Security and Investigations Officer - Physical Security

About the role

You know what it takes to deliver excellent personnel security to manage and minimise the risk of people exploiting legitimate access to company assets, people, and premises, whilst providing advice and support to mitigate security risks. You’ll take pride in what you do and look for ways to protect the company.

We believe the people who provide personnel security are unquestionably some of the most important assets in the company.Whilst we need to recruit the right individual with right experience and skillset, a good understanding of the principles of data protection and a strong commitment to confidentiality and discretion is equally important when handling sensitive personal and organisational data. That`s why we need you!

As our Personnel and Physical Security Officer, you’ll play an important role in the delivery of National Security Vetting across our business. You`ll undertake risk assessments and collate and verify information to maintain our personnel risk matrix ensuring information is gathered promptly as our new business grows. You`ll be the first point of contact for applicants undergoing NSV vetting and will liaise with Government Departments providing clear communication and information flow throughout the vetting application lifecycle.You will work across all levels of the organisation providing a risk-based approach to personnel security. You`ll maintain effective quality control and audit systems documenting NSV roles making sure all information is documented and appropriately retained. You’ll need an appreciation of how this works, although we can teach you the details. You’ll have to be structured and considered in your approach, and happy communicating and building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

What you get

• A competitive salary between £40,000 - £50,000 dependent on capability
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 26 days after 2 years) plus 8 bank holidays
• A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%, giving a total of 18% to your pension pot
• Life Insurance at 10 times basic salary
• Access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few
  

About us

National Grid lies at the heart of a transforming energy system.
Our business areas play a vital role in connecting millions of people to the energy they use, while continually seeking ways to make the energy system cleaner. To find out more about who we are and what we do check out: www.nationalgrid.com/about-us/what-we-do

More Information

We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
Location: Warwick with Hybrid working
Grade: L7
For further information please contact sukhi.shina2@nationalgrid.com
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