Physical Security Adviser
House of Commons
About the job
Job summary
The Parliamentary Security Department (PSD) is responsible for physical and personnel security across both Houses of Parliament and provides support to Members and staff when away from the Estate. Its purpose is to keep Parliament safe and open for business.
PSD sets security strategy provides expert advice and delivers an operational service. It does this in partnership with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and by working closely with the Parliamentary Estates Teams, Serjeant at Arms and Black Rod’s office, Restoration & Renewal teams, the Parliamentary Digital Service, and other key stakeholders.
Job description
The role of the Security Portfolio Team within PSD includes: acting as the customer for all projects with any security benefits being pursued by Parliament; conducting physical security assessments and drawing up security operational requirements; supporting wider projects and programs (including the Restoration and Renewal, and the Commons Infrastructure & Building Portfolio (CBIP), ensuring that security aspects are addressed and given due weight; developing, maintaining, advising upon and applying Parliament’s physical security principles and standards; acting as Parliament’s principal contact on physical security matters with The National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) and the Metropolitan Police; and ensuring that advisory and governance bodies and wider users of the Parliamentary estate are consulted and communicated with on the progress of physical security changes.Person specification
- Significant experience of assessing physical security vulnerabilities and making recommendations to mitigate risk.
- Experience of working with diverse groups of people, upholding the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion, ensuring that everyone is, at all times, treated with dignity, courtesy and respect.
- Experience of delivering through others who don’t report directly to the post-holder, by employing a range of influencing strategies.
- Experience of contributing in a timely way to achieving project or program benefits, working in a collaborative, positive and supportive way to overcome obstacles.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £56,180, House of Commons contributes £15,168 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Next Steps and Additional Information
- Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 1-6 in the Job Description.
More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.
Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.