This is a key role where you'll oversee vetting and screening processes, manage insider threat programmes, and ensure compliance with national security standards including the Security & Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD). You'll work collaboratively across the business and with external partners to identify risks, implement protective measures, and embed a culture of security awareness throughout the organisation., Develop and enforce personnel security policies and procedures in line with national legislation and SEMD requirements.
- Lead the creation of a security risk management process for personnel security across the organisation.
- Act as the primary contact for personnel security issues, liaising with government authorities and supporting investigations.
- Design and manage a programme of work to detect and mitigate insider threats.
- Collaborate with cyber and physical security teams to protect operational technology environments.
- Conduct role-based personnel risk assessments using NPSA's PSRM and RBRA methodologies.
- Oversee vetting and screening processes for employees, contractors, and third-party personnel.
- Deliver induction and refresher training on personnel security and insider threat awareness.
- Support investment cases for future security improvements and regulatory compliance.
- Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement in line with Anglian Water's "Safer Every Day" philosophy.
Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in a previous personnel security role is required.
- Strong understanding of UK government vetting processes and security frameworks.
- Leadership and team management experience.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and investigative skills.
- High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Background knowledge of the water industry or other highly regulated sectors.
- Proficiency in Office 365 and project management tools.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Certifications such as CPP, PSP, CISMP and/or security clearance (SC/DV) are desirable.
Anglian Water offers a flexible approach to working, this role provides you with the opportunity to combine working from home and from Anglian Water sites/offices. Your based location will be Lancaster House in Huntingdon but regular travel across the region visiting sites will be required.
Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
-Personal private health care
-Annual bonus scheme
-Opportunity to volunteer do unpaid work in the community
-26 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion
-Life Cover at 8x your salary
-Personal Accident cover - up to 5x your salary
-Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
-Paid time off when you're physically and mentally unwell
-Lots of great benefits including 20% off new EE mobile contracts, discounted cinema tickets and a Cycle2Work scheme
-Free parking at all offices, site and leisure parks
-Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paternity / partner pay. Opportunity for shared parental pay.
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