Security Specialist - Coventry, United Kingdom - Cadent Gas

Cadent Gas

Verified Company

Coventry, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

At Cadent we're excited to be part of the future of UK energy We've got a clear roadmap that will drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We're making a difference through innovation and new ways of working.

Together we're shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to support the Security Manager in providing risk commensurate security guidance, direction and advice to all Cadent Business Functions, its partners and contractors on personal, personnel and physical security matters to address corporate and local security risks.

The post holder will deliver security programmes and solutions to safeguard the company's people and assets, whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate standards across the company's portfolio, with a particular focus on high profile projects and incidents.

Responsible for the security relationships with the wider energy sector, government departments agencies and the police to position Cadent as a 'centre of excellence' and 'trusted friend' through one to one relationships and participation in cross-sector fora.

Key Responsibilities:

Functional accountabilities

Integral member of the Cadent Digital, Risk and Security Team reporting through the Security Manager to the Director of Digital Risk and Security, deputising for the Manager when required
When appropriate using analytical techniques to make recommendations to key decision makers both internally and externally
Be willing to undertake personal development opportunities that will support continued professional development as well as a greater understanding of the operation of Cadent's business and operations together with entities that may be dependant or interdependent upon Cadent.
Support incident investigations as required to establish root causes, providing expert advice and guidance to the investigation team.
Keep the company safe and secure by cooperating with others to ensure a coordinated approach to promote a clear understanding of each party's duties, roles and responsibilities for Digital Risk and Security.

Special accountabilities

Lead on companywide initiatives to ensure the safety and security of our people, property and processes
Being a key player in supporting the Property business function and our contacted security provider as required
Supporting Project Managers in Cadent's Capital Delivery function in the delivery of major infrastructure projects e.g. HS2 and National Infrastructure protection
Required to lead on designing, developing, implementing, and managing security programs and communications.

Skills and Experience:

Combine key knowledge with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Deliver and take ownerships of a specialist service within agreed internal and external process, procedure, timescales and expectations
Trusted to deliver a quality and specialist experience, always acting responsibly and communicating clearly
Promotes a positive safety culture through visible proactive, consistent and influential behaviours
Ability to investigate, analyse and contextualise complex issues, identify key points to be addressed and develop effective, practical and simple plans to resolve problems
Actively demonstrate and promote the Cadent Values, and positively contribute to a customeroriented approach
Uses expertise to help direct strategy based on detailed analysis
Drive and deliver brilliant customer service in line with expectations, operating at all times with a sense of purpose
Understand the difference between diversity and inclusion and what is meant by creating an inclusive environment

Qualifications

Membership of an accredited institution i.e. The Security Institute (or willing to work towards)

Practical Experience

Key security principles and knowledge through a proven track record

What's In It For You
Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves.

For this role in particular we can offer:

Funding and support towards completing qualifications
Ample opportunity for progression within the business
Mentoring and guidance opportunities

Why Join Us
We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being

These include:

Annual bonus
Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:
Flexible working
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