Security & Information Officer (Defence) in Bristol

Overview

Security & Information Officer (Defence)

NCC is the UKs innovation partner. We’re hiring for an additional Security & Information Officer to join our expanding secure operations team. There are 2 positions available. Location: Bristol based with hybrid working (2 days on site, 3 days from home). Salary: £27,630 to £36,551 per annum (experience dependent).

Government Security Clearance: You will be required to undertake DV level security clearance if successful securing this role. Please only apply if willing to undertake the clearance process.

Advert end date: 19th October 2025. We reserve the right to withdraw the advert earlier if required.

What you’ll be doing

You will support secure working across NCC, collaborating with colleagues to provide guidance and develop practical approaches to information protection alongside innovation, engineering and operations. You will help ensure continuous improvement of policies and processes in line with evolving legislation and accreditation. You’ll report to the Information Security Manager.

• Signposting to the use of Secure Operations processes and policies
• Responding to queries
• Providing education, training and briefings to NCC personnel, contractors and visitors
• Supporting development of practical approaches to secure working in engineering and office spaces to enable technical and operational activity in a secure manner
• Attending collaborative working groups such as Space Review Board
• Supporting security audits
• Supporting asset management
• Reviewing compliance with security policies and procedures
• Documenting security risks and supporting mitigation of threats to confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability and relevant compliance of information systems
• Documenting security incidents and near misses in a timely manner and escalating if necessary
• Supporting the Secure Operations team during visits and inspections by Government or other contracting authorities
• Recording and managing classified assets in accordance with established security procedures and asset registers
• Supporting internal security audits, acting as a spot check for policy and process compliance
• Undertaking other support activities as required by the business
• Projects, Change and Improvement: work with Delivery, Sector and Capability teams to ensure Security is considered from the outset of a project, throughout the lifecycle, and in transition to business-as-usual

What we’re looking for

We prioritise applications with backgrounds in engineering or defence. Specific experience we look for includes:

• Experience in a similar role with responsibilities for security, vetting or information protection
• Willingness to undertake government security clearances. Existing security clearance is a plus
• Experience in creating and editing policies, processes and procedures
• Knowledge of information security risk management; a working knowledge of cybersecurity would be beneficial but we are not looking for a cyber security professional
• Desirable: Relevant accreditations including Cyber Essentials, Cyber Assured, etc.

Personal qualities: high level of integrity, ability to handle confidential matters with sound judgment and maturity. Good communication and analytical skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of people.

What we offer

Hybrid and flexible working patterns, annual salary reviews, company-paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, supportive colleagues, and honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. We focus on wellbeing, diversity, equity and inclusion, and learning and development to help you build your career in a thriving R&D facility.

If you have questions before applying, please reach out to the recruitment team at NCCuk.com.

About NCC

We bridge the gap between academia and industry, helping companies of all sizes to capitalise on cutting-edge innovations across the product lifecycle. We are part of the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult and the University of Bristol, evolving from our origins as the National Centre of Excellence in composite technology. We provide gateway to world-class expertise and facilities, enabling UK innovators and industry to thrive. This is a not-for-profit organisation that supports customers to develop their people, grow, compete, and succeed through technology and product leadership.

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