Physical Security Lead

On behalf of The Government Property Agency, we are looking for a Physical Security Lead (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract. This is a hybrid working role (up to three days per week office based - various locations including Manchester, Leeds, Darlington or Sheffield).

The Government Property Agency is an Executive Agency of the cabinet office, changing the way the Civil Service works and reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda.

Job Purpose: The key purpose of the GPA Physical Security Lead is to provide physical security advice to identify and mitigate security risks in line with business needs. The GPA Physical Security Lead will also recommend the appropriate posture of physical and tactical resources to manage sites and maintain operational preparedness for security incidents. The postholder will provide support by ensuring that GPA successfully discharges its security obligations for all client departments and associated stakeholders. The role involves the requirement to travel across the UK on a regular basis.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be eligible and willing to undergo these checks. Preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

As a Physical Security Lead, your main responsibilities will be to:

• Deliver security advice and actionable recommendations to colleagues, ensuring clients are proactively informed if impacted.
• Work with client departments to identify emerging threats and risks at site level.
• Drive the development of Operational Requirements (OR) to accurately inform security posturing.
• Educate GPA staff, supply chain, and stakeholders on security culture, threats, and risks.
• Act as the operational lead for executing formal Threat and Vulnerability Assessments and reviewing local security layers.
• Build, maintain, and support the mitigation of the Risk Register.
• Maintain local Site Security Asset Registers to ensure clear visibility of physical infrastructure.
• Manage physical security system deficiencies by tracking Work Orders (WO) for equipment faults.
• Align with relevant regulation, policy and standards to provide practical advice tailored to the local environment.
• Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the Physical Security processes across the organisation, and make recommendations for continual improvement.

Essential:

• Experience in conducting security assessments.
• Experience of working in a multi-client service organisation.
• The ability to interpret and understand business needs of clients.
• Working collaboratively in a small team environment.
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• To work autonomously, prioritising tasks effectively.
• Conversant with IT systems and the ability to analyse management information.

Desirable:

• Competent in the management of clients, stakeholders and contractors.
• Practical experience in negotiation skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

DE&I Commitment: The Government Property Agency guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Armed Forces Covenant: The Government Property Agency guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.