Global Security, Risk & Compliance Leader

SYOS Aerospace; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace is seeking a Head of Security, Risk & Compliance to lead our global security, resilience, safety and regulatory compliance programme. The role reports to the Chief of Operations & Programmes and requires building a high‑performing function across multiple regions.

You will own governance for security, regulatory compliance, export controls, data protection and contractual obligations, while guiding incident response, risk management and resilience activities.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in security, compliance, risk management or related disciplines.
• Experience within defence, aerospace, national security, advanced technology or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience managing export controls, sanctions compliance and contractual obligations.
• Strong understanding of security governance, risk management and organisational resilience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of SYOS's global security, resilience and compliance framework.
• Own compliance strategy, governance, and programmes across export controls, sanctions and data protection.
• Provide executive-level oversight of cyber security and information assurance in partnership with Technology teams.
• Oversee safety, risk, resilience, crisis management and business continuity initiatives.
• Lead and develop the Security, Safety & Compliance function and drive scalable processes across the organisation.

Skills

Senior security leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Security governance

Risk management

Export controls & sanctions

Job description

SYOS Aerospace is seeking a Head of Security, Risk & Compliance to lead our global security, resilience, safety and regulatory compliance programme. The role reports to the Chief of Operations & Programmes and requires building a high‑performing function across multiple regions.

You will own governance for security, regulatory compliance, export controls, data protection and contractual obligations, while guiding incident response, risk management and resilience activities.