Senior Physical Security Advisor

2 weeks ago

Teddington, United Kingdom NPL Full time

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, n o 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 Health, Safety, Environment and Security Team, this role   is responsible for   delivering  physical security, standards   and compliance oversight , ensuring design and implementation of new facilities are designed based on criticality of the assets and understanding of the threat .

Key Responsibilities




  • Manage and co-ordinate Security Aspects Letters and oversee relationship with Industry Security Assurance Centre.

  • Ensure that operational design elements are built into programmes where NPL is increasing its security posture, based on current and future threat vectors.

  • Provide governance and oversight of physical security standards to NPL’s secure facilities and critical assets.

  • Plan, deliver & review internal security assurance audits to identify non-compliance, across physical security making practical recommendations.

  • Conduct security investigations where vulnerabilities or procedural failings are identified and collate and present statistical data to monitor standards and develop improvement Initiatives.

  • Build and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the wider security team, estates, third party contractors, contracting authorities and relevant government agencies.

  • Develop operational procedures to address gaps in security performance in line with the NPL security strategy.

  • Report and communicate non-compliance and provide guidance and support to comply.

  • Monitor updates in likely threat vectors to NPL’s interests. Develop and maintain a knowledge base of threat actor modes of operation and indicators & warnings to inform risk management strategies.

  • Maintain currency on physical security standards, methodologies and market leading technical products and infrastructure whilst delivering return on investment to the business.

  • Responsible for taking reasonable duty of care for Health & Safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and always follow direct instructions given with regards to Health & Safety.

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