Site Security Controller

Site Security Controller

Bedford

An opportunity has arisen for a Site Security Controller to join a highly recognised and established Aerospace and Defence Research Organisation. Their site in Bedford centres around an impressive research transonic wind tunnel and the equipment which drives it. Reporting directly to Senior Leadership, the job holder will be seen as the subject expert in all security related matters and will be the champion in promoting Security Culture across the organisation which provides a range of testing and experimental services.

You will be expected to manage all aspects of the physical and procedural Security Operations in line with FSC and the company Security Policy. You will also be responsible for ensuring that site security controls are effective and remain compliant in line with MOD and Client requirements.

The successful candidate will have significant security experience within a high-profile, high-risk organisation holding Secret materials. You will hold a security industry recognised qualification (CSMP/Degree) and ideally an in-depth knowledge of HMG and industry standard security policy, standards and good practice guidance. This role also has line management responsibility for site physical security operations team.

This is a varied and demanding role, and it involves a number of duties and responsibilities, including:

• Production and maintenance of the Site Risk Register and threat assessments.
• Conducting first line audits and musters to provide assurance and evidence to MOD, Client and Internal Governance Teams.
• Conducting security reviews and supporting on site teams in the implementation of required infrastructure uplifts to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Ensure all protectively marked material assets/information is handled and accounted for in the correct manner.
• Liaison with government regulators to refine requirements, frameworks and operational evaluation criteria.
• Adherence to all legislative and customer physical and operational security standards.
• Manage Service Level Agreements with the manned guarding service provider to ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Support and provide expert Security Advice to Emergency Planning Teams.
• Engage with Senior Stakeholders to ensure Operational Security needs are identified and captured in business planning and development.
• Represent Security in Site SHE activities.

What we are looking for in you

• Demonstrates technical knowledge and skills reflective of a security SQEP practitioner who has progressed within security positions of increasing responsibility
• Understanding of legislation and regulations across the market/ business area
• Knowledge approaches to security management including physical, information and operational security
• Experience of security risk management techniques
• Experience of security systems, manned guarding and incident response principles
• Good understanding of government and industry security standards and best practice guidance
• Holistic approach to security, ideally with knowledge in Cyber/Information Security

This role comes with a competitive salary and pension scheme. 38 hours per week.

**The successful candidate must satisfy security clearance (SC) requirements - including the last 5 years continual UK residency due to the projects and products involved**

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