Security Manager

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and security firm is seeking a Security Manager to oversee security for their SATCOM Program. This high-impact role requires strategic decision-making and leadership in risk management across various sites. Ideal candidates will possess a degree or equivalent experience, with a strong background in security practices. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and development opportunities.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to digital GP services

Employee share scheme

Holiday trading options

Volunteering leave

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent commercial experience is required.
• Strong background in security risk management necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic security decisions and foster a culture of safety.
• Implement security measures to protect assets.
• Lead governance for the SATCOM Program.

Skills

Knowledge of GovS007, JSP 440, JSP 628, JSP 490, ISO 27001

Understanding of GDPR compliance

Security risk management

Designing NPSA-compliant solutions

Leadership in defense/government security

Education

Degree-level qualification in a related subject

Job description

Security Manager

Job Title: Security Manager

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

Compensation: Competitive + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF68425

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.

• 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

This role is full time 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.

Qualifications for the Security Manager Mission Systems

• 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.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What We Offer

• 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.

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