Security Controller - Defence

Mace; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Medical health cover

Life insurance

Income protection insurance

Pension scheme

Discretionary annual salary reviews

Family friendly policies

Leave entitlement: 22 days + 2 Mace +

Job summary

Mace is seeking a Security Controller to join the Defence team in Preston, supporting a high profile, highly regulated Defence programme of national importance.

The role requires discretion, integrity and accountability in a secure environment, with eligibility to obtain UK security clearance (SC). You will coordinate vetting processes, manage governance and liaise with UKSV, clients and internal stakeholders to ensure compliant delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating security clearance processes (BPSS, SC, DV).
• Knowledge of data protection, freedom of information legislation.
• Working knowledge of UK Government security vetting processes (BPSS, SC, DV).

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate security clearance processes in line with programme requirements.
• Oversee personnel security processes and governance.
• Act as primary point of contact for vetting activities with stakeholders.
• Liaise with UKSV, clients and internal teams on security matters.
• Maintain security governance and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong ICT skills

MS Office suite (SharePoint, Excel, W

Tools

SharePoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

We are looking to appoint a Security Controller to join our Defence team in Preston, supporting the delivery of a high profile and highly regulated Defence programme of national importance. This role requires highly trusted professionals who can operate with discretion, integrity and accountability within a secure environment. Due to commence in late autumn to early winter, the position sits within an Integrated Client Team and offers responsibility for the safe and controlled delivery of complex construction and infrastructure projects within a long-term Defence programme. This candidate should have eligibility to obtain and maintain UK security clearance (SC).

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Managing and coordinating security clearance processes (BPSS, SC, DV), ensuring compliance with programme, client and security requirements.
• Overseeing personnel security processes.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for vetting activities and coordinating with relevant stakeholders to facilitate security clearances.
• Managing relationships with UKSV, client representatives and internal stakeholder on all security related matters.
• Maintaining security governance arrangements and ensuring compliance with contractual regulatory and Defence security requirements.

You’ll Need To Have

• Strong ICT skills and use of MS Office (SharePoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of national security vetting for government, military, and other agencies.
• Knowledge of data protection, freedom of information, and other relevant legislation.
• Working knowledge of UK Government security vetting processes, including BPSS, SC and DV clearances.

What’s On Offer

• Car allowance.
• Hybrid working.
• Medical health cover.
• Life insurance.
• Income protection insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.
• Family friendly policies.
• 22 days annual leave + 2 Mace days + 3 days Christmas shutdown + 1 additional day leave for every 2 years of service + Bank holidays.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.