Senior Security Specialist

Severn Trent Water; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water services is seeking a Senior Security Specialist to enhance physical and personnel security. The role entails strategic leadership, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a strong security culture across the organization. Applicants should possess valid SC clearance and relevant security certifications.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave plan

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of physical and personnel security.
• Experience in strategic planning and project delivery.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement protective security strategies.
• Conduct site assessments and risk evaluations.
• Liaise with government departments and regulators.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Risk Evaluation

Education

Recognised security certifications

Job description

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The Security of our sites and assets is critical to our company and also to the national infrastructure of the country, we have invested significantly in the security of sites across the company which we are required by law to maintain and control. Our aim is to ensure wholesome water is available for customers as well as protecting staff and assets.

Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.

Which is why we are excited to announce a new opportunity for aSenior Security Specialist join our Security and Resilience Team (with travel across sites as required)

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

We’re looking for aSenior Security Specialistto define and deliver our strategic approach to physical and personnel security. You’ll ensure we meet all regulatory and statutory obligations, manage emerging threats, and drive a culture of security excellence across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement protective security strategies, standards, and governance
• Lead security capital investment projects and business planning
• Oversee compliance with national infrastructure security regulations

Operational Excellence

• Conduct site assessments, audits, and risk evaluations
• Provide technical and non-technical security advice
• Lead on criminal and security investigations, ensuring legal and data privacy compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with appropriate government departments, regulators and law enforcement
• Represent Severn Trent in national security initiatives
• Deliver clear, actionable insights on security trends and threats

Cultural Change & Assurance

• Promote a proactive security culture across the organisation
• Manage enterprise-level security risks and assurance programmes
• Support business continuity, resilience, and incident response

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

We’re seeking a seasoned security professional with a deep understanding of physical and personnel security, including physical and electronic mitigation measures. You’ll need to be confident in navigating complex threats, technologies, and regulatory landscapes, with a proven ability to influence and embed cultural change across a large organisation.

You should have experience in strategic planning, project delivery, and conducting investigations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Strong stakeholder management skills and a collaborative mindset are essential, as is the ability to simplify complex data and present it clearly.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Valid SC clearance
• Recognised security certifications / qualifications
• A full UK driving licence

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family:

• Salary range of £50,000 - £60,000
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters [e-mail].

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search#LifeAtSevernTrenton social media.

Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!