Put simply, we set the standards by which everything ismeasured. In doing so, the National Physical Laboratory is helpingto combat issues on a global scale such as climate change, curingdiseases and the development of cutting-edge communications technology.Our people are our greatest asset,no matter where ourpeople are, when they are on our premises they have the right to feelsafe and secure and work in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Asamemberof the Health, Safety, Environment and Security Team, thisrole is responsible for delivering physical security, standards and complianceoversight ,ensuringdesign and implementation of new facilitiesaredesigned based on criticality of the assets and understanding ofthe threat. KeyResponsibilities
* Manage and co-ordinate Security Aspects Letters andoversee relationship with Industry Security AssuranceCentre.
* Ensure thatoperational design elements are built into programmes where NPL isincreasing its security posture, based on current and future threatvectors.
* Provide governance and oversight ofphysical security standards to NPL’s secure facilities and criticalassets.
* Plan, deliver &review internal security assurance audits to identifynon-compliance, across physical security making practicalrecommendations.
* Conduct securityinvestigations where vulnerabilities or procedural failings areidentified and collate and present statistical data to monitorstandards and develop improvementInitiatives.
* Build and maintainexcellent relationships with internal and external stakeholdersincluding the wider security team, estates, third partycontractors, contracting authorities and relevant governmentagencies.
* Develop operationalprocedures to address gaps in security performance in line with theNPL security strategy.
* Report andcommunicate non-compliance and provide guidance and support tocomply.
* Monitor updates inlikely threat vectors to NPL’s interests. Develop and maintain aknowledge base of threat actor modes of operation and indicators& warnings to inform risk managementstrategies.
* Maintain currencyon physical security standards, methodologies and market leadingtechnical products and infrastructure whilst delivering return oninvestment to the business.
* Responsible for taking reasonable duty of care forHealth & Safety of themselves and of other persons who may beaffected by their acts or omissions at work and always followdirect instructions given with regards to Health &Safety.