Defence Programme Security Lead

Rolls-Royce; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Bristol is seeking a Programme Security Lead to manage day-to-day security activities, budgets, and schedules on defence programmes. The role focuses on implementing security standards, maintaining procedures, and coordinating with UK and international partners.

You will drive risk management and ensure regulatory compliance across satellite locations. The candidate will lead security planning, liaise with government agencies, and support investigations or incidents while staying

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of UK security regulations and UK MOD security policies.
• Understanding of security management principles and project management (budget, scheduling, risk, reporting).
• Strong influencing and communication skills, including training planning and delivery.
• Ability to work collaboratively across UK and international programme enterprise.
• Preferably experience handling Government classified assets and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day security activities, including administration of programme security budget and schedule.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute programme security standards and requirements; manage GovS 007 policy compliance.
• Lead creation and maintenance of operational security procedures and local operating instructions, including satellite locations.
• Coordinate security management plans, processes and risk registers to ensure compliant outcomes.
• Interface on security topics with national and international partners and government agencies.
• Support security investigations and records; assist the Defence security team during incidents or breaches.
• Monitor changes in government and company guidance or legislation affecting local procedures.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Influencing

Security policy knowledge

Job description

Rolls-Royce in Bristol is seeking a Programme Security Lead to manage day-to-day security activities, budgets, and schedules on defence programmes. The role focuses on implementing security standards, maintaining procedures, and coordinating with UK and international partners.

You will drive risk management and ensure regulatory compliance across satellite locations. The candidate will lead security planning, liaise with government agencies, and support investigations or incidents while staying