Senior Personnel Security Advisor

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Senior Personnel Security Advisor

Put simply, we set the standards by which everything is measured. In doing so, the National Physical Laboratory is helping to combat issues on a global scale such as climate change, curing diseases and the development of cutting-edge communications technology. Our people are our greatest asset, no matter where our people are, when they are on our premises, they have the right to feel safe and secure and work in an environmentally sustainable manner.

As a member of the Corporate Security team, you will be accountable for the strategic development and day to day management of Personnel Security risks, compliance with government standards, IPSA and implementation of security measures and development of the intelligence capability.

Key responsibilities

• Develop operational procedures to address gaps in security performance in line with the NPL security strategy whilst considering the developing operating model, emerging culture and the diverse nature of the business whilst ensuring audience engagement
• Support the Head of Security by leading on all personnel security matters, including aftercare initiatives, investigations and travel risk to the business
• Maintain a working knowledge of vetting and aftercare procedures whilst managing the performance and potential of NPL’s vetting function, building a highly motivated, customer focused and performing team
• Lead personnel security assurance, risk and compliance activities, coordinating stakeholder engagement and assurance processes to drive continuous improvement, minimise risk and protect NPL's reputation
• Work collaboratively across the business to support with development of training materials and delivery of education to support with cultural enhancements.
• Maintain expertise in relevant legislation, contractual obligations and national, government and industry security standards, ensuring requirements are effectively embedded within security policies, procedures and practices
• Manage NPL's relationship with its travel security provider, maximising value, enhancing traveller safety and ensuring appropriate risk mitigation