsmiths, University of London, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion shape how we lead, learn, and work. We are committed to building an inclusive and respectful environment, removing barriers and addressing inequalities so that everyone in our community can belong and thrive.
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About security roles for ex-police
Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.
See all security jobs in London →Why this fits a police background — match score 85/100
- Incident command & response
- Risk & threat assessment
- Security operations
What security roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Security officer (SIA) | £24,000–£29,000 |
| Security supervisor / team leader | £28,000–£34,000 |
| Site / security manager | £38,000–£52,000 |
| Regional / operations security manager | £50,000–£65,000 |