Chief, Physical Security Advisory

House of Commons; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Civil Service pension

Flexible working options

Job summary

House of Commons is seeking a Head of Physical Security Advisory to lead Parliament’s security advisory team and deliver risk‑based guidance to keep Parliament safe and operational. You will oversee risk assessments, develop standards, and act as senior adviser on major estate programmes and transformation projects.

You will work with senior stakeholders across Parliament and security partners to design effective security solutions, drive improvement, and ensure the approach stays ahead of

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications required: RSES or CSyP or equivalent; ongoing CPD.
• Leadership and people management experience to lead high‑performing teams.
• Strong analysis and decision‑making capabilities for complex estate contexts.
• Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and influence decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex issues clearly.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Parliament's physical security advisory team and deliver risk‑based security advice.
• Oversee security risk assessments, develop standards and guidance.
• Act as senior adviser on major estate programmes and projects, including transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Parliament and partner organisations to identify risks and design solutions.
• Drive capability development, continuous improvement and adapt to emerging threats and technologies.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of security services across Parliament.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Decision making

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

RSES/ CSyP or equivalent

Job description

House of Commons is seeking a Head of Physical Security Advisory to lead Parliament’s security advisory team and deliver risk‑based guidance to keep Parliament safe and operational. You will oversee risk assessments, develop standards, and act as senior adviser on major estate programmes and transformation projects.

You will work with senior stakeholders across Parliament and security partners to design effective security solutions, drive improvement, and ensure the approach stays ahead of