Head of Physical Security Advisory
House of Commons
- Department
- House of Commons
- Location
- London
- Openings
- 1 post
- Grade
- Grade 6
- Salary
- £73,804 to £86,444
- Closing
- 17 days left
- Profession
- Operational Delivery
- Contract
- Permanent
- Security clearance
- SC
- Working pattern
- Full-time
Job summary
As Head of Physical Security Advisory, you’ll lead Parliament’s physical security advisory team, ensuring the delivery of expert, risk-based security advice that helps keep Parliament safe and operational. You’ll oversee security risk assessments, develop security standards and guidance, and act as the senior adviser on major estate programmes and projects, including high-profile transformation initiatives.
What they’re looking for
- Professional Qualifications
- Principal or Ordinary member of the Register of Security Engineers and Specialists (RSES), Chartered Security Professional (CSyP), or equivalent demonstrable expertise.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development, supported by an up-to-date CPD record.
- Security Expertise - Significant experience providing protective security advice within complex estate environments, ideally within the public sector.
- Leadership & People Management - Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, drive change, and create an inclusive environment that supports development and success.
- Analysis & Decision-Making - Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to assess complex information, challenge assumptions, and make sound strategic and operational decisions.
- Stakeholder Engagement - Ability to build credibility quickly, develop effective relationships, and influence, persuade and challenge stakeholders at all levels.
- Communication - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to a range of audiences.
- Organisation & Prioritisation - Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, delegate effectively, and make timely decisions.
Job description
You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across Parliament, government departments, security partners and project teams to identify risks, design effective security solutions and support informed decision-making. Leading a team of security professionals, you’ll build capability, drive continuous improvement and ensure Parliament’s approach to physical security remains responsive to emerging threats, technologies and best practice.
As a member of the Parliamentary Security Department’s Senior Leadership Team, you’ll also contribute to the wider strategic direction of security services across Parliament.
This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 60% of your time in the office.
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Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Selection process
Please make sure you’re clear on the requirements of the role; these can be found in the Job Description
To apply, you must submit the following:
- An anonymised CV that demonstrates your qualifications and relevant experience. Your CV should include an up-to-date and relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record, including details of relevant courses and training attended.
- An anonymised supporting statement (maximum of 2 A4 pages) outlining how your experience meets Criteria 2 to 7.
Please combine your CV, CPD record and supporting statement into a single document and upload it as part of your application..
Our application process is anonymous, please do not include any personal information on your CV that could identify you. This includes the filename.
More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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