Security & Estates Leader – Data Centre & Cyber Risk

UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL) is seeking a Security and Estates Lead to safeguard colleagues, facilities and reputation. You will design, implement and oversee security measures across a complex environment, including secure facilities and data centre operations, reporting to the COO and working with leadership to manage risk.

You'll lead a small team of physical, personnel and cyber security and estates professionals, ensuring compliance with government standards and driving a holistic approach to

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and managing secure facilities and data centre environments.
• Ability to balance business needs with security and safety requirements.
• Discretion, integrity, and sensitivity in handling confidential matters.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for all security and estates matters at the UKTL facility.
• Maintain and promote a strong security culture.
• Oversee physical security standards, ensuring compliance with relevant accreditation requirements.
• Oversee Cyber Security to deliver integrated risk management.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, and government agencies.
• Managing construction and building fit-out projects and facilities contracts.
• Monitor emerging threats and provide intelligence to inform risk strategies.
• Manage security and estates aspects of data centre facilities, ensuring resilience and continuity of operations.
• Lead investigations into vulnerabilities or procedural failings and report findings.
• Respond to incidents, including out of hours.

Job description

UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL) is seeking a Security and Estates Lead to safeguard colleagues, facilities and reputation. You will design, implement and oversee security measures across a complex environment, including secure facilities and data centre operations, reporting to the COO and working with leadership to manage risk.

You'll lead a small team of physical, personnel and cyber security and estates professionals, ensuring compliance with government standards and driving a holistic approach to