Site Security Controller

Awerian; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Virtual shares

Employer pension contribution 10%

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

25 days holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Electric car leasing

Cycle‑to‑work

Travel season ticket loan

Local discounts

Job summary

Awerian is seeking a Site Security Controller to drive a strong physical security culture at our Cambridge site. You will lead policy development, risk assessment, and day-to-day security governance across the organisation.

You will collaborate with the Personnel Security Controller and senior leaders, overseeing onboarding, insider risk, and security training while ensuring compliance with government standards and site visits.

Qualifications

• Exemplary written and oral communication skills.
• Able to present complex security information to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative by nature with strong stakeholder engagement.
• Willing to deputise for the Personnel Security Controller as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement site security policies and risk assessments.
• Manage assets, audits, muster processes and security records.
• Conduct security briefings and manage insider risk.
• Oversee onboarding for new starters and ongoing security awareness.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Presentation of security concepts

Collaborative approach

Stakeholder engagement

Education

BSc or higher

Job description

As a Site Security Controller at Awerian, you will own the strategic development of an effective physical security culture within the company, and manage the day-to‑day delivery of security policy, procedure and risk assessment in respect of all security matters. You will work closely with the existing Personnel Security Controller and Board Level Contact, to ensure robust and exacting standards are observed at all times.

We are a growing team of multidisciplinary scientists and engineers, reflecting advancements and new challenges in the sector, and as such this is an integral hire for Awerian. You will work closely with our Personnel Security Controller in this newly created role and really have the chance to craft the direction of travel. You won’t be stepping into anyone else’s shoes and will be part of a community that leads by example on all matters related to ways of working in our state‑of‑the‑art site.

Job Description

Awerian is continuing its rapid growth plan, making this a great time to join our multi-disciplinary team. You will build on your successful track record in compliance and/or the defence or national security sector, and take responsibility for a variety of essential site security functions, including:

Establishing the company approach to site security, creating and managing company security instructions and policies, ensuring compliance with legislation and principles of best practice, embedded in relevant Government standards.

Managing assets and associated audits and musters, maintaining all relevant security registers and records, ensuring processes are efficient and effective evidence and documentation is held.

Conducting security briefings and manage insider risk.Investigate, record and report on any site security incidents.

Owning the site security onboarding for new starters in the business, working alongside the Personnel Security Controller, covering induction, ongoing security awareness and education as well as exit from the business.

Taking ownership of site security related training, education and awareness such that all staff understand the policies and interpretation of security risk and actions required.

Contributing to strategic planning, factoring in site security elements, current and future capabilities and making yourself readily available to consult with both the Personnel Security Controller as well as senior business leaders.

Preparing for, facilitating and running site visits and inspections from individuals representing Government or a Contracting Authority, ensuring that all relevant documentation is available for inspection.

All other ad hoc matters of site security as they arise, in collaboration with the Personnel Security Controller and Board Level Contact.

Qualifications

Educated to BSc or above (or equivalent).A STEM or Legal discipline may be helpful but is not necessary.

A background appropriate to the level of responsibility in a relevant field such as compliance, security, or regulatory affairs as examples.

Exemplary written and oral communication skills.

Able to present complex technical and non-technical security information, concepts and intelligence to a wide range of audiences and stakeholders, both internal and external to the business.

Willing and comfortable to challenge assumptions and interrogate reasoning.

Collaborative by nature – seeking out and promoting the ethos of clear communication and stakeholder engagement in matters of site security.

Able to deputise for the Personnel Security Controller, maintaining an awareness of all company security related matters.

Avid follower of improvements and advancements in security technology, to drive personal and professional development.

Additional Information

Why Awerian?

Awerian is a research and technology development consultancy, comprising ~40 mathematicians, scientists, and engineers. Awerian provides advanced R&D services to the UK defence and national security sector and specialises in delivering innovative solutions at pace to its clients’ most challenging technical problems. As part of the wider TTP Group, Awerian works closely with its sister consultancy TTP plc and shares state‑of‑the‑art facilities within a purpose‑built campus in green surroundings close to Cambridge.

Awerian consultants regularly contribute and collaborate flexibly according to project needs, leveraging existing expertise and quickly upskilling in emerging areas. Immediately you will be encouraged to share and implement your ideas as a valued member of the team, enjoying a high level of autonomy and responsibility: managing your own time, taking ownership of tasks, and investing in shared project visions.

Awerian operates a flat structure, without boundaries between different skill areas and with a strong culture of freedom and openness. This encourages mutual support, teamwork, and innovation. It also creates unique opportunities to develop project leadership, client management, and commercial skills alongside technical expertise.

Supervision and mentorship are provided both formally and informally across several levels:

• Day‑to‑day work is typically organised around projects, with oversight provided by Project Leaders and support and mentorship on hand from more experienced colleagues.
• Each consultant is assigned a People Manager who provides support and guidance and takes a particular interest in their progress and development.
• Awerian, and the wider TTP Group, provides a supportive environment with on‑going opportunities for learning and sharing of expertise and skills, such as skills communities and in‑house developed training.

Awerian operates from the award‑winning TTP campus in green surroundings in Melbourn, just south of Cambridge.

• Annual profit‑related bonus
• Virtual shares that reward you with a stake in TTP Group’s long‑term success
• Employer pension contribution of 10% of salary
• Private medical insurance for employees and dependants
• Life insurance worth 6 × salary
• 25 days holiday
• Enhanced parental leave and flexible return‑to‑work support
• Electric car leasing and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Interest‑free travel season ticket loan
• Local sports facilities and theatre discounts and memberships

You will need to be eligible for UK security clearance.

Please note this role is not eligible for UKVI sponsorship visa scheme