Title: Physical Security Assurance Lead
Location: London Onsite
Must Hold Active SC
Duration: 6 months
We are IT Recruitment Specialists partnered with a prestigious Global Consultancy who required a Physical Security Assurance Lead for one of their Clients based in London.
IR35: This role is Inside of IR35
Job description:
The key purpose of the Regional Security Assurance Lead is to provide ongoing security assurance across a portfolio of sites in respect of the buildings themselves and also our supply chain who are tasked with delivering day to day security services. You will be responsible for bringing together all stakeholders and to be the conduit to a cohesive approach to security and incident management.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the GPA Head of Security and/or the Operational Security Manager in GPA security policy design, process development, implementation and management across the client department group
Provision of on-site advice regarding physical security matters including incident management investigations
Carry out physical security assessments/inspections and security health checks across the GPA estate and provide practical advice to client departments and stakeholders regarding vulnerabilities, near misses, risks and issues
Identify effective corrective actions to remediate or mitigate physical security weaknesses
Liaise directly with stakeholders, client departments and facilities management partners/suppliers to review security related documentation (this includes risk registers), to help them understand compliance obligations and delivery expectations, in line with HMG physical security policies/standards
Design and deliver a program of supplier compliance audits and table top exercises.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with all key stakeholders
Attend internal customer and supplier security meetings and forums as required
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
? Experience in conducting security/compliance assessments/audits
? Experience of working in a multi-client service organisation
? The ability to interpret and understand business needs of clients in order to build positive relationships
? Working collaboratively in a small team environment and in a positive manner to build trust and rapport across the GPA
? The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to gain support for initiatives and to enable solution implementation
? To work autonomously, prioritising tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines (both internal and external) and communicating progress wherever necessary
? Competent in the management of clients, stakeholders and contractors
? Conversant with IT systems and the ability to analyse management information to inform decision making
? Practical experience in negotiation skills that have achieved positive outcomes
? Commitment to continuous improvement
Essential qualifications:
Any security related qualifications and/or membership of relevant professional bodies.
If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
13 Nov 2024
Contractor
Information Technology, Telecommunications