InfoSec Manager in Leeds

Fruition Group have an exciting opportunity for an experienced InfoSec Manager to take ownership of information and physical security across our client's secure facility and project environments. This is a critical role, embedding robust, compliant, and pragmatic security practices to support delivery to government and commercial stakeholders.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for operating and continuously improving the Facility Security Management System (FSMS), acting as the central security advisor to project teams, and championing a strong, evidence-based security culture across the business.

This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation where security is truly integral to success. You will play a key role in shaping how security is embedded across projects and operations, influencing best practice, and ensuring compliance in highly regulated environments.

As a senior security professional, you will have real ownership and visibility, working closely with leadership and operational teams to ensure the protection of people, information, and assets while enabling the business to operate effectively and securely.

The biggest challenge in this role is to maintain high assurance standards while embedding practical, business-aligned security processes that support delivery, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.

What will I be doing?

• Managing physical security, access control, and integrity of the secure facility
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining the Facility Security Management System (FSMS)
• Acting as the principal security advisor to project teams on protectively marked material and government-owned assets
• Conducting regular security audits, inspections, and risk reviews, driving corrective actions to closure
• Supporting personnel security and vetting coordination with Project Managers
• Developing and delivering security training, briefings, and awareness programmes
• Monitoring changes to government, MOD, and industry security policy and translating these into actionable business requirements
• Representing operational security at Security Committee meetings and providing clear reporting to senior leadership
• Leading and supporting security incident management, investigations, and lessons learned

What do I need?

• Demonstrable experience in security management within defence, MOD, government, or regulated contracting environments
• Strong knowledge of government security frameworks, physical security, and protected material handling
• Proven experience developing and maintaining security management systems, policies, and audit programmes
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical requirements into practical business guidance
• Strong attention to detail with a disciplined, risk-based approach
• Confidence engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
• Experience conducting security audits and driving measurable corrective improvements
• A proactive, solution-focused leadership mindset

Desirable & Additional Requirements

• Relevant security qualifications (e.g., DISA Security Controller, ISO27001, CISM, CISA or equivalent)
• Previous experience working on MOD-accredited programmes
• Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance
• Willingness to work regularly from the Leeds office
• Commitment to continuous professional development and keeping up to date with evolving threats and standards

To find out more and explore this opportunity further, please apply!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.