Physical Security Advisor

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 387864

**Salary**:

- £41,220 - £49,020
- National: £41,220- £45,400 London: £44,500 - £49,020 plus industry leading pension and benefits. For details of our pay on appointment policy, please see below under the heading ‘Salary’.
- A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

**Job grade**:

- Senior Executive Officer

**Contract type**:

- Permanent

**Business area**:

- DEFRA - COO - Digital, Data and Technology Security

**Type of role**:

- Digital
Information Technology
Project Delivery
Security

**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

**Number of jobs available**:

- 1

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LocationPlease be aware that space within the London office is restricted and it may not be possible to be based in this location.

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**Job summary**:
Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.

Digital, Data Technology and Security (DDTS) is the trusted team for digital across the entire Defra Group.

We have around 1,200 colleagues across DDTS and our ambition is to make it easier and faster than ever for people to interact with Defra. If you are ready to drive innovation and push boundaries, we want to hear from you. Join us and together we will create a great place for living, and a green and healthy future for all.

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**Job description**:
The Defra Group Security function within Digital, Data Technology and Security (DDTS) is looking for a Physical Security Advisor - Built Assets.

In this role you will play a vital role in helping the Defra group create safe, secure spaces for our staff and assets.

In Defra, this specialist position ensures security is built into every stage of our projects, whether it's designing new spaces or transforming existing ones. From planning to constructions to operation, you'll make sure security risks are identified and addressed. Working closely with stakeholders to deliver spaces that are resilient and ready to face potential threats. Guided by ISO 23234:2021, this is your chance to make a real impact on how we protect what really matters

**Person specification**:
**Responsibilities**
- Embed security requirements into the project from the early design stages through to completion, including post-occupancy.
- Work with project teams, architects, civil engineers, and external stakeholders to ensure security measures are practical and do not hinder other project priorities.
- Conduct security risk assessments and give guidance on implementing necessary controls.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant security standards and legislation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review security mitigations developed by external contractors to assure Defra group risk owners they achieve the required security effect.
- Develop a Security Management Plan (SMP) tailored to the specific project, outlining security requirements and strategies.
- Regularly review project plans, designs, and construction activities to ensure alignment with the SMP and conduct audits to verify compliance.

**Skills and Experience**
- Membership of the Security Institute, and accredited on the Register of Security Engineering & Specialists (RSES), or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards the certification.
- Experience in conducting security risk assessments, including identifying potential threats, assessing vulnerabilities, and evaluating the impact of risks on built assets.
- Knowledge of how to develop and deploy effective risk mitigation measures tailored to the specific threats and vulnerabilities identified during the assessment.
- Understanding of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) methods to incorporate security into the physical design of the asset, such as through layout, lighting, landscaping, and access control.
- Detailed knowledge of physical security systems (e.g., CCTV, access control, intrusion detection) and how to specify, evaluate, and integrate these into the design and construction of built assets.

**Selection process**

The Civil Service marks each element of the selection process on a merit basis. You can visit the gov.uk website for further information on the Civil Service rating scale.

Ensure you have tailored your CV and your Personal Statement to the 'responsibilities' and 'skills and experience' section of the job advert by providing examples on how you are suitable for the role. You may find the STAR method helpful when writing your personal statement.

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