Security Manager

Are you an experienced Security professional looking for an opportunity to shape and lead security strategy within a highly regulated environment? We are working with an innovative and growing organisation seeking a Security Manager to take ownership of its security framework, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, government standards, and business objectives. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in protecting people, information, assets, and supply chain operations while contributing to the continued success of a specialist organisation operating in a security-critical sector.

The Role

As Security Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the organisation's security arrangements across physical, personnel, information, and supply chain security. Acting as the Personal Security Controller (PSC), you will ensure all security activities are managed effectively and remain compliant with relevant legislation, standards, and customer requirements. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Assurance, IT, Facilities, and People functions, you will drive a proactive security culture and provide expert guidance on security risks, performance, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Personal Security Controller (PSC) in accordance with industry requirements.
• Manage all National Security Vetting (NSV) activities, including applications, renewals, and aftercare processes.
• Oversee physical security arrangements and access control systems.
• Lead security requirements relating to Information Management Systems.
• Manage information classification, control measures, and protectively marked documentation.
• Coordinate incident response procedures, investigations, and reporting.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training programmes across the business.
• Conduct regular internal security audits and drive corrective actions.
• Support supplier onboarding through security assessments and ongoing audits.
• Ensure security requirements are effectively communicated throughout the supply chain.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, government agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain security strategies, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Create and monitor security KPIs, providing regular performance reporting to senior leadership.
• Work collaboratively with IT teams to identify and mitigate cyber security risks.
• Promote continuous improvement and security best practice across the organisation.

About You

You will be an experienced security professional with a strong background operating within highly regulated environments and a proven ability to manage complex security requirements.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Previous management experience.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear, defence, or similarly regulated security environments.
• Excellent understanding of GOV 007, ISO 27001, NCSC guidance, ONR Security Assessment Principles, and NPSA requirements.
• Experience engaging with regulatory authorities, customers, and third-party stakeholders.
• Experience delivering training and awareness programmes.
• Experience developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and management system documentation.
• Good understanding of GDPR requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Willingness to undergo SC or DV Security Clearance where required.

Desirable

• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification.
• Experience managing a Facility Security Clearance (FSC) environment.
• DISA Security Controller Qualification.
• DISA IT and Cyber Security Qualification.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £60,000.
• Hybrid working policy.
• 4-day working week.
• Opportunity to influence security strategy at a senior level.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• The chance to work within a highly respected and technically challenging sector.

If you're a proactive security leader looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.