Regional Security Advisor

idibu; Walthamstow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A major water utility provider is seeking a Regional Security Advisor to ensure the physical security of critical assets across London and the Thames Valley. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation and communication skills, experience in protective security, and a commitment to promoting a security-conscious culture. The role offers a competitive salary up to £42,000 per annum, along with a £4,500 car allowance and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

£4,500 car allowance

26 days holiday increasing to 30

Generous contributory pension

Personal medical assessments

Qualifications

• Experience in writing reports and good written communication skills.
• Ability to present to an audience and build strong relationships.
• Experience in risk management or protective security.
• Experience working in a regulated environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security risk assessments across the estate.
• Provide security advice as a subject matter expert.
• Support incident responses and audit operational sites.
• Monitor security KPIs and SLAs.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Report writing

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Education

BTEC Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Security Management

NPSA Foundation Course

Job description

We are currently recruiting multiple Regional Security Advisors, working as part of our Protective Security team in London and the Thames Valley / Home Counties. As part of the Regional Protective Security Team, you will have a close working relationship with site teams and other stakeholders to support the performance of our physical security, ensuring our critical assets within a specific area of our estate are secure.

You will be the link between our regulator’s guidance and the business, providing security advice to colleagues as required. An ambassador for promoting security and adherence to the associated policies and procedures across the business, to ensure the security is maintained for Thames Water’s people, processes, premises, and assets.

What you’ll be doing as a Regional Security Advisor

• Conduct security risk assessments to a consistent standard across our estate.
• Conduct security investigations to a consistent standard and review compliance assessment forms, escalating as required.
• Provide practical security advice to TW colleagues as a subject matter expert.
• Be involved and engaged in the testing and exercising of our security arrangements.
• Support incident responses and risk register reviews; assist senior members of the team in auditing operational sites and systems and provide quality assurance of security‑related projects.
• Monitor security KPIs and SLAs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote common standards and alignment of security policy and practice across Thames Water, and promote a security‑conscious culture within Thames Water.

Locations

• Thames Valley / Home Counties: Swindon, Newbury, Oxford, Reading and Guildford.
• London: North (Coppermills), East (Crossness) and West (Ashford Common).

This will be your base location, but there is a requirement to travel around the region that you cover.

Working 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role

• Experience in developing and writing reports, good written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and people‑influencing skills; ability to communicate at all levels, present to an audience and build strong relationships.
• Experience in a related discipline (e.g., risk management, protective security, technical or process management) and a willingness to develop into a security role.
• Ability to collaborate with strong communication.
• Be self‑motivated, committed and organised.
• Security Institute (SyI) BTEC Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Security Management is desirable.
• National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) Foundation Course is desirable.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, i.e., utilities, government department, national infrastructure, etc.; ideally with a background in the water industry, water engineering or civil engineering is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering up to £42,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills.
• £4,500 car allowance.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Become a member of the Security Institute through the business.
• Thames Water offers training to develop you into your future role.
• Generous contributory pension.
• Personal medical assessments – open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

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

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water 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.

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.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.