Protective Security Documentation Lead (Hybrid)

Pertemps; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Document Management Lead to own Protective Security documentation—policies, standards, procedures and guidance—ensuring clarity, accuracy and compliance across regulatory and business requirements. You will safeguard people, assets and data by maintaining governance and driving continuous improvement in documentation practices.

In this hybrid Reading-based role, you will collaborate with Legal, Compliance and leadership teams, manage the full lifecycle of documentation,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in document management, technical writing, policy development or governance, ideally within a regulated or security-focused environment.
• Strong writing, editing and communication skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to turn complex information into clear documentation.
• Experience managing document control or content management systems, with a good understanding of compliance, regulatory requirements and organisational governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance and governance of Protective Security policies, standards, procedures and guidance, ensuring compliance with regulatory, contractual and business requirements.
• Manage the full documentation lifecycle, including drafting, review, approval, version control, assurance activities, audits and archiving.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, subject matter experts, Legal, Compliance and leadership teams to produce clear, user-focused documentation and drive continuous improvement of documentation processes and standards.
• Monitor regulatory and business changes, updating documentation as required and ensuring effective communication, training and adoption across the organisation.
• Act as a trusted adviser on document governance and best practice, promoting high standards of quality, compliance and document management throughout Protective Security.

Skills

Document management

Technical writing

Policy development

Governance

Stakeholder management

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Content management system

Document control system

Job description

Thames Water is seeking a Document Management Lead to own Protective Security documentation—policies, standards, procedures and guidance—ensuring clarity, accuracy and compliance across regulatory and business requirements. You will safeguard people, assets and data by maintaining governance and driving continuous improvement in documentation practices.

In this hybrid Reading-based role, you will collaborate with Legal, Compliance and leadership teams, manage the full lifecycle of documentation,