Senior Defence Security & Compliance Lead

Matchtech; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension plan

Group life

Income protection

Private medical

Electric car

Health cash

Employee assistance

Annual leave

Leave purchase

Childcare benefits

On-site gym

Gym discounts

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Defence Security & Compliance Officer to join our client’s team in Kidlington on a permanent basis. You will protect sensitive information, personnel and assets while ensuring compliance with UK government and MOD requirements.

Key duties include developing security policies, auditing, risk management and BPSS vetting. The role requires experience with GovS 007, Def Stan 05-0138 and export controls, plus strong stakeholder leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GovS 007 and its application in defence contracts.
• Experience leading or supporting a security function covering personnel, physical, information and contract security.
• Understanding of Def Stan 05-0138, HMG policies and defence sector standards.
• Experience in auditing, risk assessment, incident response and data protection.
• Ability to assess emerging threats and defence sector risks.
• Experience delivering security training and awareness programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain security policies and procedures.
• Support security assurance, auditing, monitoring and assessments.
• Manage security risks across personnel, assets, information, contracts and supply chains.
• Oversee incident response procedures and investigations when required.
• Manage BPSS security vetting requirements.
• Provide guidance on export controls and data protection obligations.
• Deliver security training, inductions and awareness activities.
• Act as senior security contact for government bodies and suppliers.

Skills

GovS 007

Def Stan 05-0138

BPSS clearance

Security auditing

Risk assessment

Incident response

Data protection

Export controls

ITAR EAR

Security training

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

Programme management

Threat assessment

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Defence Security & Compliance Officer to join our client’s team in Kidlington on a permanent basis. You will protect sensitive information, personnel and assets while ensuring compliance with UK government and MOD requirements.

Key duties include developing security policies, auditing, risk management and BPSS vetting. The role requires experience with GovS 007, Def Stan 05-0138 and export controls, plus strong stakeholder leadership.