Site Security Manager

leonardo company; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Aerospace, Defence and Security seeks a Site Security Manager for their Southampton site. The role encompasses leading security operations, ensuring compliance, and developing stakeholder relationships. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership skills and significant experience in operational security management, while contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Company funded flexible benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Award winning pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym membership

Free access to online courses via Coursera

Referral Incentive

Bonus scheme for employees

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge in Operational Security Management within the Defence Industry.
• Experience in leading and motivating teams.
• Strong planning and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational requirements of Business Security.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Manage security teams and relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Operational Security Management

Leadership

Team Motivation

Policy Implementation

Stakeholder Engagement

Planning and Analytical Skills

Strong Communication

Education

Experience working as a Crypto custodian

Clear understanding of NPSA operational requirements

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Security Manager based at our Southampton site.

The Site Security Manager will lead the day to day direction, control and planning of Physical, Personnel and Information Security delivery.

You will be responsible for the protection of company employees, assets, infrastructure and capability in alignment with internal and external compliance requirements.

Reporting to the Security Operations Manager, you will use your knowledge and experience in Security to operate at all levels in the business in order to deliver functional and business requirements.

The role is site based in Southampton and will additionally require occasional travel to other Leonardo UK sites.

You do need to be eligible for DV clearance

What you’ll do as a Site Security Manager:

• Lead all Business Security day to day operational requirements in the delivery of current and future business objectives.
• Ensuring compliance to policy, process, and procedure adherence to achieve operational objectives.
• Implementation of Security policies and procedures in a consistent manner.
• Manage, monitor and report on security visits and inspections by Government and Contracting Authority.
• Ensuring daily management, administration & maintenance of all security technology to achieve operational effectiveness.
• Identify, document, mitigate and monitor physical and personnel security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Contributing to business planning for security so that it is integral and mainstream
• Develops internal / external security stakeholder relationships in support of the business and functional objectives.
• Act as an ambassador for Security to establish, develop and support a security culture.
• Manage, motivate and develop security teams and related resources for the effective and timely delivery of Leonardo security requirements.
• Manage third party suppliers and relationships in order to ensure cost effective delivery of required services.
• Assume site Crypto Custodian responsibilities and complete associated assurance reviews and audits.
• Carry out security investigations.
• Responding to critical incidents.
• Provide comprehensive security related advice and guidance.

What we need from you:

You really must have:

• Knowledge and experience in Operational Security Management preferably within Defence Industry.
• Strong leadership skills with experience of leading and motivating teams.
• Have experience of implementing policy and guidance.
• Have experience of building relationships with customers, partners, suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Have experience working as a Crypto custodian or alternate.
• Clear understanding of NPSA operational requirement processes and working with approved equipment catalogues.
• Ability to engage and influence key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage internal and external issues to deliver the business outcomes.
• Have good planning and analytical skills.
• Have strong communication skills, both written and spoken and be able to communicate and present at a senior level.

Nationality Requirements: Sole UK National

Security Clearance

This role will require National Security Vetting to DV level. It is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain DV Clearance.

In line with the UK Government Baseline Security requirements, all successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, unspent criminal record check verification and employment and/or education history verification for up to five years.

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing:Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.