Security Coordinator - Defence

Mace; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Medical cover

Life insurance

Income protection

Pension

Discretionary salary reviews

Family friendly policies

Leave + holidays

Job summary

Mace in Preston is seeking a Security Coordinator to join our Defence team on a high‑profile, highly regulated programme. The role requires trusted professionals who can operate with discretion within a secure environment and obtain UK security clearance (SC).

You will coordinate security clearance applications, support personnel security processes, maintain records, and liaise with project teams, clients, UKSV and security stakeholders. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Defence or highly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of UK government vetting: BPSS, SC, DV.
• Strong ICT skills, including MS Office.
• Understanding of personnel, physical and information security.
• Knowledge of data protection and FOI laws.
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate security clearance applications and renewals (BPSS, SC, DV).
• Support personnel security processes: onboarding, transfers, leavers, changes in clearance status.
• Liaise between employees, project teams, clients, UKSV and other security stakeholders.
• Maintain security records, registers, trackers and documentation.
• Coordinate security briefings, inductions and awareness activities for project personnel.
• Support security audits, inspections and compliance reviews by preparing documentation and evidence.
• Assist with reporting and escalation of security incidents, concerns and potential breaches.

Skills

Defence sector experience

Security management

Record keeping

Stakeholder management

Compliance awareness

Strong communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Security Coordinator 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. The position, to commence in late autumn to early winter, 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).

Responsibilities

• Coordinating security clearance applications and renewals (BPSS, SC and DV) ensuring records are maintained accurately and confidentially.
• Supporting personnel security processes, including onboarding, transfers, leavers and changes in clearance status.
• Acting as a liaison between employees, project teams, clients, UKSV and other security stakeholders.
• Maintaining security records, registers, trackers and documentation in line with programme and client requirements.
• Coordinating security briefings, inductions and awareness activities for project personnel.
• Supporting security audits, inspections and compliance reviews by preparing documentation and evidence.
• Supporting the reporting and escalation of security incidents, concerns and potential breaches.

Requirements

• Experience working in a Defence, Government or other highly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of UK Government security vetting processes, including BPSS, SC and DV clearances.
• Strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of personnel, physical and information security principles.
• Knowledge of data protection, freedom of information and related security legislation.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• 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.

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