Location
Westminster, London

Hours
Hybrid working basis with an expectation of 3 days on-site per week

Salary
£87,000 per annum

About the Role
As Deputy Director - Capability at UK Parliament, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the Parliamentary Security Department is prepared, resilient and equipped to meet current and emerging security challenges. You will provide strategic leadership across physical security, threat and risk assessment, contingency planning, workforce and professional capability. Working closely with senior stakeholders across both Houses and trusted external partners, you will embed security considerations into wider parliamentary activity, oversee strategic business and financial planning, and champion inclusion, professionalism and development across a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team. Your leadership will help keep Parliament safe and open for business.

Experience
- Inclusive and motivating people leader with the ability to develop trust and credibility across a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders
- Strategic thinker with an enterprise mindset, capable of balancing priorities and planning effectively across financial and non-financial contexts
- Confident relationship-builder with the ability to deepen partnerships and provide trusted, professional advice to senior leaders and stakeholders
- Sound judgement and risk-aware approach with experience in analysing risk and making well-considered decisions in complex, fast-moving environments
- Understanding of governance in complex organisations with the capability to navigate decision-making routes and advise senior stakeholders

About you
Motivated to inspire, engage and lead others through change and challenge while continuously strengthening resource alignment to deliver Parliament's long-term objectives.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications detailed, but a strong background in leadership, strategic planning, risk management, and governance is essential.