Senior Physical Security Advisor – Infrastructure SME

Adecco; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A key organization in national infrastructure is seeking an experienced Physical Security Advisor to support its Corporate Security function. This role involves acting as the Physical Security Subject Matter Expert for a major asset refresh programme, ensuring the protection of people and assets, and requires existing security clearance. Candidates must have significant experience in physical security and must be capable of managing risks and providing security recommendations. The position offers a hybrid working model with some required travel.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Physical Security SME on major infrastructure programmes.
• Demonstrable experience delivering physical security upgrades or asset refreshes.
• Prior CNI experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Physical Security SME for a major infrastructure security refresh programme.
• Provide expert advice, oversight and assurance across design, implementation and operational security activities.
• Identify risks, resolve issues and deliver proportionate, risk-based security recommendations.

Skills

Physical Security Subject Matter Expertise

Stakeholder influence and credibility

Knowledge of security principles

Experience managing government-marked information

Skilled in security surveys

Job description

Hybrid - Site presence in Warwick as required

**Existing Security Clearance is required for this position**

A key organisation within the UK’s critical national infrastructure sector is seeking an experienced Physical Security Advisor to support its Corporate Security function and act as the Physical Security SME for a major asset refresh programme. This role ensures the protection of people, assets and information, and requires the ability to obtain higher‑level government clearance. Some travel will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Physical Security SME for a major infrastructure security refresh programme.
• Provide expert advice, oversight and assurance across design, implementation and operational security activities.
• Lead decisions on physical security specifications, solutions and standards.
• Identify risks, resolve issues and deliver proportionate, risk‑based security recommendations.
• Ensure security requirements are embedded into designs, proposals and programme documentation.
• Support validation and verification of security solutions against internal and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with Corporate Security and programme stakeholders to achieve security objectives.

Skills & Experience

• Significant experience as a Physical Security SME on major infrastructure programmes.
• Demonstrable experience delivering physical security upgrades or asset refreshes.
• Background working with UK Government departments and law enforcement in CT, crime prevention or extremism contexts.
• Strong stakeholder influence and credibility at senior levels.
• Excellent knowledge of physical, personal and personnel security principles.
• Experience managing government‑marked information.
• Prior CNI experience is essential.
• Skilled in security surveys, Operational Requirements, project support and protective security frameworks.

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