Protective Security Manager

UKTL is building leading edge Telecoms testing facilities to keep our telecommunications networks safe, accelerate the roll-out of new technologies, and grow our world leading telecoms sector to maintain resiliency and security. 

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Successful candidates will join a state-of-the-art facility and be supporting the team conducting testing and research on the latest technologies and innovations in the industry.

As a Senior Security Advisor, and a member of the UKTL Team, you will be responsible fordeliveringsecurity solutions across the physical environment and ensuring the security posture across the facility remainscommensurate to the risk. The role willensure the overall security, safety and resilience of the facility, its people,and reputation.

As a member of the UKTL Team, this role is responsible for delivering personnel and physical security services, ensuring UKTL adopts an effective and proportionate Security posture.  

Key responsibilities  

• Support the UKTL Leadership in maintaining a secure operating environment, ensuring the security posture of the facility remains commensurate to the risks at all times. 
• Act as the principle point of contact for security matters at the facility.  
• Maintain security awareness and culture across the UKTL workforce, delivering training and briefings, as necessary. 
• Provide governance and oversight of physical security standards at the UKTL Facility, ensuring UKTL meet DSIT and other accreditation obligations. 
• Plan, deliver & review internal security assurance audits to identify non-compliance, across physical security making practical recommendations. 
• Work in partnership with the UKTL Cyber Security team to ensure a joined up and holistic approach to Security risk management.  
• Conduct security investigations where vulnerabilities or procedural failings are identified and collate and present statistical data to monitor standards and develop improvement initiatives. 
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the wider security team, estates, third party contractors, and relevant government agencies. 
• Develop operational procedures to address gaps in security performance in line with the security strategy. 
• Report and communicate non-compliance and provide guidance and support to comply. 
• Develop and maintain a knowledge base of known and emerging threats to UKTL with relevant indicators & warnings to inform risk management strategies. 
• The post holder will be responsible for out of hours incident response and key holder duties and therefore must be located no more than 1 hour commute of the Facility

Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Birmingham with the possibility of hybrid working.

We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in. 

You will have had experience within a security function particularly designing, implementing, and managing the requirements of a secure facility. You have worked as part of a wider team but can also manage and co-ordinate your own workload. What is more you will be pragmatic, highly organised, detail-focussed and a good communicator. Beyond that, we are looking for someone who will thrive in an environment like ours. 

Essential skills and attributes include, 

• Experience of designing physical security infrastructure into secure facilities and implementing appropriate security procedures 
• Be a collaborative, experienced and trusted partner who understands the balance between business and security.  
• A security thought leader and ambassador, who can communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation.  
• Experience in delivering effective security solutions in complex and sensitive environments, including working out of hours if necessary.  
• Be adaptable, driven, and autonomous with a Can-do attitude.  
• Uses discretion, integrity and sensitivity when managing confidential security matters. 
• Strong organisational skills, able to work towards deadlines and balance conflicting priorities. 
• Hold membership of a relevant body or association such as DISA or the Security Institute. 
• Hold a vocational qualification such as CSMP or ASIS CPP. 

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.

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in this specific area means that nationality, residency and security requirements are more tightly defined than others. To work in this role, you will need to have an DV clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain an DV clearance

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here - The measure of us - Overview

NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. 

At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome. More about this on our Diversity & Inclusion page.

We offer a wealth of above industry standard benefits, such as enhanced pension scheme, flexible working, and more that can be found here rewards, benefits and recognitionn. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success. To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.