Callen-Lenz
Security Controller
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Security Controller
Vacancy Reference: CLA- 430
Position: Full-time
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
Salary: £70,000+
At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer-focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands: technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK.
Our Values
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Excellence
Why Work for Us
Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.
Our benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
- Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
- Pension Scheme via Royal London
- Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.
- Green Car Scheme
- Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
- Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
- Private Health Insurance via Bupa
- Private Dental insurance via Bupa
- Enhanced Maternity and paternity
- 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
- 1 paid volunteering day per year
- Access to an independent financial advisor year round
- Training & development opportunities
About the role
As the Security Controller, you will be responsible for the delivery of security governance and protective practices across Callen-Lenz ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements and ensuring a secure and collaborative environment. You will assess risks, shape mitigation plans and support their implementation to keep people, assets and information safe.
Responsibilities
- You will be seen by internal stakeholders as the security point of contact for any accredited sites and facilities.
- Engagement with cross-functional teams to ensure that customers and company security requirements are being met.
- Ensure delivery of Security Risk Management to address and reduce any identified risks to an acceptable level.
- You will have overall contractual responsibility for the security management of government classified assets and information.
- Carry out timely and proportionate response to and the processing of security incidents, to minimise the damage to the organisation.
- Control and manage site access, ensuring only authorised personnel enter restricted areas.
- Coordinate security incidents and emergency responses, liaising with internal teams and external agencies such as police, fire services, and emergency responders.
- Conduct risk assessments and identify potential security threats or vulnerabilities.
- Investigate security breaches, incidents, and suspicious activities, preparing detailed reports and recommendations.
- Maintain accurate security logs, records, and incident documentation.
- Support business continuity and emergency planning activities.
- Ensure compliance with company security policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.
- Monitor contractor and visitor activities where required.
- Provide guidance and support to security officers and operational teams.
- Deliver security briefings and promote security awareness across the organisation.
- Review and update security procedures and operational instructions.
- Perform other related duties as required
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Health & Safety
- Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner
- Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.
- When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.
Qualifications
- Completion of DISA Security Controller or MoD Security Controller training is essential (if not already qualified).
Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with Government Security policies including but not limited to: Government Standard 007, Government Security Classification scheme, Joint Service Publication 440/441, Information Assurance Standards.
- Experience in a similar role (List X/FSC Security Controller or similar).
- Ability to assess and report on security measures, ensuring policies remain current and robust.
- Experience undertaking risk assessments and developing risk management plans.
- The ability to prioritise workload, apply a pragmatic approach within the bounds of applicable legislation and multi-task in an agile working environment without compromising security outcomes.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve required security outcomes for the Company.
- Experience with process improvement and implementation of changes.
- Experience developing and maintaining a security culture within the business.
- Competent in using Microsoft Office applications and security management systems.
- Understanding of health, safety, and security regulations.
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Desirable:
- Experience within Defence or another regulated industry is highly desirable and considered an asset.
- Working knowledge of ISO 27001 is advantageous but not essential for this role.
Personal Attributes
- Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK.
- Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel.
- Excellent communicator.
- Excellent problem-solving ability.
- Ability to work well in a team.
- Enthusiasm for their work and self-motivated.
- A full valid UK driving license.
- Current SC is essential, DV will be required for the role which requires 10 years UK residency.
Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
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