Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Cyber SecurityIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
95000
SC Cleared Head of Security – Physical & Personnel
HEAD OF SECURITY – (Physical / Personnel) 2LOD
Hybrid working 3 days on site You will need to have an SC clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain an SC clearance with a view to obtaining DV clearance.
A member of the senior leadership team, responsible for setting the security strategy, providing expert advice, and delivering an operational service, in partnership with the relevant bodies. Working closely and collaborating with key stakeholders ensuring appropriate processes and procedures are in place for the effective delivery of excellent with impact, whilst ensuring that Security risks are identified and mitigated to an appropriate level to ensure a sustainable business performance.
Accountable for safeguarding people, assets, information, and reputation. Lead the ongoing development and implementation of the Security strategy, responding to the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape and increased demand for our services. Work closely with Cyber Security and Trusted colleagues to deliver a coordinated, organisation-wide approach to risk management.
Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations, lead proactive threat identification and risk mitigation, and build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to maintain resilience and trust within an increasingly complex security environment
Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations, lead proactive threat identification and risk mitigation, and build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to maintain resilience and trust within an increasingly complex security environment
- Experienced in developing and implementing Security strategies, providing a professional service that aligns security requirements with business needs and taking a pro-active approach to identifying trends and anticipating risks
- Provide inspirational leadership to ensure our mission, strategy and plans are articulated and understood inside and outside the organisation, that employees and partners are excited by, engaged with and focussed on its successful delivery to maximise impact and growth.
- Build strategic relationships with national security agencies, supply chains and internal customers that will enhance the ability to deliver our mission, our reputation and remain sustainable.
- Drive the performance and potential of employees and external consultants & contractors, building highly motivated, customer focused and performing teams.
- Ensure compliance with appropriate internal and external governance including quality, health, safety, security and environmental legislation minimising risk to the business and enhancing the reputation.
- Support continuous improvement to ensure efficient and effective operational delivery.
Key Responsibilities & Experience Required
We are looking for a senior security leader who can hit the ground running in a government ‑ aligned environment.
Essential experience includes:
- Strong knowledge of UK Government policy, procedures, and standards
- Proven leadership and strategic security management
- Ability to operationalise and develop security policies
- Crisis and incident management
- Senior ‑ level stakeholder management
- Managing a mixed workforce of permanent staff and contractors
- Experience within Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments
Familiarity with:
- UKSV
- FSC
- Government security frameworks and assurance standards
