Physical Security Adviser

YTL UK; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions up to 20%

Career progression

25 days holiday rising to 28

Health care package

Life assurance

Electric car salary sacrifice

Employee discounts

Volunteer day

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing platform

Mental health support

Referral bonus

Job summary

Wessex Water is seeking a Physical Security Adviser to protect assets and operations across a complex base. You will shape security arrangements, implement improvements and work with stakeholders to manage risk and resilience.

You will drive risk assessments, advise on CCTV and access control, and conduct audits to meet regulatory expectations while collaborating with police and government bodies. Travel to sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating in a regulated, safety-critical, operational or high-risk environment.
• Ability to identify, assess and manage risk using structured, evidence-based approaches.
• Experience with audits, assurance, compliance activities or similar.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into practical, proportionate solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement physical security strategy, policies and standards.
• Undertake security risk assessments and implement proportionate controls across sites.
• Advise on security systems (access control, CCTV, perimeter protection).
• Conduct security audits and inspections to meet regulatory expectations.
• Build partnerships with police, government bodies and industry partners.

Skills

Regulated environment

Risk assessment

Audits & assurance

Policy development

Stakeholder influence

Clear communication

Job description

At Wessex Water, we provide essential services that keep communities safe, healthy and thriving. Behind everything we do is a commitment to protecting our people, our infrastructure and the environment we serve.

We're now looking for a Physical Security Adviser to support how we protect our assets and operations across a complex, high-profile asset base.

What you'll do

This is a dynamic and influential role where you'll help shape and strengthen the organisation's physical security arrangements. You'll provide guidance, drive the implementation of security improvements and work with stakeholders across the organisation to manage risks and enhance the resilience of our people, assets and critical services.

Working across a wide and diverse operational landscape,you'll:

• supportthe development and implementation of our physical security strategy,policiesand standards
• undertake security risk assessments and deliver proportionate, practical controls across our sites
• provideadvice on security systems and technologies, including access control, CCTV, perimeterprotectionand emerging threats
• conductsecurity assurance,auditsand inspections to meet regulatory and government expectations
• build strong partnerships with police, governmentbodiesand industry partners, ensuring effective collaboration during incidents
• strengthen organisational resilience by developing plans, procedures,trainingand exercises
• supportregulatory submissions, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements.

You'll be part of a collaborative environment, working closely with operational, engineering, cyber security and teams providing supporting services to embed security into everything we do.

What you'll need

You'll bring technical capability, alongside the ability to influence and drive positive change across a complex organisation.

We'relooking for someone who:

• has experience operating in a regulated, safety-critical, operational or high-risk environment
• can identify, assess and manage risk, using structured and evidence-based approaches
• has experience of audits, assurance, compliance activities, or other roles requiring attention to detail and sound judgement
• can interpret complex requirements and translate them into practical, proportionate solutions
• has experience developing, implementing or improving policies, procedures, plans or operational processes
• is curious, analytical and keen to develop expertise in physical security, risk management and resilience
• can build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and confidently influence decisions at all levels
• is comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams to solve problems and drive continuous improvement
• can communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, adapting their approach to different audiences
• brings a collaborative and professional approach, building strong relationships internally and externally
• is willing to learn and develop new skills, including security risk assessment, protective security principles, regulatory frameworks and incident management.

Experience in critical national infrastructure, regulated utilities, government, law enforcement, or similar sectors would be beneficial but is not essential.

You will need to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.You will also need your own vehicle and be willing to travel across our operational sites when required.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access toan interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trainedmental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 450-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.