University Security Planner

The University Security Planner will be responsible for planning, co-ordinating and overseeing security operations for on-campus events and buildings across the University. This role will ensure the safety and security of all students, staff, attendees, and assets, providing a safe and secure environment. This role will be delivered in line with direction and guidance laid out in the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn's Law).

About The Person

The successful candidate must have and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

Minimum Level 4 qualification in Security & Risk Management OR similar management field.Detailed knowledge and understanding of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn's Law).Valid full UK driving licence (manual transmission).At least three years recent, relevant security supervisory experience, working in a customer facing environment.Strong team management and supervisory experience.Experience in using security specific digital platforms to communicate to a wide membership (eg. Safe Zone).

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit .

If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application -