Location: Hybrid – regular travel across Central Region (Birmingham, Nottingham, Cardiff)
Duration: 6 Months
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
Multiple positions available across the UK
Up to £550 per day (Umbrella)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Physical Security Advisor to support physical security risk management, assurance, and advisory services across a diverse property portfolio.
You will provide expert advice, conduct site assessments, and support stakeholders in managing physical security risks, ensuring protective measures remain effective, proportionate, and aligned with policy and best practice.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert advice on physical security risks and mitigation strategies
* Conduct Threat and Vulnerability Assessments (TVAs) and site security reviews
* Maintain and update risk registers and track mitigation actions
* Evaluate existing security controls and recommend improvements
* Support development of site security procedures and management plans
* Contribute to incident investigations, reporting, and lessons learned
* Support assurance activities, audits, and security exercises
* Oversee security system effectiveness (CCTV, access control, alarms, perimeter security)
* Liaise with contractors and stakeholders to support effective service delivery
Essential Skills & Experience
* Experience conducting physical security assessments and risk reviews
* Strong understanding of physical security principles and mitigation measures
* Experience working in complex stakeholder environments
* Strong report writing and communication skills
* Experience maintaining risk registers and tracking actions
* Ability to work independently and manage priorities
* Competent with IT systems and reporting tools
* Active SC Clearance
Desirable
* Security-related qualification or professional membership
* Experience working with contractors and suppliers
* Government, public sector, or critical infrastructure experience
* Strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
* Continuous improvement mindset
About You
You are a proactive security professional with strong experience in physical security risk management. You are confident working independently, engaging stakeholders, and delivering practical, risk-based security recommendations in complex environments