Associate Director - Security Assurance

Mace; Derby; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace seeks a Project Security Manager for a major infrastructure project upgrading the UK's defence capability. This role involves ensuring project security, managing client relationships, and implementing security procedures. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in security or project management along with a proactive approach to fostering a positive security culture.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

PHI (Permanent Health Insurance)

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Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing client relationships.
• Working knowledge of current security policies for various Government Departments.
• Background in security, construction, or project management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security processes are implemented across the site.
• Maintain and review security management plans.
• Conduct incident investigations and prepare assurance reports.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Security Management

Project Management

Education

Relevant degree qualifications or BTEC / HNC

Job description

The opportunity
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria below, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. Should you require any adjustments to assist during the application/hiring process please advise us.

Project: A major infrastructure project that will be contributing to the upgrade of the UK's strategic defence capability.

The Project Security Manager will ensure that the project is delivered securely and provide assurance to client functional security leads on a regular basis.

The Security Project Manager will assist the Programme Security Lead/Operations Director in managing and implementing security across secure projects and provide assurance to clients regularly.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Work with project managers to ensure security processes are considered and implemented across the site and other related locations.
2. Maintain and review security management plans for the project.
3. Maintain an accurate security incident log and conduct incident investigations when necessary.
4. Promote security awareness across the project to foster a positive security culture.
5. Carry out security audits and prepare assurance reports as needed.
6. Meet with external stakeholders and consultants, provide security advice, and maintain relationships with client security functions.
7. Support and guide the project team to ensure adherence to contractual security obligations.
8. Monitor personnel mobilisation and demobilisation.
9. Support incident and emergency preparedness for the project sites.
10. Promote Mace Services.

About you

You have relevant degree qualifications or BTEC / HNC and possess working knowledge of current security policies and procedures for various Government Departments, along with a proven track record in managing client relationships. You are digitally savvy, capable of building lasting client relationships, and leading motivated teams. You will have a background in security, construction, or project management and be eager to grow your career with the opportunities Mace offers.

• £90,000 - £100,000 per annum + Car allowance, bonus, PHI, Share Save
• £90,000 - £100,000 per annum + Car allowance, bonus, PHI, Share Save