Corporate Security Officer

Closing Date

Job Title: Corporate Security Officer

Location:  Durrington

Salary: up to £43,000 depending on skills and experience

About the role

Southern Water is looking for an experienced Corporate Security Officer to join our Health, Safety & Security team. This is a vital role responsible for protecting our senior leadership, high‑profile employees, and corporate offices, while shaping and delivering robust security strategies across the business.

If you’re a security professional with strong operational experience, excellent stakeholder skills and a passion for risk mitigation, we’d love to hear from you.

What you will be responsible for:

• Providing expert security advice to senior leadership, including risks associated with travel, events and public engagements.
• Liaising with third‑party security providers and law enforcement partners to ensure effective protective measures are in place.
• Developing, reviewing and updating corporate emergency response plans and security procedures.
• Managing external security supplier contracts and monitoring performance using KPIs.
• Conducting regular security assessments, audits and vulnerability reviews.
• Investigating security breaches and implementing corrective actions.
• Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• Educating employees on security awareness and best practices.
• Participating in the Protective Security Team on‑call rota when required.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 5+ years in security management, law enforcement or armed forces.
• Strong understanding of security principles, risk assessment and investigations.
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders and within complex organisations.
• Experience collaborating with police or security agencies.
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Eligible for (or capable of holding) National Security Vetting – SC level.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation

Growth-Oriented

"We understand that great talent comes in many forms. If this role excites you and you share our commitment to delivering sustainable solutions for our communities, please apply—even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match every requirement. We’ll support your growth and development."

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