Security, Risk & Resilience Officer

Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 21 000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission. 

Do you want to contribute to a sustainable world by being responsible for the Cross-Regional Security, Resilience & Risk Management of an international energy company?

We invite you to join Vattenfall as a Security, Risk & Resilience Officer within the Cross-regional Real Estate & Facility Management (RE&FM) department, where you will contribute directly to our sustainable energy transition.

Real Estate & Facility Management (RE&FM) manages properties and facility services for Vattenfall. We are covering both technical and conventional services across all offices and plants. Thereby we are powering a fossil-free future together with all Vattenfall employees.

Your position
The security of Vattenfall’s assets and facilities is critical, given our role as a provider of essential infrastructure. The Security, Risk & Resilience Officer for the RE&FM department plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the organization’s physical assets, mainly office facilities, and ensuring operational continuity across multiple regions.

This role is responsible for leading RE&FM’s (all regions) critical processes such as the annual Security Risk Assessment and related security plan, Enterprise Risk Management, Business Continuity Management, and Data Protection Coordination in close collaboration with regional stakeholders and corporate teams. This role also includes being the trusted expert and representative for region RE&FM NL/UK in these processes.  

Main tasks

• Lead the annual Security Risk Assessment (SRA) process and related security plan for RE&FM (all regions) in partnership with regional RE&FM stakeholders and the Corporate Security & Resilience team, and ensuring timely and successful delivery of necessary follow-up activities for region RE&FM NL/UK.
• Represent region RE&FM NL/UK in Vattenfall’s Physical Security Coordination Forum (PSCF) to stay informed of developments and maintain alignment with RE&FM objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on physical security for both new and existing sites, driving security-related projects from initiation through completion.
• Lead the annual Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process for RE&FM (all regions),  in partnership with regional RE&FM stakeholders and the Risk Management team, and oversee follow-up activities for region RE&FM NL/UK. Proactively identify and address emerging risks.
• Lead the annual Business Continuity Management (BCM) process for RE&FM (all regions) in partnership with regional RE&FM stakeholders, the Corporate Security & Resilience team, and the Risk Management team. Oversee follow-up activities for RE&FM NL/UK region.
• As Data Protection Coordinator (DPC) proactively identify, address and follow-up on the necessary activities for region RE&FM NL/UK.
• Coordinate and facilitate seamless communication and collaboration on security, risk, and resilience management initiatives across RE&FM regions and with all relevant stakeholders.
• You will report to the Director of Cross-regional RE&FM and coordinate regional specific tasks with the Director of Region RE&FM NL/UK.

Location  
Amsterdam or London

Who are you? 
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, analytical acumen, and the ability to navigate complex issues with sound judgement. You are a proactive team player capable of influencing diverse stakeholders through expertise and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in related fields (university level or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience (8+ years) in corporate and/or governmental security, risk, resilience, or compliance management.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
• Results-oriented with a pragmatic and structured work approach
• Proficient knowledge of physical and information security principles
• Experience with IT reporting tools and data management
• Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Our offer 
Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development. 

More Information 
We welcome your application in English, no later than, 30th of July 2025. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website and that you refrain from submitting a cover letter with your application. You apply quickly and easily by answering screening questions and attaching your CV.
 
For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Joany van Megen via email: joany.vanmegen@vattenfall.com. 

Since Vattenfall is part of the Swedish critical infrastructure many of our positions are security classed. If this position is security classed the final candidates can be subject to a security vetting process, according to the Swedish legislation.

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. 
 
We look forward to receiving your application!