Security Manager

Babcock International; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A national security organization in the UK seeks a Security Manager responsible for leading security strategy in a high-impact role. You will manage security measures to mitigate risks across various programs and work with senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of relevant regulations, experience in security management, and the ability to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Holiday trading option

Paid volunteering day

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a sole UK national eligible for Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.
• Experience in managing security policies for high-stakes programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead security strategy for a national defense program.
• Manage security measures to mitigate risks and protect assets.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on security governance.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of GovS007, JSP 440, JSP 628, JSP 490, and ISO 27001

Understanding of GDPR compliance and data protection

Security risk management and mitigation techniques

Experience designing NPSA-compliant solutions

Leadership in defence or government security environments

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent commercial experience

Job description

Security Manager

Location: Bristol + Corsham, Wiltshire + Bordon, Hampshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Competitive + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Lead Security Strategy for a National Defence Programme

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Security Manager within Mission Systems at our Ashton House, Hawthorn or Oakhanger sites.

The Role

As a Security Manager, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. This is a high-impact role where your leadership will drive strategic security decisions and foster a culture of safety and resilience.

Day-to-day, you’ll be the Head of Security for our SATCOM Program, delivering high-level governance across physical, personal, technological, and information security. You’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including senior customers, to implement and manage security measures that mitigate risks and protect Babcock and customer assets.

This role is full time with 37 hours per week and requires regular travel across a range of internal and customer sites on a weekly/monthly basis alongside home working arrangements.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of GovS007, JSP 440, JSP 628, JSP 490, and ISO 27001
• Practical understanding of GDPR compliance and data protection
• Strong background in security risk management and mitigation techniques
• Experience designing NPSA-compliant solutions using OR model and STaMP process
• Proven leadership in defence or government security environments
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent commercial experience in a related subject

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance for this role.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

About Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 10/11/2025