Location
Multiple locations available across London and the Thames Valley/Home Counties, including Swindon, Newbury, Reading, Guildford, and London sites at Coppermills (North), Crossness (East), and Ashford Common (West).

Hours
36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary
£36,000 to £42,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills
£4,500 car allowance

About the Role
As a Regional Security Advisor within Thames Water's Protective Security team, you will work closely with site teams and stakeholders to support and enhance the physical security of critical assets within a designated area of the estate. You will act as the key link between regulatory guidance and the business, providing expert security advice and promoting adherence to security policies and procedures. Your role is vital in maintaining the security of Thames Water’s people, processes, premises, and assets.

Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting security risk assessments and investigations to consistent standards
- Reviewing compliance assessment forms and escalating issues as necessary
- Providing practical security advice as a subject matter expert
- Participating in testing and exercising security arrangements
- Supporting incident responses and risk register reviews
- Assisting senior team members with audits and quality assurance of security projects
- Monitoring security KPIs and SLAs
- Developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Promoting common security standards and fostering a security-conscious culture across Thames Water

As part of the security team, you will be required to travel across the Thames Water region to support operational needs.

Experience
- Experience in developing and writing reports with strong written communication skills
- Experience in a related discipline such as risk management, protective security, technical or process management
- Experience working in a regulated environment (utilities, government departments, national infrastructure) is desirable, ideally with a background in water industry, water engineering, or civil engineering

About you
- Strong negotiation and people influencing skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Confident presenter and relationship builder
- Collaborative with excellent communication skills
- Self-motivated, committed, and organised

Qualifications
- Security Institute (SyI) BTEC Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Security Management is desirable
- National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) Foundation Course is desirable