Senior Physical & People Security Lead

National Highways; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is seeking a Senior Physical and People Security Lead to shape and deliver security policies, standards and incident response across the organisation. You will provide advisory support, direct investigations and drive continuous improvement in risk management and resilience.

The role is hybrid with two days per week in the office, based at any National Highways location in the UK, with some travel.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional security certifications (CPP, PSP, Security Institute, police/military and government equivalents) or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in security senior management and business change within a large organisation.
• Sound organisational and communication skills during transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enable the delivery of Physical and People Security on behalf of Hd SOI (Head Security Operations & Intelligence).
• Lead and direct adoption and implementation of Physical and People security controls, policies, processes and guidance.
• Plan and direct Physical and People Security risk assessments and oversee investigations and post-incident lessons learned.
• Develop and implement NH-wide Physical and People Security Incident Response policies, plans, and procedures.
• Work with National Authorities as appropriate.
• Chair and support Security Forums and Security Working Groups.

Skills

Security leadership

Security risk management

Advisory and incident response

Communication and collaboration

Education

CPP/PSP or equivalent security certification

Job description

National Highways is seeking a Senior Physical and People Security Lead to shape and deliver security policies, standards and incident response across the organisation. You will provide advisory support, direct investigations and drive continuous improvement in risk management and resilience.

The role is hybrid with two days per week in the office, based at any National Highways location in the UK, with some travel.