[Hiring] Physical Security Specialist @Vodafone

Role Description

As a Location Independent Worker, for operational reasons you may be required to perform your duties, either temporarily or permanently, from any of our offices or customer sites within a reasonable geographic area of your home address. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

We’re creating something special. We are joining forces to create the biggest mobile network provider in the UK. Through our collective strengths and talents, we will transform customers’ experience and create a best-in-class network for coverage, connectivity, and reliability, delivering greater value and more choice for the nation than ever before.

• Travel to and conduct physical security reviews of all key locations owned and operated by Vodafone UK, producing detailed risk and threat assessments.
• Produce the physical security review program, taking into account site profiles and security categories, and the enforcement of the program within the scope of company requirements.
• Advise the business on remedial actions following an investigation or physical security breach to prevent another incident from occurring.
• Review best practice and standards and develop a cost-effective approach to maintain levels of physical security balanced against commercial objectives.
• Ensure physical security standards are maintained without impacting on customer experience.
• Production and maintenance of an annual plan detailing physical security reviews/audit schedules for all Vodafone sites.
• Complete physical security audits as part of a cyclical programme on all Vodafone sites, the frequency dependent on criticality and security category.
• Maintain risk register of physical security review findings and work with relevant stakeholders to drive physical security improvements.
• Provide advice to supply chain/Property on physical security requirements related to suppliers or outsource partners.
• Represent Vodafone at sites on the commissioning of all security works services involving any aspect of the Vodafone estate.
• Advise projects as required on all aspects of preventative security controls relating to individual projects and provide resolutions to security issues as appropriate.
• Provide physical security review of high-risk personnel’s private residence if requested. Make recommendations on improvement opportunities and suppliers of security products.
• Respond to and attend all locations impacted by major incidents and provide post incident support to both victims and police.
• As directed and in accordance with Vodafone policy provide both a comprehensive security plan and physical presence at events involving members of the company.
• On a rota of one week in every seven with responsibilities as Duty Manager, 24 hours on call to provide advice and respond to incidents requiring security intervention.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of protective security practices within a commercial environment, including executive protection, event security and risk mitigation.
• Eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC) and comfortable operating within security-sensitive environments.
• Experienced in conducting executive protection and security reviews, providing concise, accurate recommendations and feedback to senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to deliver security audits, project management and crisis management activities, with a good understanding of ISO 27001 and security governance frameworks.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, effectively prioritising workloads and delivering high-quality results to tight deadlines.

Requirements

• Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them.
• We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background.
• If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role.
• As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within our team.

Benefits

• Great pay and bonuses.
• Up to 28 days off plus bank holidays.
• Paid time for charity work.
• Personalised benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan, and more.
• Amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

Company Description

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.