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Regional Security Controller
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Location: Glasgow (Office Based)
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm | Friday 8:00am–4:00pm
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Security Controller / Security Governance professional to join a leading contractor delivering projects across highly regulated defence and secure infrastructure environments.
Please note: This is a security governance and compliance role, not a physical security, CCTV monitoring, guarding security position.
The successful candidate will have proven experience managing government security requirements, personnel vetting, security assurance and compliance activities within a regulated environment. Based from the Glasgow office, you will support secure projects across Scotland, ensuring security arrangements remain compliant throughout the project lifecycle.
The Role
As Regional Security Controller, you will act as the focal point for project security matters, supporting compliance with contractual, personnel, information and government security requirements.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Managing personnel vetting processes including BPSS, CTC, SC and DV clearances.
- Liaising with UKSV and stakeholders on clearance applications, renewals and compliance.
- Monitoring vetting compliance across employees, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
- Preparing and maintaining Security Aspects Letters (SALs), Security Management Plans (SMPs) and security documentation.
- Supporting compliance with JSP 440, GovS007 and the HMG Security Policy Framework.
- Supporting secure information handling requirements, including Official-Sensitive and classified information.
- Managing security compliance records, audit evidence and reporting.
- Supporting internal, client and government audits.
- Managing security incidents, breaches and non-conformances.
- Delivering security briefings and supporting security awareness across project teams.
- Identifying security risks and ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.
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Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in a Security Controller, Security Governance, Security Assurance or Security Compliance role within defence, justice, government or another highly regulated environment (Tier 1 contractor or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of HMG Security Policy Framework, GovS007, JSP 440 and MOD/MoJ security requirements.
- Experience managing UK Security Vetting processes including BPSS, CTC, SC and DV, with experience liaising with UKSV or recognised vetting providers.
- Experience managing security documentation, compliance activities, audits and assurance requirements.
- Knowledge of cyber security flow-downs and supply chain assurance requirements, including Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 270001.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Current SC Clearance (minimum), with the ability to obtain higher levels of clearance where required.
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Desirable
- Membership of the Defence Industry Security Association (DISA).
- Completion of DISA Security Controller training courses.
- Membership of the Security Institute.
- Experience supporting MOD and/or MoJ infrastructure projects.
This role would suit an experienced Security Controller, Security Compliance Manager, Security Assurance professional or Governance specialist looking to support complex defence and secure infrastructure programmes.
Legal Information
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.
For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
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