Head of Administration & Security

About the role

NIT University, Lahore, is looking for a recently retired Lieutenant Colonel or Major (Fighting Arms) to serve as Head of Administration and Security. The role sits within the Office of Campus Management & Services, reports to the Director Operations and covers all administrative support services and security operations of the campus, ensuring efficient logistics, smooth hostel operations, discipline, vigilance and safety of personnel, facilities and visitors.

Key responsibilities

• General administration: supervise day-to-day campus support services, oversee office assistants, housekeeping, cafeteria, maintenance and transport staff, coordinate with procurement for space planning and asset deployment, manage outsourced providers, train staff on safety and evacuation, set up SOPs and hold departmental meetings.
• Security management: plan and supervise physical and electronic security, guard performance, CCTV and access control, visitor protocols and emergency protocols with police, civil defence and Rescue 1122, and prepare for VIP and foreign dignitary visits.
• Vendor liaison: monitor contractor access and deliveries, maintain ID, safety briefing and gate-pass records with the IT Department, and assist in vendor onboarding.
• Recordkeeping: log attendance, generator operation, visitor management, incidents, inventory and submit weekly reports to senior management.
• Safety: ensure fire safety, evacuation plans and first aid readiness, run mock drills, and maintain safety signage and emergency equipment.

Required profile

• At least a graduate who has served in the armed forces, with less than one year since retirement.
• Under 50 years old, medically fit and pleasant personality.
• Intelligence course qualification and experience with intelligence organisations preferred.

Required skills

• Familiarity with security technologies such as CCTV and access control.
• Knowledge of and ability to adapt to a paperless, ERP-driven work environment.
• Ability to coordinate with law enforcement, government offices and emergency agencies.