Lead security. Enable growth. Protect what matters.
Join a rapidly growing Defence and Advanced Technology organisation developing cutting-edge solutions across autonomous systems, AI, aerospace and security.
We're looking for a dynamic, energetic and experienced Head of Security / Senior Security Manager to build and lead a scalable security function, protecting people, assets, information and operations while enabling continued growth and delivery to government and defence customers.
The Role
You'll:
* Define and lead the organisation's security strategy and culture.
* Own compliance with UK Defence and Government security requirements, including MOD JSPs and NCSC guidance.
* Act as a trusted security advisor to senior leadership, customers and government stakeholders.
* Lead facility and programme accreditations, audits and inspections.
* Oversee personnel security, vetting, clearances and insider risk.
* Provide governance across physical, information and cyber security.
* Lead security incident response, investigations and business continuity.
* Identify and manage security risks across operations, programmes and the supply chain.
* Ensure appropriate security controls are embedded across suppliers, partners and contractors.
About You
You'll bring:
* Senior security experience within Defence, Aerospace, Government or a related sector.
* Strong knowledge of defence security compliance and classified environments.
* Proven experience in risk management and incident response.
* Experience working in a fast-paced, growing organisation.
* The confidence to engage with executives, customers and government bodies.
Military, intelligence, law enforcement or defence industry experience would be highly advantageous, as would experience across R&D, manufacturing or flight/test operations.
Professional security qualifications such as CPP, CSyP or CSMP are desirable.
Why Join?
* Senior leadership role with genuine influence- your chance to own a security function
* Shape the security function of a rapidly growing technology business.
* Work at the intersection of Defence, AI, aerospace and autonomous technology.
* Help protect technology and operations that have real-world impact.
* Competitive salary based on experience.
For further information and to apply please contact Victoria at Copello on (phone number removed)
Salary description
£80000.00 - £120000.00 per year