Physical Security Lead

Experis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking a Physical Security Assurance Lead to oversee security across a major UK government estate from London on a 12-month contract, with potential extension. The role requires managing multi-site security strategy, compliance, and resilience while engaging senior stakeholders and suppliers.

The incumbent will conduct audits, risk assessments, and provide expert incident support, guiding practical mitigations and coordinating supplier assurance exercises.

Qualifications

• Security audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Lead supplier assurance, audits, and tabletop exercises.
• Experience in multi-site or multi-client environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Provide expert physical security advice and incident support.
• Identify vulnerabilities and drive practical mitigation solutions.
• Lead supplier assurance, audits, and tabletop exercises.
• Act as a key liaison across departments and partners.

Skills

Security assurance

Audits

Compliance

Multi-site environments

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

Risk assessment

Incident response

Job description

Physical Security Assurance Lead

? London | ? Contract (12 months initial) | ? SC Clearance Required

? £450 -£550 per day (Inside IR35) | Extension potential

? Why this role stands out

• Lead security assurance across a major UK government estate
• Work on a 12-month contract with strong likelihood of extension
• Influence multi-site security strategy, compliance & resilience
• Engage directly with senior stakeholders and suppliers
• Join a programme driving government transformation & modern workplaces

? What you'll be doing

• Conduct security audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews
• Provide expert physical security advice and incident support
• Identify vulnerabilities and drive practical mitigation solutions
• Lead supplier assurance, audits, and tabletop exercises
• Act as a key liaison across departments and partners

? What we're looking for

Experience in:

• Security assurance, audits, or compliance
• Multi-site or multi-client environments
• Stakeholder and supplier management
• Risk assessment and incident response

Security qualifications or professional memberships are desirable (or willingness to work toward them).