People Security Adviser

Location: London (Hybrid)

Contract Length: 12 months

Day Rate: £528 (Inside IR35)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced People Security Adviser to join a dynamic team within the National Security and Government sector.

This is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to strengthen the security posture of critical national infrastructure, ensuring the protection of personnel and physical assets across a range of environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support personnel and physical security initiatives
• Conduct security risk assessments, investigations, and incident response planning
• Develop and maintain security policies, controls, and standards
• Ensure alignment with UK Government vetting and security requirements
• Produce high-quality reports and documentation using MS Office tools
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance overall security operations and resilience

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in personnel and physical security management, ideally within UK Government or national infrastructure environments
• Strong background in risk assessment, incident response, and security investigations
• Excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Solid understanding of government security standards, integrated security frameworks, and risk management methodologies

Desirable Skills

• Formal security qualifications or membership of professional security bodies
• Experience in change management and delivering security improvement programmes
• Ability to coordinate security forums and working groups
• Knowledge of cyber security, threat intelligence, and identity and access management (IAM)
• Relevant security certifications or postgraduate qualification preferred

Additional Requirements

• Active UK Security Clearance (SC) is essential
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to travel occasionally across London sites