Site Manager (Security & Operations)

Synergize Consulting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Site Manager (Security/Operations) to oversee security operations for a top defense client in Southampton. The successful candidate will manage site access, control classified assets, and ensure compliance with government security regulations. Strong background in security management, organizational skills, and readiness for security clearance are essential. This role offers a competitive contract-based opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in security management with a background in a 'High Security' environment.
• Knowledge of HMG Security Requirements (JSP440).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage access into the secure facility including security clearance checks.
• Control classified assets and artefacts.
• Liaise with Site Security & UK Security teams.

Skills

Security management

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

IT knowledge including elements of cyber security

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

Site Manager (Security/Operations) - Contract - Southampton - £competitive

Synergize Consulting are now hiring for a Site Manager to work at a leading defence client on a contract basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for taking the lead with regards to providing security advice, guidance and support on a secure site, ensuring the client operates all its activities on site in compliance with company policies and government security requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage access into the secure facility for all regular and visiting staff and internal and external visitors, including the completion of security clearance checks, and control of site passes.
• Control of classified assets and artefacts
• Management of goods entering and leaving the secure facilities.
• Liaison with wider Site Security & UK Security teams.
• Cultivate and deliver sound business security knowledge in response to project, IT or personal needs.
• Maintain an effective service and an up-to-date electronic filing system for all security related records.

Experience required:

• A background in security management and control, ideally with experience gained in a 'High Security' environment
• Strong skills in the management of security records and registers.
• Working knowledge of relevant HMG Security Requirements (for example JSP440)
• Strong knowledge of security vetting procedures and related compliance
• Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at a time
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A general IT knowledge that ideally includes elements of cyber security, and MS Office applications
• Due to the nature of the client, it would be an advantage for candidates to hold, or be eligible and willing to undergo, a certain level of security clearance (SC).

If you are looking to take the next exciting step in your career, please send in your CV for immediate consideration.