At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct compliance assessments and manage the Security Risk Management process for operational assets.
- Company: Join Anglian Water's Physical Security team, focusing on water and water recycling operations.
- Benefits: Enjoy a generous double match pension, personal private health care, and 26 days annual leave.
- Other info: Location: Huntingdon; flexible working options available.
- Why this job: Play a vital role in enhancing physical security while driving continuous improvement in Health & Safety.
- Qualifications: Experience in risk management and project management, with knowledge of water treatment processes preferred.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 51000 £ per year.
Circa £48,000 dependent on skills and experience
Permanent, full time (37 hours) with flexibility for part time working
Location: Huntingdon
Dive into a world of opportunity, and join our team! We are looking for a Senior Risk Assessor to join our Physical Security team! This role will be responsible for creating, planning and scheduling the programme of work required for the Security Risk Assessor to carry out compliance assessments of our Operational assets against the Security & Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) physical security requirements. You will maintain the Security Risk Management process and assist in a holistic security assessment of the assets to determine the risk assessment. You will play a vital role in our Physical Security team and be required to work with our Water and Water Recycling teams. A key responsibility will be to successfully deliver this programme of work and identify and build financial plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand the Security & Emergency Measures Direction and Regulatory requirements
- Conduct and plan the surveys of our water and water recycling operational sites
- Understand and work in accordance with the principles of physical security protection (National Protective Security Authority) and risk management
- Produce a security risk programme of work to identify all assets within scope based on the security risk management process.
- Produce the programme of works for the Security Risk Assessors, conduct audits and risk evaluation of current physical security, produce evidence to support current SEMD compliance, and produce and maintain a Compliance Audit process including all documentation
- Supervise the day to day management of the Security Risk Assessors
- Be able to record and maintain detailed records
- Work with our Framework Security Contractors, exploring likely future physical security solutions available with technology and physical enhancement
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement in Health & Safety, ensuring consistent standards are maintained
Benefits
- Car allowance
- Personal private health care
- Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
- 24‑hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
- 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
- Life assurance (up to 8× salary)
- Personal accident cover (up to 5× salary)
- Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave.
- Opportunity for shared parental pay
- Bonus scheme
- Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
What does it take to be successful?
- Experience of working within a risk management environment
- A broad engineering knowledge of infrastructure or non-infrastructure installations and suppliers
- Project Management experience
- Background knowledge of Water and Water Recycling and treatment processes would be beneficial
- Knowledge of our geography field base and environment would be beneficial
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- A full UK driving license
Inclusion at Anglian Water
Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.
Closing date 30th June 2026
Senior Security Risk Assessor in Huntingdon employer: Anglian Water
Anglian Water offers a competitive salary of circa £48,000 and a supportive environment for career growth. Located in Huntingdon, the company prioritises inclusion and provides excellent family-friendly policies, including generous maternity and paternity leave. Join a dedicated team focused on improving security measures across vital water infrastructure.
