Security Controller

Overview

As Security Controller, you will lead government security, vetting and security assurance across Health & Public Safety and Aerospace & Defence accounts. You will provide senior guidance to ensure compliance with UK and international requirements, overseeing personnel security, facility security and governance. You’ll manage complex international cases, liaise with ISAC and senior stakeholders, and drive improvements to security policies. This role offers impact across multi‑jurisdictional programmes and a chance to shape a strong security culture within a global services leader.

Pay / Benefits

• 30 days’ vacation per year
• private medical insurance
• 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work

Responsibilities

• Support and lead BPSS, SC and DV vetting per government requirements
• Manage complex vetting cases including non-UK and internationally mobile personnel
• Oversee F1686 approvals for UK subcontractors and overseas collaborations
• Coordinate with clients, programme teams and international authorities on clearance needs
• Oversee security across List X/List N facilities and Government Classified Assets
• Lead security assurance activities and report to senior leadership
• Act as named Security Controller and primary contact with ISAC
• Ensure compliance with GovS 007, JSP 440, MOD CSM and Security Aspects Letters
• Advise leadership on security obligations, risks and controls
• Lead incident response and remediation; drive policy improvements
• Chair Security Working Group and contribute to bids and new contracts
• Deliver security awareness and promote security culture
• Keep up to date with changes in UK and international security regulation

Key requirements

• Strong knowledge of UK Government security and National Security Vetting frameworks (GovS 007, JSP 440, MOD CSM, SPF, IPSA)
• Experience supporting or managing BPSS, SC and DV vetting, including complex/international cases
• Experience with ISAC or similar government security body
• Experience managing government-accredited facilities and Government Classified Assets
• Strong governance, assurance, risk management and incident management experience
• Experience advising senior stakeholders and clients in large, complex organisations
• Experience in Health & Public Safety and/or Aerospace & Defence
• Desirable: F1686 approvals and multinational security programmes
• Essential: British citizen or naturalised; current DV clearance or ability to obtain; permanent employee; IQ Level 3 Organisation Award or DISA-certified equivalent; DISA Security Vetting Procedures certification

• Confident communication with diverse stakeholders
• Influence and relationship-building
• Collaborative and pragmatic problem-solving
• Security governance and risk management
• Incident management and investigation
• Security compliance (GovS 007, JSP 440, MOD CSM)

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