Job Vacancy Personnel Security Advisor

The provision of one People Security SME with skills to support Physical Security activities where required.

The role will assist in establishing and maintaining delivery momentum, primarily focused on delivering multiple short-term capability development initiatives and smaller, time intensive projects to engage, understand and support the business in understanding the status on People security controls and maturity.

Focused on the People Security element, provide security subject matter expertise to develop the organisation's People Security maturity as follows:

* People Security direction; contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate/ proportionate People security controls - policies, processes, standards and guidance, with input from internal and external stakeholders as required.
* Support development and delivery of the NH insider risk programme.
* Provide a resource to deliver smaller, time intensive projects to include developing an Insider Risk working group, including identifying stakeholders and terms of reference, building a Critical Asset Risk Assessment and RAG Risk Register and develop a Role-Risk Matrix with recommended screening / vetting levels.
* Support People Security Incidents and investigations, if required.
* Support, where required, the Physical Security Team.

The role is nationally recruited and is suitable for home working but is likely to require some reimbursable travel for liaison and site visits which can be expensed.

Essential experience:


* Experience in applying Govt. security and National Technical Authority security principles.
* Expertise in People Security as it applies to a Government Arm's Length Body.
* Expertise in conducting People Security risk assessments and surveys.
* People security controls and requirements.
* Producing, updating and reviewing security policies and processes.
* Ability to work both unsupervised and as part of a team.
* Experience in using MS suite of products.


Daily rate: £400pd
IR35: Inside
Location: Hybrid - expenses paid for travel
Clearnce: SC eligible


LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.