About the role

The UK has set out its ambition to be net zero by 2050 and the energy industry is responding – together we are building a cleaner, greener Britain.

The Corporate Security Manager shall support the Head of UK Physical Security by providing security guidance, direction, and advice to all parts of the business, its partners and contractors. The post holder will be responsible for delivering security programmes and solutions to safeguard the organisation, its people, and assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate standards across ESO’s portfolio.  

This role is expected demonstrate strong leadership, influencing and analytical skills with sound judgement and decision making, and be able to credibly interact professionally at all levels across the organisation.

The role will ensure alignment of ESO’s Security with regulatory frameworks, government guidelines and relevant standards to support:

• The business as it transforms its services and creates new initiatives to meet zero carbon operability
• Separation of the ESO business into an independent organisation

This role will be based from Wokingham 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

• The secure operation of the ESO business, people, and estate 
• Compliance with National Protective Security Authority guidelines
• Create a new security capability to enable the smooth and timely exit of TSA services from National Grid
• Create and develop internal and external relationships 
• Collaborating with security leadership to determine the risk appetite and security needs for the ESO
• Planning and implementing comprehensive security programmes including emergency response, incident reporting, business continuity management and security training 

About You

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for:

• Operational experience of determining, developing and delivering operational requirements for critical national infrastructure in line with NPSA guidance along with a deep understanding of the technical audit relationships and requirements to successfully achieve appropriate and proportionate security outcomes.
• Knowledge and experience of physical compensating controls delivery in compliance with Network Information Systems regulations, including knowledge of Objective E requirements and indicators of good practise. 
• Ability to coordinate planning and implementation of security strategies in complex environments
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent combination of education and experience with strong background in strategy, planning and developing a business wide physical security strategy
• Additional professional security qualifications/certifications in appropriate areas are desirable
• Previous experience in critical national infrastructure or similar sector, involving the setting and delivering of business controls and assurance strategies
• SIA CCTV Licence (Public Space Surveillance) or the willingness to undertake training and achieve license
• ASIS International CPP or willingness to undertake training and achieve certification

What You'll Get

A competitive salary between £60,000 - £70,000 per annum – dependent on experience and capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance, 28 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%. 

As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximise your potential along your career journey.
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table.
• Generous Total Rewards Plan – comprising of health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.

More Information

This role closes on 22/03/2024 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.