Head of Sites & Security Operations

Thales Avionics, Inc. (AGS); Oxford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Half day every Friday

28 days annual leave (plus bank)

24 hours volunteering paid for

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life cover

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Thales Alenia Space UK is seeking a Head of Sites and Security to lead facilities management, HSE and physical security across Harwell, Oxfordshire. You will direct day-to-day site operations, coordinate contractors, and ensure regulatory compliance and risk management.

The role requires overseeing security clearances for staff, maintaining asset records, and driving business continuity planning to protect operations and people in a high-security environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, site management or security roles.
• Proactive, able to anticipate issues and drive improvements.
• Experience coordinating contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of health and safety, physical security and business continuity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of office space, labs, storage, and kitchens.
• Coordinate facilities providers and contractors to deliver on time, on budget and to quality standards.
• Communicate site health, safety and security information to stakeholders and management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and risk assessments.
• Oversee logistics and movement of goods to support operations.
• Manage assets, inventory, and security records; support BCM planning.
• Vet new starters for security clearance and maintain clearance records.
• Manage physical security standards and site security budgets.

Skills

Facilities management

Site management

Security operations

Contractor management

Health and safety

Problem solving

Job description

Thales Alenia Space UK is seeking a Head of Sites and Security to lead facilities management, HSE and physical security across Harwell, Oxfordshire. You will direct day-to-day site operations, coordinate contractors, and ensure regulatory compliance and risk management.

The role requires overseeing security clearances for staff, maintaining asset records, and driving business continuity planning to protect operations and people in a high-security environment.