Security Specialist

Cadent Gas; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK energy firm as a Security Specialist, where you'll lead on safeguarding assets and operations, collaborate with government and law enforcement, and influence national security policy. This high-impact hybrid role offers the chance to grow professionally while ensuring the safety of vital infrastructure. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, annual bonus, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension Scheme double matched up to 18%

25 days holiday plus statutory days

Extra day off for life's special moments

Career development with funded learning options

Flexible working

Generous family policies

Retail discounts and gym access

Qualifications

• Proven track record in security leadership.
• Expertise in physical, personnel and protective security, including design and compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of security programs across the business.
• Support high-profile infrastructure projects and act as a trusted advisor.
• Represent Cadent in national security forums.

Skills

Protective Security

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Professional Integrity

Education

Membership of a recognised security institution

Job description

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Protecting people, property and infrastructure through expert security leadership

As a Security Specialist at Cadent, you will play a key role in safeguarding our people, assets and operations. This is a strategic and operational role where your expertise in physical, personnel and protective security will help shape a secure and resilient organisation.

You will lead on the delivery of security programmes across the business, support high-profile infrastructure projects, and act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and external partners. You will also represent Cadent in national security forums and contribute to shaping UK security policy.

This is a hybrid role with flexibility, offering the opportunity to work across multiple functions and collaborate with government departments, law enforcement, and industry peers.

Why you will love this role:

This is a high-impact role that combines leadership, influence and technical expertise in a nationally significant organisation.

• Strategic Influence– Shape and deliver security programmes that protect Cadent’s people and assets.
• Cross-Sector Collaboration– Build trusted relationships with government, police, and industry partners.
• Operational Delivery– Support major infrastructure projects and lead on security initiatives across the business.
• Thought Leadership– Represent Cadent in national forums and contribute to UK counter-terrorism and crime prevention strategies.
• Professional Growth– Develop your expertise and support the development of others in a forward-thinking security team.

What you'll bring:

You are a security professional with a strong background in protective security, stakeholder engagement and risk management.

• Qualifications & Experience– Membership of a recognised security institution (or willingness to work towards), with a proven track record in security leadership.
• Security Knowledge– Expertise in physical, personnel and protective security, including design, implementation and compliance.
• Communication Skills– Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Analytical Thinking– Ability to assess risks, develop mitigation strategies, and produce clear, actionable reports.
• Professional Integrity– High level of discretion and commitment to national security standards and vetting requirements.

Looking to make a difference in national infrastructure protection? Join Cadent as a Security Specialist and help us protect the systems and people that keep the nation running. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking, security-led organisation.

Please note that this position will close on 8th July 2025, with interviews scheduled to commence from 14th of July 2025.

Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!

We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

What’s In It for You

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

What’s next?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd

Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.

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