Regional Security Advisor

**Job Description**:
**Who are we?**
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes
_,_ keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing.
At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open.

**What you’ll be doing**
As a Regional Security Advisor you will be directing and controlling the performance of physical security within a specific geographic area and ensuring some of our critical assets are secure. You will be the link between our regulators guidance and the business, liaising with external agencies on a regular basis. An ambassador for promoting security within the business to ensure Thames Water’s people, processes, premises and assets’ security is maintained. Your core duties will include:

- Conducting security investigations and security risk assessments across our estate- Creating reports, providing briefings and updating systems- Facilitating briefings/audits by external agencies- Management of security specialist, providing ongoing training and support and 1-2-1 reviews- Attending senior risk review boards, developing briefing materials (slide decks) for senior business leaders- Liaising with specialist police units- Testing and exercising of our security arrangements and report successful outcomes to Defra- Planning and responsibility for bespoke security projects which will involve working with project teams to oversee security upgrades- £46,000 to £47,000 per annum depending on skills and experience- £4,500 car allowance- You can be based at any Thames Water site within the Thames Valley region- This is a Hybrid role, split between site visits, office and home- Travel will be required across the whole of the Thames Water estate- 36 hours per week, Monday-Friday- This is a Full-Time position**We’re looking for you to**
- Have experience in a physical security role at supervisor level- Have experience of working in a regulated environment i.e. utilities, government department, national infrastructure etc- Have an understanding of physical security principles, methodology and processes- Have experience of conducting security risk assessments and report writing- Have experience of investigating security incidents- Be able to communicate at all levels, present to an audience and build strong relationships- Demonstrate leadership qualities and strong negotiation and people influencing skills- Be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Power Bi)**What’s in it for you?**
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Thames Water is a dynamic, rewarding and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy a fulfilling career and flexible working arrangements.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.
We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally round to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an Ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and a earn bit of extra money along the way.