Physical Security Support Specialist

Barclays Business Banking; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the banking sector seeks a Physical Security Support Specialist to bolster security operations and risk management strategies. This role is pivotal in developing and enforcing policies to protect regional sites. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in physical security systems and incident management, coupled with effective stakeholder engagement skills. Join us in ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees and clients.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of physical security systems.
• Proven experience in Security Risk Assessments and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in handling security incidents and crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage specialist security services and conduct site-level security oversight.
• Implement security policies and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Create and test crisis management and contingency plans.

Skills

Physical security systems

Security Risk Assessments

Incident management

Crisis management

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Join Barclays as a Physical Security Support Specialist, where you'll support Physical Security operations, focusing on business-as-usual security operations, incident management, and security risk management. You will play a pivotal role in agile operations across the region.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Strong understanding of physical security systems (e.g., access control, CCTV), including their implementation and operation in a corporate environment.
• Proven experience in Security Risk Assessments, stakeholder engagement, controls, with the ability to identify, evaluate, and manage potential threats.
• Proficiency in handling security incidents and crisis situations, including developing response plans and leading teams during emergencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills:

• Exceptional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment, balancing risks and opportunities.
• Comfortable working under pressure in dynamic settings, with adaptability to new challenges.

The successful candidate will be based in Knutsford (Radbroke Hall).

Purpose of the role

Develop risk management strategies to protect the bank's regional sites against various risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage specialist security services, conduct site-level security oversight, and review physical controls.
• Implement security policies and controls across systems, applications, and networks.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies, including training colleagues and managing physical security risks such as access, fire, and natural disasters.
• Create and test crisis management and contingency plans through simulations.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and regulatory agencies to align security operations with organizational objectives.

Expectations for Analysts:

• Impact related teams' work and collaborate across functions.
• Own operational activities, escalate policy breaches, and embed new policies.
• Advise on decision-making, manage risks, and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Understand how their sub-function contributes to organizational goals.
• Make evaluative judgments, resolve problems, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, along with the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, Drive.