About the Role

Great Britain's electricity system is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.

The Energy System Operator (ESO) are now looking for a Security Advisor to support the ESO Corporate Security Manager by providing guidance, direction and advice to all parts of ESO business, its partners and contractors, and support ESO license obligations as required. The post holder will be responsible for delivering security programmes and solutions to safeguard the organisations people and assets, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory and corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines.

This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.

About Us

As Great Britain’s electricity system operator (ESO), we sit at the heart of the electricity system, using our outstanding engineering and commercial expertise to balance electricity supply and demand. Ultimately, we keep the electricity flowing directly to where it’s needed, second by second.

Becoming the Future System Operator
In 2021, government and Ofgem jointly consulted on proposals for an expert, impartial Future System Operator (FSO) with responsibilities across both the electricity and gas systems, to drive progress towards net zero while maintaining energy security and minimising costs for consumers. In October 2023, the Energy Act 2023 was passed, legislating for this Future System Operator to be created.  

The ESO, including all of its existing roles, will be at the heart of the new Future System Operator. We will be taking on additional roles across vectors and sectors to create an organisation with a whole energy system mindset; enabling us to identify solutions to our energy system that are more sustainable, secure, and affordable for all.  

The FSO will be set up as a public corporation with operational independence from government – bringing parties together to support optimised decision making and action. As now, it will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements. It is anticipated that the new organisation will be up and running in 2024.

The time to act on climate change is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

Key Accountabilities

• This position is responsible for supporting the ESO Corporate Security Manager in generating and deploying the security policy, ensuring an appropriate and proportionate approach to security management across the Electricity System Operator portfolio within the UK
• Lead the Physical Security function to deliver security programmes and solutions to safeguard the organisations people and assets, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory and corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Delivery of protective security advice to all areas of the business, both written and verbal as required
• Corporate Security lead for ESO working with National Grid’s UK Physical Security Team and Security Control Centre. Until such time as a Corporate Security Manager is hired and, at that time, support the Corporate Security Manager’s transition in to ESO
• Responsible for supporting UK Government Counter Terrorism and Crime Prevention strategies, utilising external relationships and committees to influence and shape UK Government security policy
• Responsible for the efficient designing, developing, implementing, and managing of security programs to protect corporate assets and people against theft, acts of terrorism, and other such hostile activity.
• Represent ESO on Government committees, industry bodies and focus groups as a topical expert and UK lead
• Support the ESO Security team in carrying out their roles and achieving their objectives

About You

• Proven experience of working with key Government departments and Law enforcement agencies, supporting wider UK Government Counter Terrorism, Domestic Extremism and Crime prevention Strategies
• Proven people management skills, managing performance and development plans
• Excellent knowledge of physical, personal and personnel security and related principles
• Must have previous experience in designing, developing, implementing, and managing of security programs
• Possess strong analytical, organisational, management, and administrative experience within the security industry or UK Security Service
• Proven track record of delivering and running physical security programs and campaigns
• Able to demonstrate a high degree of credibility and influence senior stakeholders within the organisation and key external stakeholders
• Prior Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) experience essential
• Experience of managing Government marked information and material

What You'll Get

A competitive salary between £55,000 – 65,000 – dependent on experience and capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. 

You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values, and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.

More Information

This role closes on 22/04/2024 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. 

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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