Regional Security Controller

Regional Security Controller

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 professional to join a leading contractor delivering projects within highly regulated defence and secure infrastructure environments.

Based from the Glasgow office, you will initially support two live projects across Scotland, with the portfolio expected to grow significantly over the coming years. Whilst occasional site visits will be required, this is predominantly an office-based position.

As Regional Security Controller, you will act as the focal point for all project security matters within your region, ensuring compliance with contractual, personnel, information and physical security requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing personnel vetting processes, including BPSS, CTC, SC and DV clearances.
• Liaising with UKSV and internal stakeholders regarding clearance applications, renewals and compliance matters.
• Monitoring and tracking vetting compliance across employees, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Coordinating security onboarding requirements for new starters and project personnel.
• Preparing, issuing and maintaining Security Aspects Letters (SALs), annexes and associated project security documentation.
• Ensuring all security documentation remains current, signed and compliant throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting compliance with government security frameworks, including JSP 440, GovS007 and the HMG Security Policy Framework.
• Managing the flow-down of security requirements to subcontractors, suppliers and project partners.
• Supporting compliance with cyber security requirements, including Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 standards.
• Supporting the secure handling, storage and transmission of Official-Sensitive and classified information.
• Managing visitor access requests, site clearance requirements and gate access processes for secure locations.
• Maintaining oversight of personnel attending secure project sites and facilities.
• Supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of Security Management Plans (SMPs).
• Investigating, recording and reporting security incidents, breaches and non-conformances.
• Maintaining accurate security records, trackers and audit evidence packs.
• Supporting internal audits, client audits and inspections from government bodies and external stakeholders.
• Producing regular security compliance reports and updates for senior management and project teams.
• Delivering security briefings and awareness training to employees and supply chain partners.
• Acting as a key point of contact for project teams, clients and external stakeholders on all security-related matters.
• Identifying security risks and ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are implemented and monitored.

To be considered, you should have experience working within a security, compliance, governance or assurance role in a defence, government, infrastructure or similarly regulated environment.

You will ideally possess:

• Experience managing security clearance and vetting processes, including BPSS, CTC, SC and DV.
• Strong understanding of defence and government security procedures and assurance requirements.
• Working knowledge of JSP 440, GovS007 and the HMG Security Policy Framework.
• Experience preparing and managing Security Aspects Letters (SALs) and Security Management Plans (SMPs).
• Knowledge of Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 requirements.
• Experience working with subcontractors and supply chain compliance within secure environments.
• Strong organisational, administrative and record-management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Current SC Clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain higher levels of clearance where required.

This position would suit an experienced Security Controller, Security Compliance Manager, Security Coordinator or Governance professional looking to play a key role in supporting complex defence and secure infrastructure projects.

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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.