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Department: Security
Reports to: Security Director
Direct Reports: Personnel Security Manager, Security Manager
Location: Minimum of 3 days on-site, with flexibility to be based in Croydonor Farnborough.
Salary: 80,000
Job Purpose
Responsible for ensuring the security of the organization is effective, efficient, and adaptable to meet governmental, defense, and industry best practices where applicable.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Act as a key report to the Security Director and serve as an ambassador for the organization.
- Manage and lead the Security & Vetting Team, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals.
- Oversee physical security and vetting operations, including compliance, systems management, business continuity, team performance, and engagement.
- Supervise recruitment and retention of Security Representatives and Administrators.
- Integrate security functions across the organization to ensure consistent service delivery.
- Support senior leadership and key stakeholders in providing holistic protective security, including:
- Managing physical security measures via third-party providers.
- Overseeing compliance for classified data hosting and new builds per secure construction standards.
- Advising on security build requirements and standards.
- Supporting client site visits, inspections, and audits.
- Oversee client-related security and vetting requirements.
- Manage the security contract budget in coordination with the Director of Security.
- Implement and maintain effective performance management processes for contracted security services.
- Ensure security policies and procedures remain current, practical, and aligned with mandated standards.
- Identify and address physical security weaknesses or incidents and conduct security audits.
- Develop, author, and update security instructions, policies, and monthly reports.
- Act as a representative for internal and external audit and accreditation processes.
- Promote a culture of security awareness and training across the organization.
- Perform the role of Crypto Custodian/Alternate (with appropriate training).
- Act as Personnel Security Controller as per company policy and guidelines.
Experience, Skills, and Qualifications
- Extensive experience in security management and managed security contracts, including budget oversight.
- Minimum of 10 years in managerial roles.
- Proven people management, communication, and observational skills.
- Familiarity with emergency service coordination and vetting management.
- Ability to achieve DV clearance.
- Relevant certifications and training in cryptographic services, protective security, and counter-terrorism.
- Knowledge of security auditing, inspections, and risk assessment is desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with NVQ-level security qualifications.
