Director of Physical Security Strategy & Advisory

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

Job summary

House of Commons is seeking a Head of Physical Security Advisory to lead Parliament's security advisory team, delivering risk-based security guidance and overseeing risk assessments for major estate programmes.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to design effective security solutions, drive capability, and contribute to Parliament's strategic security direction. Hybrid role with 60% office presence.

Qualifications

• Membership of the Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES) or Chartered Security Professional (CSyP) or equivalent.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development with an up-to-date CPD record.
• Significant experience providing protective security advice in complex estate environments, ideally public sector.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, drive change and foster inclusion.
• Strong critical thinking to assess information and support strategic decisions.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and influence outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear technical explanations.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Parliament's physical security advisory team delivering risk-based security guidance.
• Oversee security risk assessments, develop standards and guidance.
• Advise on major estate programmes and high-profile projects.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Parliament and partners to design solutions.
• Develop capability, drive continuous improvement and respond to threats and tech.
• Contribute to the wider strategic direction of security services across Parliament.

Skills

RSES/CSyP membership

CPD evidence

Security advisory

Leadership

Critical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Planning & prioritisation

Job description

House of Commons is seeking a Head of Physical Security Advisory to lead Parliament's security advisory team, delivering risk-based security guidance and overseeing risk assessments for major estate programmes.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to design effective security solutions, drive capability, and contribute to Parliament's strategic security direction. Hybrid role with 60% office presence.