Deputy Security Controller (part time)

First Choice Recruitment Services; Tewkesbury; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

First Choice Recruitment Services in the United Kingdom is seeking a Deputy Security Controller on a part-time, hybrid basis (about 20 hours per week) to support security across two sites, in Tewkesbury and Bromsgrove.

You will work with the Security Controller, handling personnel, physical and information security, maintaining records, and administering security systems. DV clearance is required; UK passport holders only.

Qualifications

• Experience in security coordination or security administration.
• Knowledge of UK defence/MOD security requirements.
• Strong organisational skills and data accuracy.
• Good IT skills to administer security systems.
• Willingness to travel between sites.
• Ability to work under DV clearance and security policy.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day personnel, physical and information security across two sites.
• Maintain security records and coordinate routine security activities.
• Administer security systems and tools; identify gaps and suggest improvements.
• Log, track and resolve security service requests.
• Provide cover for Security Controller during absences.

Skills

Security coordination

Security administration

Personnel security

Information security

Data accuracy

IT literacy

Driving licence

Travel between sites

Job description

Deputy Security Controller (part time)

Location: Tewkesbury

Contract: Part-Time 20 hours per week / Hybrid

Salary: FTE £45k (pro rata)

Our client has a new vacancy for an experienced Deputy Security Controller to support the security function in a part-time role of approximately 20 hours per week. Previous experience of working in a similar role is essential and ideally from a defence, government or similarly regulated environment.

Working closely with the Security Controller, you will:

• Personnel security and vetting - Support day-to-day personnel, physical and information security across two sites (Tewkesbury and Bromsgrove).
• Physical and information security - Provide strong operational and administrative support, with responsibility for maintaining accurate security records, coordinating routine security activities, following up outstanding actions and gathering information to support security assessments and decision-making.
• Security systems and continuous improvement - Administer the technical systems and digital tools that support our security operations. As these systems and processes continue to develop, you will be expected to identify gaps, suggest practical improvements and adapt to changes in how the function operates. Previous experience in configuring or implementing information management systems would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• Incident and service desk support - Log, track and resolve routine security service requests in accordance with established procedures.
• The successful candidate will have a sound understanding of security principles, strong organisational skills and technical confidence to work with a range of security and information management systems.

The role will also provide delegated operational cover for the Security Controller during periods of absence, helping maintain business continuity for routine security activities. Significant risks and decisions outside the postholder’s authority will be referred to the appropriate senior security authority.

Essential requirements

• Experience in a security coordination, security administration, personnel security or comparable operational security role.
• A working knowledge of relevant UK defence, MOD and customer security requirements, including information classification and need-to-know principles.
• Strong organisational skills and a meticulous approach to data accuracy, record-keeping and following established procedures.
• Good general IT skills and the ability to administer technical systems, maintain accurate digital records and learn new software and tools confidently.
• The ability to identify inconsistencies, recognise potential issues and report findings clearly and accurately.
• An adaptable approach to work, with a willingness to embrace changes to systems, processes and working practices and contribute constructively to continuous improvement.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to provide practical security guidance to colleagues.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and complete tasks reliably within a part-time working arrangement.
• Sound judgement, discretion and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• A valid driving licence and access to a car, with the ability to travel between sites when required.

Security Clearance Requirement

Candidates will need to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) clearance for this role. Candidates will need to undergo DV Clearance so this role is only open to British Passport Holders.

Working arrangements

• Approximately 20 hours per week, preferably distributed across Tuesday to Friday to provide regular support throughout the working week.
• Part-time hybrid working, with periodic travel between the two sites and additional travel when operationally required.
• Access to a car and a valid driving licence are essential. Reasonable travel expenses for journeys to the non-primary site will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.