Defence Facilities Security Consultant: Maturity (Remote)

Rheinmetall; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheinmetall in Newport seeks an experienced Facilities Security consultant for a six-month assignment. You will assess current security arrangements, align with MOD requirements and develop improvement plans with governance enhancements.

You will partner with facilities, IT, HR and operations to implement practical security controls and provide expert guidance, ensuring readiness for defence programmes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience operating as a Facilities Security Controller (FSC) or equivalent within a UK Defence environment.
• Strong MOD background with detailed understanding of defence security compliance.
• Experience interpreting and implementing MOD security policy.
• Experience reviewing and improving security governance, policies and procedures.
• Ability to assess organisational security maturity and recommend practical improvements.
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to present at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive review of the organisation's current facilities security arrangements.
• Assess existing policies, procedures and governance against MOD and Government security requirements.
• Identify compliance gaps, operational risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Benchmark current practices against defence industry best practice.
• Develop practical recommendations to improve facilities security maturity.
• Produce prioritised improvement roadmaps with clear ownership and deliverables.
• Lead implementation of agreed improvements across the business.
• Provide subject matter expertise on MOD Facility Security requirements.

Skills

Facilities Security

MOD Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Thinking

Report Writing

Executive Presentations

Job description

Rheinmetall in Newport seeks an experienced Facilities Security consultant for a six-month assignment. You will assess current security arrangements, align with MOD requirements and develop improvement plans with governance enhancements.

You will partner with facilities, IT, HR and operations to implement practical security controls and provide expert guidance, ensuring readiness for defence programmes.