Security Operations Lead

Rolls-Royce; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Bristol seeks a Security Operations Lead. The role involves managing daily operations for Defence Aerospace programmes, ensuring compliance with UK security regulations, and maintaining security standards. Candidates should have sound knowledge of security management and project management skills. This is a full-time on-site position offering excellent development opportunities and competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of MoD Security policies and principles of security management.
• Understanding of physical security arrangements in compliance with NPSA.
• Ability to work collaboratively driving operational delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational security activities for Defence Aerospace programmes.
• Support planning and co-ordination of programme security standards.
• Maintain operational security procedures and documents.

Skills

Knowledge of UK security regulations

Understanding of project management

Good influencing and communication skills

Job description

Overview

Security Operations Lead — Full‑Time — Bristol, site‑based.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Security Operations Lead to join our Defence Aerospace business in Bristol. In this role, you will be responsible for managing daily security operations for our newest Defence Aerospace programmes.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

We’re a leading global player in the defence aero engine market. From combat to transport, trainers to helicopters, we provide 16,000 military engines and pioneering service solutions to 160 customers in 103 countries.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

This multifaceted role will give you an opportunity to work in a world class engineering and manufacturing environment and use your knowledge of security standards, compliance and operating procedures to ensure the highest standards of security.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

What you will be doing

With this exciting opportunity you will get a chance to:

• Manage day to day operational security activities associated with Defence Aerospace programmes including the administration of programme security budget and schedule.
• Support the planning, co-ordination and execution of programme security standards and requirements, managing compliance against the GovS 007 Security policy.
• Maintain operational security procedures, plans, documents, work instructions, local operating instructions, risk register and security management system for the compartment/facilities to programme requirements (including all satellite locations).
• Support the Security Operations Manager in the event of a programme compartment/facility security incident, breech, or emergency. Carry out investigations, maintain appropriate records and reports, and link into the site security team.
• Maintain awareness of current and future changes in government and company guidance or legislation that may impact on the local operating procedures and work instructions.

Who we’re looking for

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. And for this role, we are looking for someone who is/has:

• Sound knowledge of UK security regulations, MoD Security policies and understanding of the principles of security management.
• Understanding of physical security arrangements in compliance with National Protective Security Agency (NPSA).
• Good understanding of project management, operational planning, and the maintenance of security procedures and records.
• Good influencing and communication skills, including training planning & delivery.
• Ability to work collaboratively across the enterprise driving operational delivery.

Join us & Make an impact

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

This role will require you to hold a Developed Vetting (DV). To start, you will require a minimum Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work.

Job Category Project Management Posting Date 22 Sept 2025; 00:09 Posting End Date 28 Sept 2025