Security Performance & Project Lead

Searchability NS&D; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability NS&D is searching for a Security Performance Lead to oversee physical security operations on-site in Belfast. This position is critical for protecting staff and assets within a regulated environment.

The successful candidate will manage security projects, KPIs, and compliance documentation while ensuring a high-quality security service. BPSS clearance is required for this long-term contract opportunity, expected to last up to 3 years.

Qualifications

• Must have experience supporting physical security operations and projects.
• Strong skills in managing data, trackers, and governance documentation.
• Experience with auditing and continuous improvement is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Site Security in delivering a robust security framework.
• Drive physical security project delivery and operational performance.
• Conduct audits and maintain compliance documentation.

Skills

Background within security, administration, or operational support environments

Experience supporting physical security operations and projects

Experience with auditing, process confirmation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement

Strong understanding of KPIs and SLAs

Experience managing data, trackers, reporting, and governance documentation

Excellent Microsoft Office and G‑Suite skills

Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills

Experience coordinating meetings, actions, and reporting activities

Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing operational priorities

Experience supporting contractor or third‑party supplier activities

Experience with security systems installation projects

Understanding of emergency response, fire safety, or operational resilience environments

Education

Eligibility for BPSS clearance and UK Civil Aviation Enhanced Vetting

Tools

Microsoft Office

G‑Suite

Job description

• Security Performance Lead | Physical Security | Project Management | KPIs | Emergency Response
• On-site in Belfast
• Long-term contract opportunity – up to 3 years
• BPSS clearance required

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a globally recognised aerospace and defence organisation delivering cutting‑edge engineering, manufacturing, and security operations across highly secure and regulated environments. They are seeking a Security Performance and Project Lead to support the delivery and continuous improvement of Physical Security Operations across their Belfast site.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high‑performing security function responsible for protecting staff, contractors, visitors, infrastructure, products, and assets within a critical operational environment.

THE SECURITY PERFORMANCE AND PROJECT LEAD ROLE

As Security Performance and Project Lead, you will support the Head of Site Security in delivering a robust and effective security framework across the Belfast operation. You will play a key role in driving physical security project delivery, operational performance, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will work closely with the wider Physical Security Operations team, supporting Security Operations, Security Systems, Emergency Response, Fire Safety, and Fire Fighting services to ensure the business receives a high‑quality and effective security service.

The role will involve coordinating security projects, managing KPIs and reporting, supporting governance meetings, conducting audits and process reviews, maintaining compliance documentation, and driving continuous improvement activities across operational security services.

You will also support contractor management, Capex project delivery, Active Risk Management coordination, and EHS compliance activities within a highly secure and regulated environment.

SECURITY PERFORMANCE AND PROJECT LEAD ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Background within security, administration, or operational support environments
• Experience supporting physical security operations and projects
• Experience with auditing, process confirmation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
• Strong understanding of KPIs and SLAs
• Experience managing data, trackers, reporting, and governance documentation
• Excellent Microsoft Office and G‑Suite skills
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Experience coordinating meetings, actions, and reporting activities
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing operational priorities
• Experience supporting contractor or third‑party supplier activities desirable
• Experience with security systems installation projects desirable
• Understanding of emergency response, fire safety, or operational resilience environments advantageous
• Must be eligible for BPSS clearance and UK Civil Aviation Enhanced Vetting