Defence Head of Security & Resilience, UK-MEA (UK, Middle East, Africa)

Rolls-Royce; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Defence aero-engine products seeks a Defence Head of Security & Resilience in Bristol. This role involves implementing security policies and managing teams to ensure safety and compliance across UK-MEA facilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security management and leadership within classified programs.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonuses

Employee Support

Discounts

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a leadership role providing high-level advice and risk solutions.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing security within strategic, classified UK/US MoD programs.

Responsibilities

• Set and enforce security policies across all UK-MEA facilities.
• Manage the Rolls-Royce Defence Bristol Security Team.
• Promote security awareness and training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Incident Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Defence Head of Security & Resilience UK-MEA

Bristol/Hybrid

Management Level B

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Defence Head of Security & Resilience in Bristol.

We’re the second largest global provider of Defence aero-engine products and services, with 16,000 engines in service for 160 customers across 100 countries. Our engines power aircraft in sectors including transport, combat, patrol, trainers, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands worldwide, leading innovation for over a century. We design, build, and service systems providing critical power where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are committed to being a force for progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people everywhere.

We seek individuals who will help ensure our tradition of excellence and ingenuity continues into the future.

Role Overview

The Defence Head of Security & Resilience (UK-MEA) is responsible for implementing, managing, and coordinating security & resilience policies, controls, and assurance activities across the Defence Business, UK-MEA, aligned with the strategic direction set by the VP of Corporate & Defence Security.

What We Offer

We provide excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits such as bonuses, employee support, and discounts. Our hybrid working model allows flexibility between office, home, or remote locations, with an expectation of attending the workplace approximately four days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and enforce security policies across all UK-MEA facilities and Defence projects, in accordance with 'The FRAMEWORK' and customer regulations, covering BC planning, data security, physical security, personnel security, and supply chain security.
• Manage the Rolls-Royce Defence Bristol Security Team.
• Promote security awareness and training programs to foster a positive security culture.
• Support investigations related to security incidents involving products and supply chains.
• Implement and monitor supply chain security assurance programs.
• Manage security risk controls and mitigation strategies for Defence programs.
• Act as Security Controller for the UK Defence Business, overseeing personnel security and insider threat programs.
• Represent the company at security meetings with government, MoD, and regulatory bodies.
• Assist with the development and enforcement of security policies and Business Continuity processes.
• Oversee security personnel and programs across UK-MEA facilities.

Candidate Profile

We value safety, integrity, simplicity, and making a difference. Our ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with relevant security experience.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role providing high-level advice and risk solutions.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing security within strategic, classified UK/US MoD programs.
• MOD security training and experience are desirable.
• Extensive incident management experience in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of resilience, risk management, standards, and governance.
• Experience with electronic and technical security is a plus.
• Physical ability to move around large facilities.
• UKSV DV clearance is required.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing that diverse perspectives foster innovation and success. Learn more about our inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce.

Note: To work with Rolls-Royce, a Security Check clearance is required. We support applications for this clearance, which is limited to UK nationals or dual nationals in MoD-approved cases.

Job Category: Security and Resilience

Posting Date: 15 May 2025; 00:05

Posting End Date: 31 May 2025