Global Head of Physical Security

This job is with Colt Technology Services, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

A key part of our Security & Resilience team, the Head of Physical Security will lead the strategic delivery and governance of physical security across the organisation. This role is critical to ensure that DCS facilities are secure by design and throughout their lifecycle, complying with statutory and regulatory security requirements, and international industry standards to ensure resilience to changing risks.

The purpose of this role is to drive the identification, selection, implementation, continual improvement and governance of standards relating to the physical security aspects of design, construction and operation of Colt DCS datacentres worldwide. Your input will be essential to ensure that DCS’ physical security standards comply with critical national infrastructure obligations, as well as our customers’ requirements whilst considering value, risk and compliance with national and local planning requirements.

• Work with stakeholders to develop and maintain the physical security aspects of Colt DCS’ Global Reference Design (GRD), ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and client requirements.
• Lead enterprise-wide threat and risk assessments to inform security design and operational planning.
• Ensure Colt DCS physical security alignment with current and emerging national legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Governance and oversight of the design and implementation of physical security controls across DCS.

• Collaborate with design, engineering, and construction teams to embed security principles into facility design and build phases.
• Ensure physical security measures meet regulatory, contractual, and operational standards.
• Provide SME input to construction programme/project milestones and decision points, ensuring an appropriate cost/risk balance.
• Provide security SME approval, identifying areas of risk, prior to project delivery.
• Provide SME guidance for Lifecycle Projects relating to active facilities.

• Internal Stakeholders: Work closely with Senior Leadership, Design & Engineering Teams, Project Management, Technology teams, Legal & Compliance, HR and Facilities.
• External Stakeholders: Act as the primary security liaison for customers, investors, and critical infrastructure sectors; engage with security consultants, integrators, contractors; coordinate with law enforcement and intelligence agencies; interface with regulatory bodies; work with third-party auditors and certification bodies.

• Ensure adherence to UK and international security regulations and standards.
• Specialist oversight of construction and lifecycle projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identification of Key Performance Indicators and reporting to demonstrate effective implementation of security requirements.

• Build and manage a high-performing security team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and resilience.

• At least 10 years’ experience in leading the design and implementation of security requirements in large, high security construction projects.
• Detailed understanding of security design principles, protective technologies and risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience working in defence, government or critical infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge and understanding UK and European security standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communications and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.
• Competence with Microsoft office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to prepare and deliver high quality presentation material for internal and external client facing use.

• Professional project management and security qualifications desirable but not essential.