Physical Security Adviser

At Wessex Water, we provide essential services that keep communities safe, healthy and thriving. Behind everything we do is a commitment to protecting our people, our infrastructure and the environment we serve.

We're now looking for a Physical Security Adviser to support how we protect our assets and operations across a complex, high-profile asset base.

This is a dynamic and influential role where you'll help shape and strengthen the organisation's physical security arrangements. You'll provide guidance, drive the implementation of security improvements and work with stakeholders across the organisation to manage risks and enhance the resilience of our people, assets and critical services.

Working across a wide and diverse operational landscape,you'll:

• support the development and implementation of our physical security strategy,policies and standards
• undertake security risk assessments and deliver proportionate, practical controls across our sites
• provide advice on security systems and technologies, including access control, CCTV, perimeterprotectionand emerging threats
• conduct security assurance,auditsand inspections to meet regulatory and government expectations
• build strong partnerships with police, governmentbodiesand industry partners, ensuring effective collaboration during incidents
• strengthen organisational resilience by developing plans, procedures,training and exercises
• support regulatory submissions, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements.

You'll be part of a collaborative environment, working closely with operational, engineering, cyber security and teams providing supporting services to embed security into everything we do.

You'll bring technical capability, alongside the ability to influence and drive positive change across a complex organisation.

We'relooking for someone who:

• has experience operating in a regulated, safety-critical, operational or high-risk environment
• can identify, assess and manage risk, using structured and evidence-based approaches
• has experience of audits, assurance, compliance activities, or other roles requiring attention to detail and sound judgement
• can interpret complex requirements and translate them into practical, proportionate solutions
• has experience developing, implementing or improving policies, procedures, plans or operational processes
• is curious, analytical and keen to develop expertise in physical security, risk management and resilience
• can build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and confidently influence decisions at all levels
• is comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams to solve problems and drive continuous improvement
• can communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, adapting their approach to different audiences
• brings a collaborative and professional approach, building strong relationships internally and externally
• is willing to learn and develop new skills, including security risk assessment, protective security principles, regulatory frameworks and incident management.

Experience in critical national infrastructure, regulated utilities, government, law enforcement, or similar sectors would be beneficial but is not essential.

You will need to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.

You will also need your own vehicle and be willing to travel across our operational sites when required.

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
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