Protective Security Documentation & Governance Lead

Thames Water Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £34,240–£46,000 per annum

26 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Pension—Defined Contribution 12%

Performance‑related pay

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work

Life assurance

Job summary

Thames Water Ltd is seeking a Protective Security Document Management Lead to own the policies, standards and guidance that underpin Protective Security operations. You will manage the documentation lifecycle and ensure accuracy, accessibility and regulatory alignment.

You will collaborate with Legal, Compliance and senior stakeholders, translating complex security information into clear, user‑friendly documents.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in document management, technical writing, policy development or governance.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with document control or content management systems and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, maintenance and governance of Protective Security policies, standards, procedures and guidance.
• Manage the full documentation lifecycle including drafting, review, approvals and archiving.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, Legal, Compliance and leadership to produce clear documentation and drive process improvements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update documentation; communicate and train across the organisation.
• Advise on document governance and promote high standards of quality and compliance.

Skills

Document management

Technical writing

Policy development

Governance

Job description

Thames Water Ltd is seeking a Protective Security Document Management Lead to own the policies, standards and guidance that underpin Protective Security operations. You will manage the documentation lifecycle and ensure accuracy, accessibility and regulatory alignment.

You will collaborate with Legal, Compliance and senior stakeholders, translating complex security information into clear, user‑friendly documents.