SC-Cleared Physical Security Assurance Lead

Sizewell C; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days + 2

5% annual bonus

Pension: up to 15% employer contrib.

Life Assurance up to 8x salary

Job summary

Sizewell C is recruiting a Physical Security Assurance Lead to drive Level 2 assurance activities across the programme. The role reports to the Deputy Head of Security, Resilience and Assurance and involves oversight of physical security across project, corporate and supplier environments.

The successful candidate will lead audits, assess risks, and coordinate with regulators and partners to ensure controls meet regulatory requirements and risk tolerance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of physical and technical security principles within CNI environments.
• Experience with three lines of defence, risk management and assurance models.
• Ability to run risk-based physical security assurance programmes (audits, reviews, reporting).
• Translate risk/regulatory expectations into practical security improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Level 2 Physical Security Assurance Programme across Sizewell C.
• Deliver risk-based audits, inspections and assurance reviews across project, corporate and supplier environments.
• Identify security risks, recommend improvements and oversee corrective actions.
• Provide expert advice on physical security controls, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage corporate physical security arrangements, including access control and protection of sensitive information.
• Lead security investigations and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage with regulators, suppliers and senior stakeholders to ensure effective outcomes.
• Provide assurance reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

Physical security principles

CNI environments

Risk-based assurance

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Governance communication

Audits and assurance

Access control awareness

Education

CITB certification

Job description

Sizewell C is recruiting a Physical Security Assurance Lead to drive Level 2 assurance activities across the programme. The role reports to the Deputy Head of Security, Resilience and Assurance and involves oversight of physical security across project, corporate and supplier environments.

The successful candidate will lead audits, assess risks, and coordinate with regulators and partners to ensure controls meet regulatory requirements and risk tolerance.