Corporate Security Planning Officer
Application Deadline: 12 July 2026
Department: Governance & Legal
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Sheffield Head Office
Reporting To: Stephen Breden
Compensation: £39,153 – £41,772 / year
Description
- Hours: 37 hours per week (full time)
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: Grade 8 – £39,153 – 41,772
- Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)
We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Corporate Security Planning Officer to join our Emergency Preparedness and Corporate Security team. This role is key to strengthening SYMCA’s organisational security, helping to protect our people, services, and the communities of South Yorkshire. You will support the delivery of a corporate security framework that ensures we are prepared for, and resilient to, a wide range of evolving risks.
NPPV3 vetting will be required for this role.
About the role
You will play an important role in embedding a strong security culture across the organisation, working collaboratively with teams and partners to ensure effective prevention, preparedness, and response to security risks.
- Support the implementation of SYMCA’s corporate security framework across services
- Develop and deliver risk assessments and security plans to address identified threats
- Contribute to organisational readiness through training, testing, and exercises
- Provide expert advice on security matters to colleagues and senior stakeholders
- Support and, where required, lead on incident reviews to identify learning and improvements
- Work closely with partners across South Yorkshire and beyond to share best practice and strengthen response capability
- Contribute to security-related projects and wider organisational initiatives
This is a varied and collaborative role, offering the opportunity to influence how security is embedded across a complex organisation.
About you
You will be an organised and confident professional with experience in security, resilience, or a related field.
- Experience of supporting or delivering security, resilience, or risk management activity
- Knowledge of security frameworks, legislation, and best practice
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a range of stakeholders
- The ability to assess risks and develop practical, proportionate solutions
- A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships internally and externally
- Confidence working in a fast‑paced and sometimes complex environment
You’ll be motivated by protecting people and services, and committed to continuous improvement and building organisational resilience.
Benefits
All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well‑placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
- Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro‑rata for part‑time colleagues.
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave.
- Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a{
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