Senior Security Risk Manager
JOB_53531984739380Job type
PermanentLocation
DurhamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Facilities ManagementIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
Paying up to £56,000 depending on experience
Senior Security Risk Manager | Permanent
Your new company
Are you a seasoned security professional ready to lead strategic protective security initiatives across a large and complex organisation?
We’re recruiting for a Senior Security Risk Manager to join a prestigious institution in the North East. This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape and lead the physical security strategy, ensuring compliance with counter-terrorism and crime prevention standards.
Your new role
- As Senior Security Risk Manager, you will provide professional, strategic, dynamic leadership for protective (physical) security management, covering all aspects of security, e.g. counter terrorism, crime prevention.
- You will oversee the corporate strategy, objectives, arrangements and infrastructure for managing protective (physical) security, as well as monitoring the levels of compliance and implementation, while keeping the Executive Committee and other senior leaders informed of any issues.
- You will have responsibility for developing and maintaining protective (physical) security management systems, reviewing and refreshing existing policies and processes, as well as developing the protective (physical) security management strategy, promoting best practice and ensuring full compliance while reinforcing a positive security culture.
- You will assist in ensuring that security risks are considered and managed in all refurbishment and new build projects to support the Estates and Facilities Directorate.
- You will be the responsible person, as currently outlined in the Terrorism (Protection of premises) draft bill (Martyn’s Law), assessing security threats and vulnerabilities to provide proportionate advice, guidance and training.
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
- Professional qualification in Protective Security Risk Management.
- Proven expertise in counter-terrorism, crime prevention, and physical security strategy.
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders and managing large service teams.
- Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and regulatory standards.
What you'll get in return
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + additional closure days.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Onsite parking, cycle-to-work scheme, and travel discounts.
- Professional development opportunities and dedicated CPD time.
- Family-friendly policies, nursery access, and wellbeing support.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Senior Security Risk ManagerJOB_535319847393802025-10-292026-01-27
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