Security Training & Culture Specialist

Overview

This role supports the development and delivery of initiatives that strengthen NPL’s security culture and reduce human-related risk across cyber, physical, and people domains. With focus on creating engaging awareness content, delivering training, and providing expertise on human-related security risks to help colleagues understand and manage security threats effectively.

• Deliver security awareness and culture activities that align with NPL’s values, security policies, and risk priorities
• Create engaging content for campaigns, e-learning, workshops, and communications to make security relatable and actionable
• Support the design and delivery of targeted interventions to address gaps in security knowledge and behaviours
• Maintain and update “just-in-time” learning resources to complement mandatory training and reduce risk of human error
• Tailor awareness materials for different roles, risk profiles, and business areas
• Assist in tracking and reporting metrics to measure the effectiveness of awareness initiatives and behavioural change
• Provide subject matter expertise on human risk management, social engineering, and behavioural science principles
• Collaborate with corporate functions (People, Communications, IT, Assurance) to ensure consistent messaging and alignment
• Stay informed on best practices in security awareness, learning methodologies, behavioural change, and human risk reduction
• Responsible for taking reasonable duty of care for Health & Safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and always follow direct instructions given with regards to Health & Safety.

• Interest in cyber security and how human behaviour influences risk
• Understanding of, or strong interest in, human behaviour, psychology, behavioural science, learning, communications, or a related field
• An approachable and engaging style, with the ability to build rapport and positively influence others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain security topics clearly and accessibly
• Creativity in developing engaging awareness content, training materials, or campaigns
• Ability to analyse information and contribute to targeted interventions and improvement activities
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain learning materials and supporting documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions
• A proactive mindset, curiosity, and willingness to learn

• Experience delivering training, awareness, or behaviour‑change initiatives
• Awareness of human‑related security risks - e.g. phishing, social engineering and the use of AI
• Background in psychology, behavioural science, learning and development, communications, or change management
• Experience supporting reporting, metrics, or evaluation of awareness activities

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance. You will need to have an SC clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain an SC clearance.

Please note:

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.