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

ENGINEERINGUK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Defence Head of Security & Resilience for UK-MEA. The role involves implementing security policies, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position offers excellent development opportunities and a competitive salary with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Employee support

Discounts

Qualifications

• 5 years in a leadership role providing security advice.
• 10 years managing security in strategic, classified UK/US MoD programs.

Responsibilities

• Set and enforce security policies across UK-MEA facilities.
• Manage the Rolls-Royce Defence Bristol Security Team.
• Support investigations related to security incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Incident Management

Security Awareness

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

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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 a renowned and iconic brand, leading innovation for over a century. We design, build, and service systems that deliver critical power, prioritizing safety and reliability.

We are committed to progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people worldwide. We seek talented individuals to join us on this journey.

The Defence Head of Security & Resilience (UK-MEA) is responsible for implementing and managing security and resilience policies across the Defence Business in UK-MEA, aligning with strategic guidance from the VP of Corporate & Defence Security.

We foster an inclusive, innovative culture that invests in our people, offering broad opportunities for growth and impact.

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 and remote work, with an expectation to attend the workplace approximately four days per week.

Responsibilities

As the Defence Head of Security & Resilience, your duties include setting and enforcing security policies across all UK-MEA facilities, managing physical, personnel, data, and supply chain security, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and frameworks.

You will also:

• 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 or supply chain
• Implement and oversee supply chain security assurance programs
• Manage security risk controls for Defence programs
• Act as Security Controller for UK Defence Business, managing personnel security and insider threat programs
• Represent the business at security meetings with government, MoD, and regulatory bodies
• Help develop and enforce security policies and business continuity plans
• Oversee security personnel and programs at UK-MEA facilities

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent security experience
• At least 5 years in a leadership role providing security advice and risk solutions
• Minimum 10 years managing security in strategic, classified UK/US MoD programs
• MOD security training and experience preferred
• Extensive incident management experience in complex environments
• Strong knowledge of resilience, risk management, standards, and governance
• Experience with electronic and technical security is desirable
• Physical fitness to operate within large manufacturing facilities
• UKSV DV clearance required

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing that varied perspectives enhance innovation and success. We support security clearance applications for eligible UK nationals or dual nationals as per MoD guidelines.

Job Category

Security and Resilience

Posting Date

15 May 2025; 00:05

Posting End Date

31 May 2025

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