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At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
Skanska Building Services is at the forefront of facilities management, trusted by clients to deliver excellence every time. One of our flagship contracts is with the Ministry of Defence at a major base near Watford - a complex, high-profile environment where we provide a full range of hard, soft, and technical FM services.
We’re now seeking a Security Manager to lead a specialist team safeguarding this key MoD HQ. Delivering high-quality Pass Office and Visitor Centre services while managing end-to-end national security vetting for staff and supply chain partners. Acting as a UKSV Sponsor user, ensuring compliant, timely clearances and rigorous data protection. Be the visible security touchpoint for stakeholders and embed a strong security culture across site.
Please note that the role involves handling highly sensitive personal and national security vetting information, so applicants should understand the expected standards from the outset.
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As The Security Manager, You Will
- Lead the team. Manage Pass Office, Visitor Centre and Vetting teams, including rotas, wellbeing, performance and development.
- Own procedures, ensure competence in UKSV, IPSA and site access controls.
- Initiate, renew and monitor BPSS/SC/DV clearances; maintain accurate records and support Aftercare actions.
- Advise managers — act as IPSA subject-matter expert on eligibility, timelines and risk.
- Oversee pass services — identity checks, appointments, throughput and exceptional cases.
- Maintain front-of-house standards ensuring a professional, SLA-driven customer experience.
- Ensure compliance — uphold GovS 007, GDPR and DPA 2018 through disciplined data handling.
- Support audits — prepare evidence, close actions and strengthen controls.
- Act as BSO and liaise with Northwood HQ security and protect Skanska entitlements.
- Manage incidents — support investigations and drive lessons learned.
- Report performance and provide MI on volumes, cycle times, risks and exceptions.
- Drive improvement and enhance processes and support new vetting systems.
- Support other contracts when required.
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We Are Looking For
- Proven Experience in a similar security manager role
- Proven people leadership — coaching, performance management, rota planning.
- High integrity — trusted handling of sensitive personal data and strong investigatory skills. Please note that the role involves handling highly sensitive personal and national security vetting information, so applicants understand the expected standards from the outset.
- Clear communication — confident with stakeholders across site, HR and suppliers.
- Strong IT skills — disciplined data management.
- Security knowledge — experience in MoD or similar environments.
- Eligibility for UK S
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