Job Description

Date live:

10/06/2025

Business Area:

Global Security

Area of Expertise:

Real Estate & Physical Security

Contract:

Permanent

Reference Code:

JR-0000006148

Real Estate & Physical Security supports the business by delivering and operating its real estate strategy and ensures the physical security of Barclays real estate.

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Join Barclays as a Physical Security Support Specialist, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. In this role, you'll support Physical Security operations, focusing on business-as-usual security operations, incident management, and security risk management. You will also be responsible for supporting key security operations related to physical security, playing a pivotal role in agile operations across the region.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

Ability to engage and communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, adjusting messages for different audiences effectively.

Skilled in process creation/development, data analytics and creation of management information to support data-led, thought decision making.

Capable of working under pressure in a dynamic and fast paced environment, adapting to new challenges with strong problem-solving skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

Understanding of physical security systems (e.g. access control, CCTV systems), including their implementation and operation.

Experience in Security Risk Assessments, business stakeholder engagement, controls, with the ability to identify, evaluate, and manage potential threats.

Ability in handling security incidents and crisis situations, including developing response plans and leading teams during emergencies.

Knowledge of governance, risk and control lifecycles and processes and systems as ORAC.

Experience within technology change, implementation, and business readiness (Agile and Waterfall).



You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.



The successful candidate will be based in Glasgow Campus.



Purpose of the role



To develop risk management strategies that support the protection of the bank's regional sites against a range of variables.



Accountabilities



Management of specialist security services to support the bank's regions through site level security oversight activities including the execution of security risk assessments and the alignment of security objectives, contractor management to review the effectiveness of existing physical controls.

Implementation of security policies to ensure the effectiveness of existing security operations and controls such as the bank's systems, applications and networks.

Development and implementation of risk management strategies to identify and mitigate physical security risks, including access, fire and natural disasters, and implement security controls and provide training to colleagues to mitigate those risk.

Development of crisis management and contingency plans for the bank's facilities, evaluated through simulations, to demonstrate how colleagues should coordinate with stakeholders during a crisis.

Management of stakeholder relationship including colleagues, vendors and regulatory agencies to algin security operations with the bank's objectives.



Analyst Expectations



Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.

Partner with other functions and business areas.

Take responsibility for end results of a team's operational processing and activities.

Escalate breaches of policies/procedure appropriately.

Take responsibility for embedding new policies/procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.

Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.

Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.

Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.

Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.

Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.

Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.

Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex/sensitive information.

Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.



All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.



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Application Process

Your application



We'll ask for information about you, your CV and cover letter.



1

Your assessment



Covering your behaviours and ability at work.



2

Your interview



Exploring your past experiences and skills.



3

Next step



We'll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process



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Working flexibly



We're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. If you'd like to explore flexible working arrangements, please discuss this with the hiring manager. Your request will be reviewed in-line with the requirements of the role/business needs of the team.



Hybrid working



We have a structured approach to hybrid working, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, 'anchor', days, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.



Barclays is built on an international scale.



Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience.

And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we'll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.