Physical Security and Continuity Officer - Didcot, United Kingdom - Medical Research Council

Medical Research Council Didcot, United Kingdom

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View Vacancy -- Physical Security and Continuity Officer - MLC 2388

Open Date 10/04/2024, 09:00 /*generated inline style */ Close Date /*generated inline style */ 06/05/2024, 23:55 /*generated inline style */ Research Institute 1 MRC Mary Lyon Centre /*generated inline style */ Research Institute / Unit Information 1

The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MRC, MLC@ Harwell) is located in an expanding science and innovation campus in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research. As the hub of the new National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support a number of research groups across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human diseases, such as cancer, developmental disorders and neurodegeneration.

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/*generated inline style */ Band 1 MRC - 3 /*generated inline style */ Location 1 Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire /*generated inline style */ Salary 1 £43,116 - £49,891 per annum, dependent on skills and experience /*generated inline style */ Contract Type 1 Permanent /*generated inline style */ Job Type 1 Administration & Management /*generated inline style */ Full Time / Part Time 1 Full Time /*generated inline style */ Job Description 1

Overall Purpose:

The Physical Security and Continuity Officer will be responsible for MRC's physical security, policy implementation, strategic crisis management and resilience assurance activities across the MRC sites but will be primarily be based at the MRC MLC Harwell site. The person will provide leadership for an evolving physical security function and Business Continuity Management (BCM) which is highly integrated with all of MRC's core business operations.

They will be influential in working with the functional and institute leads across our risk environment and build a highly professional physical security service and resilience requirements that is effective against security threats, while directly supporting MRC's security and resilience strategy goals. The post-holder will lead on relationships and integration with MRC's partners to ensure effective countering of threats and incident response and, in line with the UKRI BCM Framework, facilitate and help to embed business continuity good practice, improving capabilities and building resilience across the MRC estates.

Some remote working will be permitted and we would discuss some flexibility of working hours to support a wide range of applicants, in line with our dedication to equality and work-life balance. Our approach is based on best practice from National Protective Security Authority and there is extensive cross-government collaboration and learning. They will play a key role in business development by maintaining trusted relationships with stakeholders and ensuring future investment.

Main Duties/Key Responsibilities:

Monitor the changing risk landscape that has the potential to impact MRC's operational continuity and security and establish and maintain effective communication channels and protocols to ensure timely and accurate dissemination of information during a crisis or security disruption

Ensure the effective use of emergency response and recovery plans and ensure appropriate interaction between strategic, tactical and operational responders

Monitor and evaluate emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory changes related to physical security and continuity management and make recommendations for enhancements to the programme as necessary

Support the undertaking of physical security audits and risk assessments as well as the delivery of continuous improvement in close coordination with UKRI Head of Physical Security, leveraging advice as required

Lead the response and recovery efforts during incidents, ensuring that appropriate actions are taken to minimise the impact on the organisation's operations and reputation

Prepare and present reports and recommendations to senior management and executive leadership on the status of the business continuity programme

Support the Health and Safety (H&S) Manager and Business Continuity & Security (BC&S) Lead to help ensure MRC maintains a robust set of business continuity plans for each of its institutes and systems, in accordance with best practice (ISO 22301 and BCI GPG 2013)

Provide input into the operational business continuity risk analysis and business impact analysis

Provide support and assistance to maintain the physical security of our sites

Undertake physical security audits, risk assessments and reviews of current procedures and practices, making recommendations for change or amendment as required

Provide support for all MRC Risk and Assurance activities when the H&S Manager and BC&S Lead are absent

Coordinate and facilitate regular training and awareness programmes to enhance the organisation's preparedness and response capabilities

Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities to the organisation's operations and, where necessary, the production of papers and reports, as well as updating and management of the MRC documents within the UKRI Security and BCM SharePoint repository

Engage with all security representatives to maintain business continuity and physical security roles and responsibilities across the MRC and the wider organisation

Working Relationships:

The post-holder will report to the H&S Manager, who leads on the MRC Security and Continuity requirements.

The post-holder will also liaise with the MRC's Centres, Institutes and Units BCM Leads in order to provide support and guidance to develop and maintain an up-to-date business continuity programme, including, where necessary, policies, procedures and plans, in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

The post-holder will be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the development and testing of business continuity and disaster recovery plans for critical business functions and systems.

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Education/Qualifications/Training Required:

Essential:

Recognised Security and/or Business Continuity Management qualification and/or membership of a professional related body (, MBCI, MSyl)

Desirable :

Educated to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience

Qualifications in Corporate Risk Management and/or IT Service Management

Previous Work Experience Required:

Essential:

Proven experience in security risk assessment, resource allocation and budget management

Experience of delivering BCM programmes

Desirable:

Experience in Corporate Risk Management and/or IT Service Management

Experience in undertaking basic level physical security site audits

Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

Excellent presentation skills, with experience of facilitating meetings and workshops and delivering Security & BCM training and exercises at all levels

Self-sufficient in use of office IT systems, including Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint

Desirable:

Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence, persuade and negotiate

Proactive and creative approach to change and continuous improvement

Broad understanding of UKRI and the MRC, its operations and its constituent parts

Personal skills/Behaviours/Qualities:

Essential:

Effective communicator capable of engaging with management at all levels and influencing at senior management levels

Excellent attention to detail, planning and organisation skills

Excellent report writing skills

Desirable:

Resilience, multi-tasking and ability to work to deadlines

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