Security Risk Assessor

United Utilities; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A generous annual leave package

Competitive pension scheme

Performance-related bonus

Healthcare plan

Gym and wellness discounts

Best Doctors

Salary Finance

EVolve Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDERS

MORE Choices flexible benefits

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job summary

United Utilities is seeking a Security Risk Management professional to develop and implement a systematic security framework across its operational assets in the North West. The role involves working with Water/Waste Water teams and Security Managers to identify vulnerabilities and deliver proportionate measures, while aligning with SEMD, WUKSS and regulatory standards.

The position requires hands-on site assessments, collaboration with Asset Delivery, and participation in AMP8/9 financial

Qualifications

• Educated to A Level or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience of working within a risk management environment with a broad engineering knowledge of infrastructure or non-infrastructure installations and suppliers.
• Understanding of quality management procedures and Asset Delivery preferred but not essential.
• Background knowledge of Water and Waste Water and treatment processes.
• Office 365 Skills as well as use of project management tools and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and commitment to achieve project outcomes within a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a Full UK Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a physical security risk management framework, working closely with key stakeholders and aligning with relevant industry and regulatory standards.
• Conduct site surveys, desktop reviews and on-site risk assessments to evaluate physical security arrangements across operational assets.
• Build and maintain knowledge of physical security principles, standards and certified security products to ensure compliant and effective security solutions.
• Create and deliver a security risk programme to identify assets in scope, assess vulnerabilities, audit existing controls and evidence compliance requirements.
• Recommend and define physical security improvements, working with security contractors to develop innovative solutions while maintaining accurate records, compliance tracking and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Risk management

Communication skills

Infrastructure knowledge

Driving licence

Education

A Level

Tools

Office 365

Project management tools

Job description

Role details

Salary - 48,089
Work Type - Hybrid
Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours -
United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.
We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.
We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

The Role:

• The role holder will be responsible for helping to create a programme of work to risk assess all Operational assets against the Security & Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) physical security requirements in accordance with the Protective Security Guidance and Water UK Security & Electronic standards (WUKSS). Working in the principles of NPSA of Deter, Detect, Delay, Mitigate and Respond.
• They will prepare a Security Risk Management process and take a holistic security assessment of the assets to determine the risk assessment. It’ll be vital to work with our Water and Waste Water teams, Security Enhancement team and Security Manager to identify vulnerable points and prepare appropriate and proportionate measures of physical security.
• The role holder will help prepare the programme and financial plans of work for AMP8 and 9 with the Asset Delivery team alongside carrying out day to day assessments
• The role holder will be required to travel around the entire United Utilities region carrying out assessments
• To support the Security Manager when required in their day-to-day duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Develop and implement a physical security risk management framework, working closely with key stakeholders and aligning with relevant industry and regulatory standards.
• Conduct site surveys, desktop reviews and on-site risk assessments to evaluate physical security arrangements across operational assets.
• Build and maintain knowledge of physical security principles, standards and certified security products to ensure compliant and effective security solutions.
• Create and deliver a security risk programme to identify assets in scope, assess vulnerabilities, audit existing controls and evidence compliance requirements.
• Recommend and define physical security improvements, working with security contractors to develop innovative solutions while maintaining accurate records, compliance tracking and regulatory reporting.

What We Are Looking For:

• Educated to A Level or equivalent experience
• Previous experience of working within a risk management environment with a broad engineering knowledge of infrastructure or non-infrastructure installations and suppliers
• Understanding of quality management procedures and Asset Delivery preferred but not essential
• Background knowledge of Water and Waste Water and treatment processes
• Office 365 Skills as well as use of project management tools and attention to detail
• Flexibility and commitment to achieve project outcomes within a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a Full UK Driving licence.

The successful candidates would be expected to pass through National Security Vetting clearance.
We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.