Job Description

Providing day-to-day operational support, guidance, and advice to staff with regards to all aspects of protective security; ensuring security policy is adhered to and/or risk managed appropriately. The ideal candidate will take ownership of their responsibilities in securing the site 24/7, and must be able to manage time, individuals, and infrastructure to ensure the integrity of the site and its classified areas. Working on his/her own initiative and as part of a team, they must have the ability to liaise with key stakeholders on sensitive matters.

What you'll be doing?

• Being the first point of contact for any site security and security accreditation related issues.
• Ensuring that UK legislative and Company Policies are adhered to across the site.
• Conducting site specific and corporate Security Awareness training in various formats.
• Managing sub-contracted security officers; liaising with Account Managers to ensure that the Company receives an acceptable service.
• Liaising with Project teams and responding to Security Aspect Letters relating to projects on site.
• Providing the response to, and investigating security incidents in a timely manner, ensuring that they are dealt with appropriately or escalated if necessary.
• Highlighting and escalating any risks to the site or Company to the Company Security Controller.
• Working with the IT Security team to ensure that the Company’s networks remain secure and compliant with legislative policies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience of UK Government Security frameworks such as:
  • Government Functional Standard GovS 007: Security;
  • Joint Service Publication 440/441/490;
  • Information Assurance Standards.
• Experience of Physical Security Integrated Management Systems.
• Previous experience working within a List X/FSC company or Protective Security role.
• Ability to work with the highest level of discretion and integrity as the role involves working with a considerable volume of sensitive and personal information.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills, with experience of delivering briefs and presentations to staff and clients.
• Eligible to receive UK National Security Vetting.
• Knowledge of approved security products and build standards.
• Knowledge and experience of IT Security.