Physical and People Security Lead

National Highways; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is recruiting for a Hybrid Physical and People Security Lead to develop and deliver security capabilities across the organisation. You will establish risk-based controls, advise the business, and drive response to incidents while supporting continuous improvement.

The role requires SC clearance readiness and UK residency considerations. You will work two days per week in an office and may travel to National Highways locations across the UK.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional security certifications (CPP, PSP, Security Institute) or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in security senior management within a large organisation.
• Sound understanding of Physical, People and organisational security risk management.
• Analytical, planning, and leadership abilities to deliver security outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enable the delivery of Physical and People Security for the organisation.
• Direct adoption and implementation of security controls, policies, processes and guidance.
• Plan and direct security risk assessments and investigations, driving continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement NH-wide Physical and People Security Incident Response policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with National Authorities as appropriate.
• Chair and support Security Forums and Security Working Groups.

Skills

Security governance

Senior management

Security risk management

Incident response

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

As part of the development of our Digital Services function, we are recruiting to strengthen internal digital capability within Cyber Security, Digital Operational Services, and Digital Corporate and Shared Services. These roles are central to building sustainable in-house expertise that supports the management, development and delivery of digital solutions across the transport network.

As Physical and People Security Lead you will develop and implement the physical and people security capabilities required to protect the business, this role will develop, deliver and maintain the appropriate security policies, standards, guidance and processes to support the business' implementation of risk-based physical and people security measures. You will also provide direct advisory support to the business and conduct specific incident response, investigative and assurance activities.

This is a hybrid role, requiring two days per week in the office, and can be based at any National Highways office location across the UK, with some travel to attend team meetings.

Successful candidates will be required to hold or be willing to obtain SC clearance before starting employment. Five years' UK residency is normally required for the vetting process, although individual circumstances will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

• Lead and enable the delivery of Physical and People Security on behalf of Head Security Operations & Intelligence (Hd SO&I).
• Lead and direct the adoption and implementation of appropriate/ proportionate Physical and People security controls - policies, processes, standards and guidance
• Plan and direct Physical and People Security (and safety) risk assessments and oversee and direct Physical and People Security investigations, including post-incident lessons learned and implementation of continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement the NH-wide Physical and People Security Incident Response policies, plans, and procedures.
• Work with the National Authorities as appropriate.
• Chair and support Security Forums and Security Working Groups (SWGs) as appropriate.

About you.

• Recognised professional security certifications (CPP, PSP, Security Institute, police/ military and government equivalents) or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in security senior management and business change as applied to a large organisation with a sound understanding of Physical, People and cross-cutting organisational security risk management.
• Sound organisational and communication skills, with the ability to operate within an organisation undergoing transformation.
• Ability to analyse, plan, set direction, engage, lead, collaborate, partner, and communicate to deliver results.
• In-depth security advisory expertise in capability development, security management, and delivery, underpinned by relevant technical expertise and solid working knowledge of security domains including:
  • Physical security technologies and controls
  • Personnel security, insider threat controls
  • Risk management and governance frameworks
  • Incident response and organisational resilience

About us.

Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership.

The Digital Services Directorate is helping to reshape the way National Highways operates by delivering digital, data, and technology services across all areas, from frontline to back office, in a modern and efficient manner. Our vision is to develop integrated information and technology that empowers our colleagues and provides real-time information to our customers, as well as integrating with intelligent vehicle and transport systems as they evolve, to enhance journey safety and reliability.

External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.