Physical Security Specialist

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK's most stunning landscapes. We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.

Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career. Ready to make a splash? Join our team today. Physical Security Specialist

Location:

The successful candidate can be located in either Exeter, Bristol or Redhill with travel regularly Salary: £38,000 - £45,000  excellent benefits

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time Travel:
Approximately 60% of the working week spent travelling across the South West Water, Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water, SES Water and Isles of Scilly regions. Hybrid Working:
Based in Exeter with a mix of office, site and home working. Protect Critical National Infrastructure We're looking for a Physical Security Specialist to join our Group Security team and play a key role in protecting critical water and wastewater infrastructure across the Pennon Group. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced security professional to help shape and deliver our security assurance programme, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while strengthening the resilience of essential services relied upon by millions of customers.

Working across multiple water businesses, you'll lead Security Risk Assessments (SRAs), develop Operational Requirements (ORs), provide expert advice on physical security controls, and support the delivery of security improvements across a diverse asset base. What you'll be doing Deliver the Group Security Risk Assessment (SRA) and Operational Requirement (OR) programme across water and wastewater assets. Conduct site categorisation, threat assessments, vulnerability assessments and security risk assessments.

Develop risk-based recommendations and Operational Requirements to support security improvements and investment decisions. Support security audits, assurance reviews, regulatory inspections and annual SEMD submissions. Provide specialist advice on physical, personnel and procedural security controls to operational teams, asset owners and capital projects. Develop and maintain security standards, procedures, guidance and improvement plans across the Group. Identify and report security risks, vulnerabilities and compliance gaps, supporting risk-based mitigation and prioritisation activities.

Build strong relationships with regulators, government agencies, law enforcement partners, contractors and internal stakeholders. Support the continuous improvement of security resilience across critical operational assets. What we're looking for Essential Experience in physical security, security risk management or security assurance. Experience conducting security risk assessments, threat assessments and assurance activities. Strong analytical, investigation and report-writing skills. Knowledge of security risk assessment methodologies, loss prevention principles and physical security controls.

Experience developing security standards, procedures and risk mitigation strategies. Experience engaging with operational teams, contractors, regulators or external stakeholders. Understanding of drinking water and wastewater treatment, production and supply processes, or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the Group.

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