Defence Security Lead — London Factory

Isembard; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Isembard seeks a Security Controller for our London Southwark factory to own physical security, vetting policy, and safeguarding government-grade information across our defence work. You will coordinate with Legal, IT, and operations to keep our security posture audit-ready.

This role requires BPSS/national security vetting experience, practical security in a busy manufacturing setting, and the ability to advise other sites while maintaining high discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience in a security role at a UK defence supplier, or an equivalent government or military security background.
• Working knowledge of UK personnel security, including BPSS and national security vetting.
• Experience managing physical security for a site.
• Familiarity with UK government security requirements for defence suppliers.
• Discretion, sound judgement and clear communication.
• A practical approach: security that works in a busy factory, not only on paper.

Responsibilities

• Own physical security at our Southwark site, including access, visitors and secure areas.
• Set and run our personnel vetting policy, including BPSS checks for new starters.
• Act as the company's point of contact for UK government security requirements, including national security vetting and facility security, as our defence work requires.
• Advise other sites in the network on security arrangements.
• Keep security policies and records current and audit-ready, and make sure people understand their responsibilities.
• Work closely with Legal, IT, cyber-security and export control.

Skills

Discretion

Clear communication

Security background

BPSS experience

Job description

Isembard seeks a Security Controller for our London Southwark factory to own physical security, vetting policy, and safeguarding government-grade information across our defence work. You will coordinate with Legal, IT, and operations to keep our security posture audit-ready.

This role requires BPSS/national security vetting experience, practical security in a busy manufacturing setting, and the ability to advise other sites while maintaining high discretion.