Head of Physical Security & Resilience

HMRC; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HMRC’s Estates Assurance unit seeks a Head of Physical Security & Resilience to lead the physical security agenda across the Estates portfolio in the United Kingdom. You will shape strategy, drive performance and ensure alignment with Government Security Minimum Standards to safeguard staff, information and property.

This senior role requires setting standards, directing security design and assurance activities, and representing the Security Profession for Estates.

Qualifications

• Experience leading security professionals and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to translate policy into action and assurance.
• Strong understanding of physical security standards and risk-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee TaRA and PSDS processes for physical security.
• Set strategic direction for physical security improvements across Estates.
• Lead Departmental Security Health Check physical section and build capability.

Skills

Security Leadership

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Security/Engineering/Related

Job description

Professional Services & Estates Assurance is a Deputy Director (SCS1) led team of subject matter experts and specialist engineers covering, Construction, Digital, Data & Analytics and the Professional Services Team (Fire, H&S, Security, BIM, Sustainability & Building Services). Providing specialist advice, guidance, assurance and statutory compliance.

The Head of Physical Security & Resilience is responsible for the Physical Security specialism across Estates, anticipating challenges, providing strategic direction, driving performance and building the capability required to ensure the security of HMRC’s assets (staff, information, estate) and assuring HMRC is aligned to Government Security Minimum Standards. The role is also the Head of Security Profession for Estates.

This a critical role in Estates, responsible for the following: -

• Threat & Risk Assurance (TaRA) process.
• Physical Security Design Standards (PSDS).
• Departmental Security Health Check (DSHC) Physical section.
• Strategic direction for physical security improvements.
• Level 2 Physical Security Assurance.

Physical Security and Resilience encompasses setting the standards across HMRC for: -

• Physical measures
• Perimeter measures (Fencing & PID systems).