Site Security & Compliance Lead

TTP; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit-related bonus

Virtual shares

Employer pension contribution 10%

Private medical insurance

Life insurance 6× salary

25 days holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Electric car leasing

Travel season ticket loan

Discretionary theatre discounts

Job summary

Awerian is hiring a Site Security Controller to lead the strategy and day-to-day delivery of security policy and risk assessment. You will collaborate with the Personnel Security Controller and senior leadership to maintain exacting security standards within a state-of-the-art Cambridge site.

You will implement company security instructions, manage audits, and run security briefings including insider risk management, onboarding, training, and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Educated to BSc or above (or equivalent).
• Experience in compliance, security or regulatory affairs.
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishing the company approach to site security, creating and managing company security instructions and policies, ensuring compliance with legislation and government standards.
• Managing assets and audits/musters, maintaining security registers and records, ensuring efficient evidence and documentation.
• Conducting security briefings and manage insider risk; investigate, record and report on incidents.
• Owning site security onboarding for new starters with the Personnel Security Controller.
• Taking ownership of site security training and awareness.
• Contributing to strategic planning, consulting with senior leaders on security elements.
• Preparing for and facilitating site visits/inspections from Government or contracting authorities.
• Handling ad hoc site security matters with the Personnel Security Controller and Board Level Contact.

Skills

Security compliance

Regulatory affairs

Insider risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Security training

Auditing & records

Governance

Education

BSc or above

Job description

Awerian is hiring a Site Security Controller to lead the strategy and day-to-day delivery of security policy and risk assessment. You will collaborate with the Personnel Security Controller and senior leadership to maintain exacting security standards within a state-of-the-art Cambridge site.

You will implement company security instructions, manage audits, and run security briefings including insider risk management, onboarding, training, and regulatory alignment.