Physcial Security Advisor

Job Description

Job Req ID: 59317

Posting Date: 8th June 2026

Closing Date: 22nd June 2026

Function: Physical Security

Location: North England / South Scotland

About the role

To act as a trusted Physical Security Advisor covering North England and South Scotland, supporting the business in managing physical security risks across the BT estate. The role focuses on protecting BT’s sites, people, and services from threats that could impact business operations or customer service.

• Carry out physical security assessments across sites
• Provide clear advice and guidance on security standards and specifications
• Support delivery of physical security programmes
• Help ensure compliance with security policies and requirements
• Monitor and respond to external risks that could impact the business

This role requires a full drivers licence and regular travel (3-4 days on the road / 1- 2 days from home) across North England and South Scotland

What you will be doing

• Support the physical security uplift programme by taking part in site surveys and design reviews, providing expert advice on physical security solutions.
• Provide clear, professional security advice, based on our Physical Security Standards, to customers when they request changes to the BT Group estate that impact on physical security.
• Recommend proportionate physical security measures and present them for approval, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Complete Site-Specific Risk Assessments (SSRAs) in line with agreed standards and procedures.
• Support the development and improvement of physical security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support site audits, and reviews (e.g. PCI, ISO27001, ICO).
• Respond quickly and appropriately to physical security incidents based on severity.
• Work with Physical Security Operations Centre, Physical Identity & Access Management and BT Property teams to reduce the physical security risks on the BT Group estate.
• Stay up to date with current and emerging security technologies and practices.
• Provide cover for other Physical Security Advisors and the Physical Security Advisory Manager when required

What you’ll need to succeed (Skills & Experience)

Essential

• Strong understanding of physical security principles and risk assessment.
• Great communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive and willingness to travel regularly in North England and South Scotland. A business use vehicle will be provided.
• Ability to turn complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Ability to work in a team to deliver outcomes.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the BT Group Operational estate
• Ability to meet security clearance level if required.

Benefits

• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%​
• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.​
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.​
• 22 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service​
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues​
• 2 weeks carer’s leave ​
• World-class training and development opportunities​
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.​

BT Group is the UK’s leading communications group and the holding company behind some of the country’s most recognised brands – including BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet. Our purpose is as simple as it is ambitious: we connect for good. Our customers include consumers, small, medium and large businesses, public sector organisations and other communications providers.

BT Group’s role is about setting direction, unlocking value and creating the conditions for our brands and businesses to thrive.

Having come through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, our focus now is on what comes next – simplifying how we operate, using technology and AI to work smarter, and organising ourselves to serve customers better and grow sustainably. Group teams shape strategy, policy, brand, capital allocation and transformation, helping the whole organisation perform at its best.

We have a singular culture that unites all our people: we are customer-first challengers, who are committed, clear and connected. These behaviours unite us as one team to deliver for our colleagues, our customers, our stakeholders and the country. Joining BT Group means working at the heart of a business that matters to the UK, with the opportunity to shape decisions, influence outcomes and help set the future course of one of the country’s most important companies.