Defence Security Controller (Active DV) – Facilities Lead

LHH; Gloucester, Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is recruiting a Facility Security Officer / Security Controller to oversee security across two UK defence facilities in Gloucester and Manchester. You will protect people, information and assets, provide practical security guidance and ensure site arrangements meet MOD, customer and contractual requirements.

This role suits an experienced security professional capable of daily operations, working with programme teams and confidently handling security incidents.

Qualifications

• Active DV or Active eDV clearance required.
• Experience as Facility Security Officer, Security Controller or similar.
• Knowledge of MOD and customer security requirements in UK defence.
• Ability to manage security incidents and advise on controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee protective security across two facilities, point of contact for security matters.
• Supervise site security team and manage site access and access control.
• Maintain accreditations, procedures, risk registers and critical assets registers.
• Respond to and investigate incidents, record findings and escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement customer security requirements.
• Coordinate Security Aspects Letters with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Advise management on contractual security controls and legislative requirements.
• Prepare and communicate Company Security Instructions.
• Coordinate security for contracts, building changes and classified assets.
• Deliver security training and awareness for employees.
• Oversee security for overseas travel, visits, events; audit data protection.
• Maintain relationships with emergency services and security authorities.
• Manage cryptographic material as Crypto Custodian where applicable.

Skills

Security management

Protective security

Incident response

Access control

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

NPSA Security Controllers Course

NPSA Security Vetting Course

Crypto Custodian training

Job description

LHH is recruiting a Facility Security Officer / Security Controller to oversee security across two UK defence facilities in Gloucester and Manchester. You will protect people, information and assets, provide practical security guidance and ensure site arrangements meet MOD, customer and contractual requirements.

This role suits an experienced security professional capable of daily operations, working with programme teams and confidently handling security incidents.