Senior Security Controller – Gov Vetting & Risk (UK, Hybrid)

Accenture PLC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation per year

Private medical insurance

3 extra days leave for charitable work

Job summary

Accenture plc is recruiting a Security Controller to lead government security, vetting and security assurance across Health & Public Safety and Aerospace & Defence accounts. You will provide senior security guidance and ensure compliance with UK requirements, including overseas and multinational programmes.

The role requires managing BPSS/SC/DV vetting, overseeing facilities security, and acting as primary contact with ISAC, reporting to senior leaders and clients with gravitas and diplomacy.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK Government security and National Security Vetting frameworks (GovS 007, JSP 440, MOD CSM, SPF, IPSA).
• Experience supporting BPSS, SC and DV vetting, including complex or international cases.
• Experience with ISAC or equivalent government security body.

Responsibilities

• Lead personnel security & vetting, including BPSS, SC and DV for UK and international personnel.
• Oversee facility and physical security for government‑accredited sites (List X/List N, Government Classified Assets).
• Maintain security governance, risk management and incident response across programmes.

Skills

Security governance

Vetting & clearance

Stakeholder management

Incident management

Leadership & collaboration

Education

DV clearance

DISA certification

IQ Level 3 Organisation Award

Job description

Accenture plc is recruiting a Security Controller to lead government security, vetting and security assurance across Health & Public Safety and Aerospace & Defence accounts. You will provide senior security guidance and ensure compliance with UK requirements, including overseas and multinational programmes.

The role requires managing BPSS/SC/DV vetting, overseeing facilities security, and acting as primary contact with ISAC, reporting to senior leaders and clients with gravitas and diplomacy.