Senior Physical Security Advisor

Put simply, we set the standards by which everything ismeasured. In doing so, the National Physical Laboratory is helpingto combat issues on a global scale such as climate change, curingdiseases and the development of cutting-edge communications technology.Our people are our greatest asset,n o matter where ourpeople are, when they are on our premises they have the right to feelsafe and secure and work in an environmentally sustainable manner.

As a memberof the Health, Safety, Environment and Security Team, thisrole is responsible for delivering physical security, standards and complianceoversight , ensuringdesign and implementation of new facilities aredesigned based on criticality of the assets and understanding ofthe threat .

KeyResponsibilities

• Manage and co-ordinate Security Aspects Letters andoversee relationship with Industry Security AssuranceCentre.
• Ensure thatoperational design elements are built into programmes where NPL isincreasing its security posture, based on current and future threatvectors.
• Provide governance and oversight ofphysical security standards to NPL's secure facilities and criticalassets.
• Plan, deliver &review internal security assurance audits to identifynon-compliance, across physical security making practicalrecommendations.
• Conduct securityinvestigations where vulnerabilities or procedural failings areidentified and collate and present statistical data to monitorstandards and develop improvementInitiatives.
• Build and maintainexcellent relationships with internal and external stakeholdersincluding the wider security team, estates, third partycontractors, contracting authorities and relevant governmentagencies.
• Develop operationalprocedures to address gaps in security performance in line with theNPL security strategy.
• Report andcommunicate non-compliance and provide guidance and support tocomply.
• Monitor updates inlikely threat vectors to NPL's interests. Develop and maintain aknowledge base of threat actor modes of operation and indicators& warnings to inform risk managementstrategies.
• Maintain currencyon physical security standards, methodologies and market leadingtechnical products and infrastructure whilst delivering return oninvestment to the business.
• Responsible for taking reasonable duty of care forHealth & Safety of themselves and of other persons who may beaffected by their acts or omissions at work and always followdirect instructions given with regards to Health &Safety.