Head of Security Operational Resilience

Positions   1 Band / Grade   A1 Salary   £68,900 - £81,879 per annum Contract Type   Permanent Working Pattern   Full Time Location   Hybrid (on-site and remote) Leave entitlement   Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata Closing Date  

27th October 2024 at 23:55

Interview Date(s)   07/11/2024 - 08/11/2024 Job Description   Head of Security Operational Resilience - Job Description.docx – 88KB Opens in a new window
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UK Parliament

Working at the UK Parliament offers a unique and rewarding career at the heart of the UK’s democratic system.

With a wide range of roles available, our impartial colleagues enable the day to day running of the House of Commons, House of Lords and Joint Departments. Together, we make Parliament happen.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 

• 30 days’ annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year). 
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. 
• Access to training and development. 
• Flexible working. 
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction 

The Parliamentary Security Department (PSD) is responsible for physical and personnel security across both Houses of Parliament and provides support to Members and staff when away from the Estate. Its purpose is to keep Parliament safe and open for business. PSD sets security strategy, provides expert advice, and delivers an operational service.

The Role 

The Head of Security Operational Resilience is responsible for the development of Parliament’s operational security and operational fire protection capabilities by ensuring that recruitment and training is delivered which meets current and anticipated operational requirements; and by overseeing implementation of the Target Operating Model for Physical Security (TOM) in Security Operations.

Working closely with the Head of Physical Security Strategy, the Head of Security and Fire Operations and the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), you will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the TOM in the Security Operations team. You will lead on the implementation of operational change as some of the roles and responsibilities previously held by the MPS transition to the PSD Security Operations team.

You will lead on the implementation of operational change as some of the roles and responsibilities previously held by the MPS transition to the PSD Security Operations team. Working with PSDs Strategy and Portfolio team you will also be responsible for ensuring that the Security Operations team are change-ready to operate and realise the security benefits of Parliament’s investment in new technical and physical security capabilities.​ 

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Develop the Security Operations Learning and Development team during a time of significant growth, ensuring operational requirements are met, while building a culture of continuous learning and development across Security Operations in an inclusive and diverse working environment.
• Lead and develop the Security Operations Centre and Security Hub funct