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Site Security Manager
Site Security Manager
The opportunity
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
- Capability
...in alignment with both internal and external compliance requirements.
Reporting to the Security Operations Manager, you will leverage your security expertise to operate at all levels of the business, ensuring the delivery of functional and business requirements.
The role is site-based in Southampton, with occasional travel required to other Leonardo UK sites. Additionally, you will need to be eligible for DV clearances.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Business Security operations, ensuring day-to-day delivery of current and future business objectives.
- Ensure adherence to policy, process, and procedures to meet operational goals.
- Implement and maintain security policies in a consistent manner.
- Oversee security visits and inspections conducted by Government and Contracting Authority.
- Manage, monitor, and report on all security technology, ensuring operational effectiveness.
- Identify, document, mitigate, and monitor physical and personnel security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Contribute to business planning, embedding security as an integral part of operations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external security stakeholders.
- Act as a Security ambassador to foster a security-minded culture across the organisation.
- Lead and mentor security teams to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of Leonardo security requirements.
- Manage third-party suppliers to ensure cost-effective service delivery.
- Hold Crypto Custodian responsibilities, including assurance reviews and audits.
- Conduct security investigations and respond to critical incidents.
- Provide comprehensive security advice and guidance.
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Critical Requirements
You must meet the following criteria to succeed in this role:
- Experience in Operational Security Management, ideally within the Defence industry.
- Strong leadership skills, with a track record of leading and motivating teams.
- Experience implementing policy and guidance, ensuring compliance and best practice.
- Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders (customers, partners, suppliers, and internal teams).
- Experience as a Crypto Custodian or alternate role in security operations.
- Clear understanding of NPSA operational requirements and approved equipment catalogues.
- Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, including the ability to present at senior levels.
Security Clearance Requirements
This role mandates the following:
- Sole UK National Security Clearance – DV level clearance must be achieved, maintained, and eligible.
- Background checks include:
- Identity verification
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Unspent criminal record verification
- Up-to-five-years employment/history verification
Full details: National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK
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Life at Leonardo
Leonardo UK is committed to fostering a supportive, flexible, and inclusive workplace with a competitive benefits package, including:
- Flexible Working: Hybrid options with flexible hours (available for part-time roles).
- Company-funded benefits:
- Private healthcare & dental schemes
- Workplace ISA & Go Green Car Scheme
- £500 annual lifestyle & technology allowance
- Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave or accrue up to 12 additional flexi days.
- Pension: Winning scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
- Wellbeing Support:
- Employee Assistance Programme (free mental health & financial wellbeing advice)
- Diverse support networks (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
- LGIT Benefits: Generous scheme for management and below.
- Training & Development: Access to +4,000 online courses via Coursera.
- Referral Scheme: Earn rewards for successful work referrals.
- Global Community: Part of Leonardo’s 45,000+ international workforce, contributing to industry-leading technology.
Leonardo is committed to inclusivity and innovation, offering a workplace where everyone belongs. By joining us, you’ll help shape the future while advancing your career in Aerospace, Defence, and Security.
Why Southampton?
Leonardo UK empowers you to realise your potential with growth opportunities at eight UK sites, including the leafy heart of England (Bristol) and the Revolutionary Southern Coast (Coldharbour Lane). Choose Leonardo to elevate your career within a company built on STEM expertise.
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