Security and Estates Lead

About the Role As a Security and Estates Lead within the UKTL Team, you'll play a critical role in safeguarding our people, facilities, and reputation. You'll lead on physical, personnel and cyber security, ensuring our security posture remains proportionate to risk and aligned with government standards, you'll also be responsible for managing our site and facilities. This is a hands-on role where you'll design, implement, and oversee security measures across a complex environment, including secure facilities and data centre operations.

You'll lead a small team of physical/personnel security, cyber security and estates professionals and be responsible for all security and estates matters, working to the Chief Operating Officer and closely with leadership colleagues to deliver a holistic approach to risk management.

Key Responsibilities Overall responsibility for all security and estates matters at the UKTL facility. Maintain and promote a strong security culture. Oversee physical security standards, ensuring compliance with relevant accreditation requirements. Oversee Cyber Security to deliver integrated risk management. Build strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, and government agencies. Managing construction and building fit-out projects and facilities contracts. Monitor emerging threats and provide intelligence to inform risk strategies.

Manage security and estates aspects of data centre facilities, ensuring resilience and continuity of operations. Lead investigations into vulnerabilities or procedural failings and report findings. Respond to incidents, including out of hours. Reasonable proximity to our site, whilst not essential, maybe an advantage. About You You're an experienced security professional with a proven track record in designing and managing secure facilities and data centre environments.

You combine technical expertise with strong communication skills, enabling you to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels. Essential Skills & Attributes:
Experience in physical security design and implementation, including data centre security. Ability to balance business needs with security and safety requirements. Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., DISA, Security Institute) or Vocational qualification such as CSMP or ASIS CPP. Discretion, integrity, and sensitivity in handling confidential matters. Adaptable, proactive, and able to work autonomously. Experience leading security professionals.

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. Flexible Working Successful applicants will be expected to attend our Birmingham office a minimum of three days per week. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide an excellent environment for collaboration, and we encourage colleagues to make the most of our on-site workspace.

We are committed to fostering a positive work-life balance and welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time, part-time, or flexible working arrangements, subject to business needs. Location Our site is conveniently located within easy reach of Birmingham, with excellent transport links. We are accessible by rail, with the nearest being Birmingham International station, and are also served by local bus routes.

Free on-site parking is available for those travelling by car. Why Join UKTL? At UKTL, you'll be part of a mission that has real national impact, helping to strengthen the security, resilience, and future of the UK's telecommunications networks. We are committed to investing in our people, providing opportunities to develop your technical expertise, broaden your experience, and build a rewarding long-term career.

Whether you're an experienced specialist or looking to grow your skills in a new area, you'll benefit from:
Meaningful work that helps shape the future security of UK telecommunications. Access to industry-leading training, professional development, and certification opportunities. Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies across telecoms, cyber security, research, and testing. Collaboration with recognised experts in a highly skilled and supportive environment. Opportunities to work on unique projects that drive innovation and influence industry best practice. A culture that encourages continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and career…