Project Implementation Coordinator - Protection of Premises

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The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn’s Law, introduces a legal requirement for certain public premises and events to implement proportionate measures to protect the public from terrorist attacks. Alongside all Higher Education institutions, the University of Sheffield must comply with the legislation and demonstrate compliance to the Security Industry Authority (SIA) as regulator. This will require a significant and fast-paced programme of change across the University.

Reporting to the Implementation Manager within the CS&S team, the TPoP Project Coordinator will lead and coordinate implementation activity, providing project management support and operational oversight to ensure compliance with the Act. The role requires experience within security, emergency services, emergency planning, business continuity or a related sector, together with an understanding of applying legislation within operational environments.

The successful candidate will provide advice, guidance and awareness across the University community and external stakeholders, helping to develop a strong and embedded security culture. They will possess strong communication and analytical skills, with knowledge of physical security systems including CCTV, access control and PA/VA systems.

The role demands an organised and delivery-focused individual who can manage complex projects to challenging timescales. Responsibilities include coordinating working groups, maintaining action plans, audit records and meeting documentation, and providing assurance and progress reporting at a strategic level.

• Review relevant legislation, statutory guidance, codes of practice and sector guidance from trusted sources including , the Home Office, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and AUCSO, ensuring the University remains informed, compliant and aligned with emerging best practice relating to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 and associated protective security requirements.
• Support the design, development, implementation and review of Public Protection procedures, plans and protective security measures as defined under the Act, ensuring proportionate, practical and effective arrangements are embedded across the University.
• Coordinate and support a range of operational and strategic working groups, ensuring actions, risks, dependencies and progress against the strategic implementation plan are effectively managed and reported to the TPoP Strategic Board.
• Develop and deliver awareness raising initiatives, guidance, presentations and engagement activities across the University and with relevant external stakeholders, promoting understanding of the Act and supporting the development of a positive security culture.
• Manage and respond to enquiries relating to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act and associated protective security activity, ensuring advice, guidance and responses are accurate, timely and consistent.
• Coordinate relevant project boards, strategic meetings and working groups, ensuring agendas, minutes, action logs, progress updates and governance documentation are maintained to an appropriate standard.
• Monitor and maintain project action plans, implementation trackers, audit records, compliance evidence and all relevant internal project documentation to support effective programme governance and assurance.
• Working alongside the Implementation Manager, support organisational compliance with Security Industry Authority (SIA) requirements, regulatory expectations and…