Head of Physical Security Assurance

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking a Head of Physical Security Assurance to lead a specialist team delivering independent second-line assurance across the estate. The role requires strategic leadership, risk-based assurance, and collaboration with senior stakeholders to improve security resilience across dispersed locations.

The postholder will shape the operating model, ensure timely governance, and support organisational transition while maintaining operational delivery and

Qualifications

• Experience leading security assurance or oversight functions.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate security insights.
• Experience operating within a security risk assurance environment.
• Leadership of geographically dispersed or specialist teams.
• Ability to drive change while maintaining operational delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for physical security assurance across the estate.
• Oversee delivery of assurance activity, ensuring evidence-based reviews and consistent standards.
• Maintain oversight of findings, recommendations and management actions.
• Collaborate with security stakeholders to inform enterprise risk assessments.
• Engage senior leaders with clear, business-focused assurance updates and recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Security risk assurance

Governance

Communication

Job description

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking a Head of Physical Security Assurance to lead a specialist team delivering independent second-line assurance across the estate. The role requires strategic leadership, risk-based assurance, and collaboration with senior stakeholders to improve security resilience across dispersed locations.

The postholder will shape the operating model, ensure timely governance, and support organisational transition while maintaining operational delivery and