Protective Security Risk Lead

Pertemps Thames Water; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 42.000 - 53.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

26 days holiday (typical)

Pension plan

Performance pay

Zusammenfassung

Pertemps Thames Water in Reading is looking for an experienced Protective Security Risk Lead to assess threats and vulnerabilities, develop risk treatments, and advise stakeholders across the business. The role emphasizes turning complex risk information into practical actions that safeguard people, assets and operations.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and communication skills, with experience in risk management within regulated environments and familiarity with protective security

Qualifikationen

• Experience working within a regulated or Protective Security environment, with practical risk management experience.
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, maintain risk registers, develop KRIs and implement risk and control frameworks.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, including threats, vulnerabilities and potential impacts.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines.
• Confident building relationships and influencing stakeholders, including presenting complex information to senior leaders.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Forms and Power BI.
• Experience developing and managing risk assessment schedules and supporting continuous improvement.
• Experience within Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) or the water industry and project management experience would be advantageous.
• A relevant Risk Management and/or Security qualification would also be desirable.

Aufgaben

• Lead Protective Security risk assessments, using threat and vulnerability information to identify risks and recommend appropriate treatments.
• Act as a trusted Protective Security subject matter expert, providing specialist advice and guidance to stakeholders while embedding Protective Security risk management into business processes, decision‑making and organisational activities.
• Define, maintain and communicate security risk tolerances and appetite, ensuring alignment with wider enterprise risk thinking.
• Develop and continually improve the Protective Security Risk Management and Control frameworks, ensuring risks, gaps and vulnerabilities are effectively identified and managed.
• Maintain risk registers and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), identifying emerging security risks and providing clear, up‑to‑date reporting.
• Produce and present clear risk reports, briefings and presentations for a range of stakeholders, turning complex information into actionable insights.
• Lead Protective Security governance and assurance, ensuring risk actions are tracked, monitored and reported, while supporting reviews of security policies and standards.
• Develop and maintain a robust risk assessment schedule, ensuring security risks are regularly reviewed and clearly understood across the business.

Kenntnisse

Risk management

Risk assessments

KRIs

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Regulated environment

CNI/water industry

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Forms

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

This full‑time Protective Security Risk Lead role in Reading sits with Pertemps Thames Water, offering £41,775 to £53,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. The successful candidate will lead protective security risk assessments, drawing on threat and vulnerability information to identify issues and recommend suitable treatments. Acting as a trusted subject matter expert, the postholder will work with teams across the business, converting complex risks into clear, practical actions that protect people, critical infrastructure, assets and operations. Strong analytical thinking, confident stakeholder engagement and a commitment to safeguarding essential services are essential. This position suits an experienced security professional seeking meaningful responsibility within a vital utility organisation.

What you will be doing as a Protective Security Risk Lead

• Lead Protective Security risk assessments, using threat and vulnerability information to identify risks and recommend appropriate treatments.
• Act as a trusted Protective Security subject matter expert, providing specialist advice and guidance to stakeholders while embedding Protective Security risk management into business processes, decision‑making and organisational activities.
• Define, maintain and communicate security risk tolerances and appetite, ensuring alignment with wider enterprise risk thinking.
• Develop and continually improve the Protective Security Risk Management and Control frameworks, ensuring risks, gaps and vulnerabilities are effectively identified and managed.
• Maintain risk registers and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), identifying emerging security risks and providing clear, up‑to‑date reporting.
• Produce and present clear risk reports, briefings and presentations for a range of stakeholders, turning complex information into actionable insights.
• Lead Protective Security governance and assurance, ensuring risk actions are tracked, monitored and reported, while supporting reviews of security policies and standards.
• Develop and maintain a robust risk assessment schedule, ensuring security risks are regularly reviewed and clearly understood across the business.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) before starting in this role.

Location: Hybrid - Kemble Court – Reading Hours of work: 36 Hours per week (Monday to Friday)

What you should bring to the role

• Experience working within a regulated or Protective Security environment, with practical risk management experience.
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, maintain risk registers, develop KRIs and implement risk and control frameworks.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, including threats, vulnerabilities and potential impacts.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines.
• Confident building relationships and influencing stakeholders, including presenting complex information to senior leaders.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Forms and Power BI.
• Experience developing and managing risk assessment schedules and supporting continuous improvement.
• Experience within Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) or the water industry and project management experience would be advantageous.
• A relevant Risk Management and/or Security qualification would also be desirable.

What’s in it for you

• Offering a salary from £41,775 to £53,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
• Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values.

At Thames Water, working is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.

Why choose us

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.