Regional Security Advisor

Closing Date

Location: Kent region - Hybrid 2 days a week in office

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: to 50K GBP Annual D.O.E.

Hours: 37 hours

Applicants must be capable of holding National Security vetting to SC level

Are you ready to make a difference in the water & waste industry

We are recruiting a Regional Security Advisor to join our security team securing our processing sites within Southern Waters vast infrastructure.

As Regional Security Advisor you will direct and control the performance of protective security within a specific geographic area and ensuring some of our most critical assets are secure.
You will support the operational delivery of the Southern Water Protective Security Strategy and be accountable for supporting the delivery of security across Southern Water its supply chain and Tier 1 Contractors within a specified region. Travel across the whole estate may be required in times of business need.

You will be the link between the overarching security legislation regulators guidance and the business.

This involves responsibilities such as:

• A thorough understanding of the relevant legislation and guidance.
• Providing advice and guidance to the business in relation to complaint security measures.
• Assuring any security upgrades/project are compliant with the relevant Southern Water policies and standards.
• Investigating security incidents and compiling a factual report
• Liaising with specialist police and external agencies and security suppliers on a regular basis.
• Promoting security within the business to ensure Southern Waters people processes premises and assets security is maintained.

Knowledge & experience needed:

• Previous experience in a similar security role.
• Relevant physical security qualifications which includes specialist security training (NPSA accredited).
• Experience/understanding of risk management processes.
• Knowledge of the integration of varied security disciplines at an operational level
• Conducted security risk assessments and security investigations.
• Understanding of risk management processes.
• Auditing and compliance of security standards and policies.
• Stakeholder management and establishing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively within a matrix organisation and providing security advice and guidance.
• Operating at the operational level within an organisation and having corporate wide impact.
• Experience of collaboration with the police or other security agencies in delivering security or resilience.
• Delivering security testing and exercising.

What Do We Offer

• 25 days annual leave Bank Holidays.
• Health cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage).
• Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers.
• Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution).
• An employee assistance program.
• A network of sports and social clubs.
• Company and performance-related bonus.
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary.
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service).
• Health Cash Plan.
• Two paid volunteering days a year.
• Occupational health service.
• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers.
• Digital GP service.
• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications.
• Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Does this opportunity excite you but youre not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role Or are you concerned that normal office hours arent possible given your personal circumstances Whilst we cant accommodate every flexible working request well try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role

If this role isnt quite what youre looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself ()

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support because when problems appear fixing them is our top priority. Thats why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means youll become part of our incident support team. During your interview your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position.

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Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee you will need to confirm within your application that your Manager is aware of your application.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months) will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria your application will not be considered.

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