Security & Facilities Lead in Solihull

Security & Facilities Lead Location: West Midlands Working pattern: Minimum 3 days per week on site Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Clearance: DV clearance required or eligibility to obtain it The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Security & Facilities Lead to take responsibility for security and estates across a complex, security sensitive environment. This is a broad leadership role combining physical security, secure data centre operations, personnel security, cyber security coordination and facilities management. You will lead a small team, oversee site security arrangements and ensure the facilities remain secure, resilient and operationally effective. This opportunity would suit an experienced security professional with a background in secure facilities, data centres, critical infrastructure, defence, government or another highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead physical security operations, including security design, access control, protective measures and site security procedures. • Oversee security arrangements for data centres and critical facilities, supporting resilience and continuity of operations. • Manage personnel security arrangements and coordinate with cyber security colleagues on wider security risks. • Lead and develop a small team of security and estates professionals. • Manage security risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities and implement appropriate mitigation measures. • Oversee security incidents, investigations and corrective actions. • Manage estates operations, facilities contracts, contractors, maintenance and building fit out projects. • Work with senior stakeholders and external partners to maintain effective security standards and manage operational risk. • Support incident response arrangements, including occasional out of hours attendance where required. About You You will have: • Proven experience designing, implementing and managing physical security measures within complex or secure facilities. • Experience with data centre security, critical infrastructure protection or similarly security sensitive environments. • Experience leading security professionals or managing a security function. • Knowledge of security risk management, access control, incident management and protective security. • Experience overseeing facilities management, contractors or building projects. • The ability to balance security requirements with operational needs and business continuity. • A relevant security qualification or professional membership, such as ASIS CPP, CSMP or membership of a recognised security institute, or equivalent professional experience. • Strong judgement, discretion, communication skills and the ability to work autonomously. Security Clearance Candidates must hold active Developed Vetting (DV) clearance without restrictions or be eligible to obtain DV clearance, subject to the relevant security requirements. Location and Benefits The role is based in the West Midlands, with a minimum of 3 days per week on site. Candidates should be within reasonable travelling distance due to the operational responsibilities and potential requirement to respond to incidents. The benefits package includes a competitive pension, generous annual leave, life assurance, wellbeing support and professional development opportunities. Salary will be discussed based on experience and the level of responsibility appropriate to the successful candidate. Apply If you have a strong background in physical security, secure facilities and data centre environments, alongside experience leading people and managing estates, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Apply with your CV to discuss the opportunity in more detail