Head of Personnel Security

Role summary

The Head of Personnel Security is responsible for the Personnel Security specialism, providing strategic direction, anticipating challenges, driving performance and building the capability required to ensure the security of new and existing services.

Entry route

Internal

Suitable for an individual from the Government Security Profession.

External

Suitable for an individual from a senior management position in the private sector.

Role expectations

• Be the primary point of contact on Personnel Security issues with key stakeholders, including external parties, and actively develop strong working relationships in relation to Personnel Security
  
• Ensure that Personnel Security policies and security controls remain appropriate and proportionate to the assessed risks, and are responsive and adaptable to the changing threat environment, business requirements and central government policies
  
• Champion learning, development and accreditation, cultivate talent and foster an inclusive, diverse and motivated workforce
  
• Promote cross-government security mindedness
  
• Promote the Government Personnel Security Profession and advise on Personnel Security risks
  
• Work with industry, including security manufacturers and security consultants, to drive best practice
  
• Drive professional development by working with Government Security Function to set and drive continuous learning standards

Skills