Department:
Health & Safety Salary (£): £, - £, Senior Security Specialist
The Security of our sites and assets is critical to our company and also to the national infrastructure of the country, we have invested significantly in the security of sites across the company which we are required by law to maintain and control. Our aim is to ensure wholesome water is available for customers as well as protecting staff and assets.
Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.
Which is why we are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Senior Security Specialist join our Security and Resilience Team (with travel across sites as required)
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
We’re looking for a Senior Security Specialist to define and deliver our strategic approach to physical and personnel security. You’ll ensure we meet all regulatory and statutory obligations, manage emerging threats, and drive a culture of security excellence across the business.
What You’ll Be Doing
Strategic Leadership
1. Develop and implement protective security strategies, standards, and governance
2. Lead security capital investment projects and business planning
3. Oversee compliance with national infrastructure security regulations
Operational Excellence
4. Conduct site assessments, audits, and risk evaluations
5. Provide technical and non-technical security advice
6. Lead on criminal and security investigations, ensuring legal and data privacy compliance
Stakeholder Engagement
7. Liaise with appropriate government departments, regulators and law enforcement
8. Represent Severn Trent in national security initiatives
9. Deliver clear, actionable insights on security trends and threats
Cultural Change & Assurance
10. Promote a proactive security culture across the organisation
11. Manage enterprise-level security risks and assurance programmes
12. Support business continuity, resilience, and incident response
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
We’re seeking a seasoned security professional with a deep understanding of physical and personnel security, including physical and electronic mitigation measures. You’ll need to be confident in navigating complex threats, technologies, and regulatory landscapes, with a proven ability to influence and embed cultural change across a large organisation.
You should have experience in strategic planning, project delivery, and conducting investigations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Strong stakeholder management skills and a collaborative mindset are essential, as is the ability to simplify complex data and present it clearly.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
13. Valid SC clearance
14. Recognised security certifications / qualifications
15. A full UK driving licence
The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.
With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family:
16. Salary range of £, - £,
17. days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to days per year)
18. Annual bonus scheme (of up to £, per annum based on company performance)
19. Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to % when you contribute
20. Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
21. Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
22. Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
23. Family friendly policies
24. Two volunteering days per year