Welcome

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the role of Head of Security and Resilience at St Paul’s Cathedral.

This is a wonderful opportunity to play an integral role in one of the country’s most iconic buildings. The Head of Security and Resilience is responsible for the delivery of our security and crisis management strategy that ensures that our people, visitors, contractors, buildings, and collections are safe, whilst maintaining a welcoming environment to visitors and worshippers.

As Head of Security & Resilience you will be part of the Heads of Department team, responsible for the operational delivery of organisational strategies. Your role will include management of the outsourced security contract, taking the lead on resilience planning, and responsibility for developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including emergency services and VVIP support teams.

The role reports into me as Director of Visitor Engagement. The directorate portfolio comprises seven commercial operational teams including Visitor Operations, Marketing & Communications and Commercial Enterprises. The directorate is responsible for the daily operations of the Cathedral, and delivers the £15m income that makes up our yearly operating costs. You will be expected to develop excellent working relationships with this team, and work closely with others across St Paul’s, to ensure daily operational and safety-led functions and projects run smoothly.

This opportunity comes at an exciting time for St Paul’s. As visitor numbers return to pre-pandemic levels, we look ahead to launching our new vision and values and developing our fifteen year strategic plan, which includes ambitious projects such as the Dome, Ball and Cross restoration; Girls Voices; Wren International Centre of Excellence and the strengthening of our security provisions. You will be critical in developing the security facing aspects of these projects.

The Head of Security and Resilience at St Paul’s is a unique role, and it will take someone with a unique set of compassionate security skills to join the team.

I look forward to reading your application.

Sandra Lynes Timbrell

Director of Visitor Engagement