Location
Newport (South Wales)
Salary
Competitive
Contract
Permanent (Full Time)
Closing date
2nd December 2024
Working hours
37 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Who are we?
We are a gas distribution business that services the gas infrastructure across Wales and the south-west of England. We serve our customers and communities with safe, reliable, and affordable energy services whilst investing to create a sustainable future to deliver our carbon-free vision for 2050.
What we’re looking for?
We’re looking for a Physical and Personnel Security Manager which is essential to ensuring Wales & West Utilities (WWU) fulfil its obligations in the management of physical security across the enterprise. As an organisation that manages and runs Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) we need to ensure a robust and fit for purpose physical security strategy is in place that delivers the quality of controls required across the organisation, and in line with the Network & Information Systems Regulation (NIS) and the Cyber Assessment Framework.
This role is expected to work at a national level to engage with organisations such as The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem), Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), articulating national policy into WWU strategy.
We’ll trust you to:
* Liaison with the Counter Terrorism Security Advisers (CTSA) and police on all physical security related matters
* Assist the Senior Physical Security Manager on associated investment plans, projects and programmes to advance WWU’s physical security posture
* Support the ongoing development of the Physical Security Strategy
* Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate physical security measures with overall organisational strategies
* Assist the Senior Physical Security Manager with security incidents and security investigations
You’ll need to have:
* A background in managing security for Critical National Infrastructure, or sites where a national security standard is important
* Technical understanding of Physical security systems
* Experience of liaising with relevant national bodies such as those mentioned above NPSA, CTSA, DEZNZ
* Proven experience of undertaking detailed physical security risk assessments, using relevant standards and best practice
* Sourcing and application of threat intelligence and ensuring it feeds into ongoing risk assessments and overarching security strategies and plans
Due to the enhanced safety critical nature of this role, you will also be required to carry out a National Security Vetting Security Clearance check - this will be carried out by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV).
What’s in it for you?
* A competitive salary
* Hybrid working
* Flexible working opportunities
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays which can be tailored to celebrations that reflect your beliefs
* Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
* 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan
* “Choices” flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans
* Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme
* Enhanced pay for parental leave
* Retail discounts and cashback scheme
* Annual salary review
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Company Sick Pay
* In-house Occupational Health Team
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Comprehensive training
Interested?
If you think you’d make a good addition to the team, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, click the link below.
If you would prefer to complete your application form in an alternative format such as Microsoft Word or would like to discuss the role in a little more detail, please contact us at recruitment@wwutilities.co.uk or on 07971 038 982.
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