Protective Security Compliance Delivery Manager

Company: University of the West of England
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

We are looking for a collaborative, forward‑thinking Protective Security Compliance Delivery Manager to join our Student and Campus Life service. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how the University meets its commitments under the Terrorism Protection and Premises Act 2025 (Martyn’s Law), while championing safe, inclusive and welcoming campuses for the whole community.

What you’ll be doing

  • Leading strategic compliance and safety projects, ensuring delivery within agreed timeframes.
  • Acting as the University’s subject matter expert on the Terrorism Protection and Premises Act 2025, influencing senior leaders by providing expert updates, insights and analysis.
  • Working with colleagues across Colleges and Services to develop and implement requirements, including policies, risk assessments, emergency planning and compliance measures.
  • Supporting the development and delivery of training to enable teams to operate confidently within compliance frameworks.
  • Contributing to governance forums and wider institutional projects, representing Campus Support with professionalism and credibility.
  • Maintaining an externally focused and proactive outlook, actively horizon‑scanning across the HE and protective security sector to identify emerging risks, regulatory expectations and best‑practice insights, translating these into actionable improvements for organisational compliance and resilience.

What we’re looking for

  • Experience from a complex organisation with strong knowledge of security, protective risk, compliance or counter‑terrorism contexts.
  • Exceptional communication skills, confident in engaging, influencing and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Thriving in a matrix environment and enjoying cross‑team collaboration to achieve shared goals.
  • Ability to translate regulation into practical implementation plans and help others understand the implications for their work.
  • A commitment to inclusive practice, contributing to a culture where colleagues and students feel safe, respected and able to succeed.

This post requires DBS clearance.

Where you will be working

UWE Bristol is a campus‑based university, with vibrant campus communities central to student life. In this role, you’ll be required to work across all of our campuses. The role is primarily campus‑based with some flexibility for hybrid working. Some evening work will be required to support both our Day and Night Teams.

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. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

EEO Statement

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community and welcomes applicants from a range of professional backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident employer and encourage applications from disabled or neurodivergent candidates.

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Posted: July 7th, 2026