Role:Interim Head of SafeGuarding ServicesGrade and Salary: Grade 9, £58,225 - £69,488 per annumFTE and working pattern: 1FTE, 35hrs per week, Monday – FridayContract: Fixed Term, 14 MonthsHoliday Entitlement:33 days annual leaveplus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday)Purpose of RoleThe primary roleofSafeGuardingServices is to provide an integrated frameworkto:support an ethos of effective risk control to protect our staff,students,and others; and which protects University property andassets.providecompetent advice to the University Executive in support of the development and application of a safety and security management framework which ensures that the University can meet its statutory requirements and contributes to the University’svalues.ensure that the University has a modernSafeGuardingprovision which meets its needs and enhances its reputation whilst supporting its strategicplans.reactproportionately to threats to the University’s business processes by provision of robust emergency planning and management framework which protects the University’s population and secures itsassets.Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesEnsure that the Universitycomplies withrelevant legislation in UK, UAE,Malaysiaand other legaljurisdictionsasdeemednecessaryContinually revitaliseSafeGuardingprocessesby developing and delivering a modern and sector leadingSafeGuardingmanagement framework to encompassall ofthe University’s activities acrossallofitsCampuses.Responsibility for leading theSafeGuardingServices, the management team andmanagingthebudget.Advising the University Executive and the University Health and Safety Committees on all aspects of ourSafeGuardingPolicyand management frameworkEnhancingemergency planning and management by development of suitable processes to encompass the variances of circumstances at all University campusesEnsuringthe continueddevelopment of the electronic systemsthat support and protect our staff and students at all our campuses and while travelling onUniversitybusiness.Developing and managing electronic systems for the management ofSafeGuardingprocesses, delivery of e-learning programmes and establishment of a robust and interactive SharePoint presence on the University Intranet.Liaising with internal and external agencies (for example Police Scotland, NCTSO, insurers) on security matters on behalf of the University, within the UK andappropriate authoritiesin Dubai and MalaysiaPreparing an annual report of the University’sSafeGuardingperformance for submission to theUniversityCourtSupporting the University’s values by delivery of an effective and efficientSafeGuardingservicewhich ensures that the University can meet its statutory requirements.Provision of advice and guidance toPrimary Organisational Unitsto underpin the application of the UniversitySafeGuardingManagement System within their own areas of responsibility.Support an ethos of risk control to protect our staff, students, and others and which protects the University community,assets,and reputation.Implementation of the University initiativesin relation toCounterterrorismincludingCONTEST,PREVENT and Martyn’s LawRepresent the University on national and international strategy groups related to security, as appropriateWork closely with Health & Safety Services to ensureaholistic approachfor key stakeholders.Essential & Desirable CriteriaEssentialEducatedtofirstdegree level or equivalent(seelinkfor details)or equivalent practical experience in the workplaceDemonstrable experience of managing a teamDemonstrable experience of managing resources, workloads and changing priorities for self and othersDemonstrable experience of managing changeAbility tooperatein a complex global environmentDemonstrable abilityto work within a fast-changing environmentProven experience of dealing with and leading in uncertainty and ambiguityExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent Influencing SkillsGoodtrack recordof developing andmaintainingpositive working relationships with internal and external customers, peers,stakeholdersand othersSubject Matter Expert in a relevant disciplinein one of the services provided by the team/DirectorateFlexible and resilientCollaborative and proactiveDesirableExperience managing SafeGuarding in a Higher Education environmentExperience of developing electronic management systemsWorking knowledge of relevant legislation in Dubai and MalaysiaExperience of leading a teamExperience of leading changeProject Management skillsExperience of operating in a complex global environmentHow to ApplyApplications can be submitted up to midnight(UK time)onTuesday 31st March 2026.Pleasesubmit your CV & covering letter via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment.We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g., part-time working and job share options.Heriot-WattUniversity is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised, and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.Heriot-WattUniversity values diversity across our university community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our websitehttps://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htmand also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careershttps://disc.hw.ac.uk/.Use our total rewards calculator:https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htmto see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.About the TeamThe Governance and Legal Services Directorate supports sound, effective and accountable decision making andstewardship of the University's resources and reputation. The team aims to deliver, enhance and adapt an effective and sustainable governance framework upholding the rights and obligations of all stakeholders, including international stakeholders. Our coreobjectiveis to protect Heriot-Watt University's reputation, brand, valuesheritageand assets throughmaintainingcompliance with standards (legislation, codes of practice, etc.) to enhance value.The Directorate reports to the Secretary of the University whois responsible forthe overall administration of the University. The Directorate is led by the Global Director of Governance and Legal Services.The Governance and Legal Services Directoratecomprises:Assuranceand Legal ServicesPolicy and GovernanceInformation GovernanceSafeGuardingServicesHealth & SafetyAbout Heriot-Watt UniversityAt Heriot-Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community. #J-18808-Ljbffr