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Job Title: Personnel Security ManagerSalary Circa 55,000 per annum Full time/37 hrs a week/ 9 - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Based location is Lancaster House in Huntingdon but travel across the Anglian Water region is required. Anglian Water offers a flexible approach to working, this role provides you with the opportunity to combine working from home and from Anglian Water sites/offices. Your based location will be Lancaster House in Huntingdon but regular travel across the region visiting sites will be required. Refreshingly different careers At Anglian Water, protecting our people and infrastructure is a top priority. We're looking for a Personnel Security Manager with a strong demonstrable background in Personnel Security. This is a key role where you'll oversee vetting and screening processes, manage insider threat programmes, and ensure compliance with national security standards including the Security & Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD). You'll work collaboratively across the business and with external partners to identify risks, implement protective measures, and embed a culture of security awareness throughout the organisation. As a valued employee you'll be entitled to: -Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% -Personal private health care -Annual bonus scheme -Opportunity to volunteer do unpaid work in the community -26 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion -Life Cover at 8x your salary -Personal Accident cover - up to 5x your salary -Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle -Paid time off when you're physically and mentally unwell -Lots of great benefits including 20% off new EE mobile contracts, discounted cinema tickets and a Cycle2Work scheme -Free parking at all offices, site and leisure parks -Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paternity / partner pay. Opportunity for shared parental pay. What you'll be doing: - Develop and enforce personnel security policies and procedures in line with national legislation and SEMD requirements. - Lead the creation of a security risk management process for personnel security across the organisation. - Act as the primary contact for personnel security issues, liaising with government authorities and supporting investigations. - Design and manage a programme of work to detect and mitigate insider threats. - Collaborate with cyber and physical security teams to protect operational technology environments. - Conduct role-based personnel risk assessments using NPSA's PSRM and RBRA methodologies. - Oversee vetting and screening processes for employees, contractors, and third-party personnel. - Deliver induction and refresher training on personnel security and insider threat awareness. - Support investment cases for future security improvements and regulatory compliance. - Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement in line with Anglian Water's "Safer Every Day" philosophy. What does it take to be successful? - Degree-level education or equivalent experience. - Proven experience in a previous personnel security role is required. - Strong understanding of UK government vetting processes and security frameworks. - Leadership and team management experience. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and investigative skills. - High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information. - Background knowledge of the water industry or other highly regulated sectors. - Proficiency in Office 365 and project management tools. - A full UK driving licence. - Certifications such as CPP, PSP, CISMP and/or security clearance (SC/DV) are desirable. Inclusion at Anglian Water: Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. Together with our fellow water companies, we are committed to the Social Mobility Pledge; we are also a signatory to Business in the Community's Race at Work charter; we hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant for Employers; we are an accredited Disability Confident employer and we play a leading part in the Women's Utility Network. Closing date: 25th August 2025 #loveeverydrop