As a Security Specialist at Cadent, you will play a key role in safeguarding our people, assets and operations. This is a strategic and operational role where your expertise in physical, personnel and protective security will help shape a secure and resilient organisation.

You will lead on the delivery of security programmes across the business, support high-profile infrastructure projects, and act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and external partners. You will also represent Cadent in national security forums and contribute to shaping UK security policy.

This is a hybrid role with flexibility, offering the opportunity to work across multiple functions and collaborate with government departments, law enforcement, and industry peers.

Why you will love this role:

This is a high-impact role that combines leadership, influence and technical expertise in a nationally significant organisation.

- Strategic Influence - Shape and deliver security programmes that protect Cadent's people and assets.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration - Build trusted relationships with government, police, and industry partners.
- Operational Delivery - Support major infrastructure projects and lead on security initiatives across the business.
- Thought Leadership - Represent Cadent in national forums and contribute to UK counter-terrorism and crime prevention strategies.
- Professional Growth - Develop your expertise and support the development of others in a forward-thinking security team.

What you'll bring:

You are a security professional with a strong background in protective security, stakeholder engagement and risk management.

Qualifications & Experience - Membership of a recognised security institution (or willingness to work towards), with a proven track record in security leadership.
- Security Knowledge - Expertise in physical, personnel and protective security, including design, implementation and compliance.
- Communication Skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Analytical Thinking - Ability to assess risks, develop mitigation strategies, and produce clear, actionable reports.
- Professional Integrity - High level of discretion and commitment to national security standards and vetting requirements.

Looking to make a difference in national infrastructure protection? Join Cadent as a Security Specialist and help us protect the systems and people that keep the nation running. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking, security-led organisation., Disability Confident
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