Physical Security Risk Specialist

United Utilities; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A generous annual leave package

Competitive pension scheme

Performance-related bonus

Healthcare plan

Gym and wellness discounts

Best Doctors

Salary Finance

EVolve Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDERS

MORE Choices flexible benefits

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job summary

United Utilities is seeking a Security Risk Management professional to develop and implement a systematic security framework across its operational assets in the North West. The role involves working with Water/Waste Water teams and Security Managers to identify vulnerabilities and deliver proportionate measures, while aligning with SEMD, WUKSS and regulatory standards.

The position requires hands-on site assessments, collaboration with Asset Delivery, and participation in AMP8/9 financial

Qualifications

• Educated to A Level or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience of working within a risk management environment with a broad engineering knowledge of infrastructure or non-infrastructure installations and suppliers.
• Understanding of quality management procedures and Asset Delivery preferred but not essential.
• Background knowledge of Water and Waste Water and treatment processes.
• Office 365 Skills as well as use of project management tools and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and commitment to achieve project outcomes within a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a Full UK Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a physical security risk management framework, working closely with key stakeholders and aligning with relevant industry and regulatory standards.
• Conduct site surveys, desktop reviews and on-site risk assessments to evaluate physical security arrangements across operational assets.
• Build and maintain knowledge of physical security principles, standards and certified security products to ensure compliant and effective security solutions.
• Create and deliver a security risk programme to identify assets in scope, assess vulnerabilities, audit existing controls and evidence compliance requirements.
• Recommend and define physical security improvements, working with security contractors to develop innovative solutions while maintaining accurate records, compliance tracking and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Risk management

Communication skills

Infrastructure knowledge

Driving licence

Education

A Level

Tools

Office 365

Project management tools

Job description

United Utilities is seeking a Security Risk Management professional to develop and implement a systematic security framework across its operational assets in the North West. The role involves working with Water/Waste Water teams and Security Managers to identify vulnerabilities and deliver proportionate measures, while aligning with SEMD, WUKSS and regulatory standards.

The position requires hands-on site assessments, collaboration with Asset Delivery, and participation in AMP8/9 financial