Defence Security & Compliance Officer

Fortescue; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Aviva Pension

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

On-site gym

Job summary

Fortescue is recruiting a Defence Security & Compliance Officer to lead security across personnel, physical, information and contract security. You will implement robust security standards, support audits, manage risk, and coordinate with government and customers.

The role requires experience with export controls and safeguarding sensitive defence information, with travel outside the UK and a strong leadership capability for cross-divisional governance.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of GovS 007 and Def-Stan 05-0138.
• Experience leading security function covering personnel, physical, information and contract security.
• Ability to engage with government and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with Def‑Stan and GovS 007.
• Support security auditing, monitoring, and risk assessments across the organisation.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate security risks including third-party suppliers and supply chains.
• Lead incident response and investigations, ensuring correct delegations and procedures.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Security auditing

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

The Power of Now

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

An opportunity has arisen for a Defence Security & Compliance Officer to join the Motorsport & Advanced Engineering.

About the role

The Defence Security & Compliance Officer ensures the company adheres to strict regulations, such as export controls (e.g., ITAR/EAR), and manages security protocols for sensitive defence information and systems. Managing security vetting (BPSS), protect personnel and technical assets, and ensure compliance with UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and customer standards

What you will do

• Implementing Security Standards: Developing, implementing, and maintaining security policies, standards, and procedures across the organisation, aligned with Def-Stan 05-0138 and GovS 007
• Security Assurance and Audit: Establishing and supporting security auditing, monitoring, and assessment capabilities to ensure data systems and business areas comply with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., DPIAs, SyOPs)
• Risk Management: Identifying, managing, and mitigating security risks, including those arising from third-party suppliers, delivery partners, and supply chains
• Incident Response: Ensuring correct procedures and delegations are in place to respond to security incidents and breaches and assisting with investigations
• Training and Awareness: Promoting best practices by developing training and engagement activities related to data protection and security
• Leadership and Governance: Providing leadership on operational security matters, often involving cross-divisional collaboration

Key Skills and Experience

• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of HMG security policies and standards (GovS 007 & Def-Stan 05-0138)
• Technical Expertise: Knowledge of security auditing, risk assessment, and data protection mechanisms
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage with various business areas and external suppliers

About you

• Strong working knowledge of UK GovS 007 and how it applies to a defence contractor environment
• Experience leading a security function covering personnel, physical, information and contract security
• Confidence operating as a senior security point of contact with government and external agencies and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team
• Ability to interpret and advise on emerging threats, geopolitical developments and defence sector risks
• Experience delivering security training and awareness, including inductions and briefings
• Experience planning and managing international visits
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage, develop and motivate
• Demonstrated leadership potential alongside effective communication skills
• Support Programme Management requirements and Business Development/Strategy requirements within the Defence sector
• Must be able to achieve and maintain Base Line Security Clearance (BPSS) for this role.
• Ability to travel outside the UK

What is in it for you?

• Bonus scheme
• Aviva Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

https://fortescue.com/careers

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.