Physical Security Lead

Experis; Warrington; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking a Physical Security Assurance Lead in London for a 12-month contract (Inside IR35). The role involves leading security assurance across a major UK government estate, delivering audits, risk assessments and incident support, and engaging senior stakeholders and suppliers.

You will drive security strategy, compliance and resilience while coordinating with multiple sites and partners to ensure robust protective measures and programme alignment.

Qualifications

• Experience in security assurance, audits or compliance.
• Multi-site or multi-client environments desirable.
• Stakeholder and supplier management experience preferred.
• Experience with risk assessment and incident response.

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 liaison across departments and partners.

Skills

Security assurance

Audits

Compliance

Stakeholder management

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).