Security Compliance Lead – Physical & Personnel

Kainos; Budock Water; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos in the United Kingdom is seeking a Security Controller to lead delivery of security initiatives, ensuring projects comply with government and industry best practices for physical and personnel security. You will collaborate with central and delivery teams, drive security policies, conduct audits, and mentor staff to embed a security-first culture across Kainos.

Ready to shape our security posture across client work and internal programs, you’ll influence buy-in and ensure inspections and

Qualifications

• Current holder of UK security clearance.
• Deep experience of HMG BPSS and UKSV vetting processes.
• Experience creating & implementing physical and personnel security policies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise work as required.
• Experience coaching and mentoring in security best practices.
• Experience in implementing threat & risk management processes.

Responsibilities

• Co-create, develop, and manage security policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Create and maintain a security culture aligned with Kainos’ values.
• Communicate current security threats and actions to employees and partners.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage Aftercare Activities (CoC, Overseas Travel Briefings, AIR).
• Maintain compliance with government security schemes (IPSA, FSC).
• Work with Delivery Teams, People Support and Line Managers to apply lessons learned.
• Manage customer security checks and onboarding requirements for staff on projects.
• Coordinate visits/inspections by government or contracting authorities and ensure documentation is ready.

Skills

Security clearance

BPSS/UKSV vetting

Security policy development

Interpersonal skills

Working under pressure

Security coaching

Threat & risk management

Job description

Kainos in the United Kingdom is seeking a Security Controller to lead delivery of security initiatives, ensuring projects comply with government and industry best practices for physical and personnel security. You will collaborate with central and delivery teams, drive security policies, conduct audits, and mentor staff to embed a security-first culture across Kainos.

Ready to shape our security posture across client work and internal programs, you’ll influence buy-in and ensure inspections and