The role of the Programme Security Assurance Lead is to plan and coordinate security and compliance activities for a construction programme, drive delivery milestones and identify and manage related risks and issues. The role is tasked by and reports into the Programme but is professionally line managed by the head of the CTPSE Security team

As a core member of the Programme Leadership Team the day to day responsibilities will see you working alongside Design Consultants to ensure the security aspects of the new site are appropriate to CTPSE needs.  This role will be the principal point of contact for security issues across the programme and ensure that all policies, standards and processes are adhered to.

The post-holder will be expected to provide professional advice to the Programme leadership team on all security compliance matters. They will need to be convincing subject matter experts able to advise, influence and support very senior decision makers.

The post-holder is expected to have sufficient knowledge and influence in the wider security/compliance environment to ensure the programme has a voice with those stakeholders which is respected and listened to.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract, however, there may be the possibility for this to be extended.

You will be asked to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours in line with operational demand and occasionally this may require working away from home. For this reason a full UK Driving Licence is essential to the role.

Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level DV together with a number of enhanced security checks.  In order to achieve this, you must have resided in the UK for the past ten. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.  

You can find more information about security vetting here.

How to Apply

To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Wednesday 9 October 2024 at 23:55hrs.

The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU are actively committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. The region is delivering this commitment through a long term strategy that takes a holistic and intersectional approach to wellbeing & inclusion. Our strategy is underpinned by the five strategic objectives;

Inclusive Culture – We will create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people.

Engaged & Involved – We will ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to.

Wellbeing – We will prioritise the wellbeing of our people.

Representation – We will attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce.

Inclusive by Design – We will ensure that inclusion is a core principle of our policies, products, and decisions.

We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities.

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number TBC. If you have applied for this role in the last six months, we respectfully ask that you do not reapply at this current time.

IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff and you have been in your post for less than twelve months, your application must be supported by your line manager.  We will require written confirmation from your line manager in order to proceed.

Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from your previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role.

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