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Head of security

£31.1 - £35.6 per hourEstimated

Head of Security– Cyber and Physical–Bristol– up to 120,000 plus excellent benefits package

Lead security. Enable growth. Protect what matters.

Join a rapidly growing Defence and Advanced Technology organisation developing cutting–edge solutions across autonomous systems, AI, aerospace and security.

We're looking for a dynamic, energetic and experienced Head of Security / Senior Security Manager to build and lead a scalable security function, protecting people, assets, information and operations while enabling continued growth and delivery to government and defence customers.

The Role

You'll:

  • Define and lead the organisation's security strategy and culture.
  • Own compliance with UK Defence and Government security requirements, including MOD JSPs and NCSC guidance.
  • Act as a trusted security advisor to senior leadership, customers and government stakeholders.
  • Lead facility and programme accreditations, audits and inspections.
  • Oversee personnel security, vetting, clearances and insider risk.
  • Provide governance across physical, information and cyber security.
  • Lead security incident response, investigations and business continuity.
  • Identify and manage security risks across operations, programmes and the supply chain.
  • Ensure appropriate security controls are embedded across suppliers, partners and contractors.

About You

You'll bring:

  • Senior security experience within Defence, Aerospace, Government or a related sector.
  • Strong knowledge of defence security compliance and classified environments.
  • Proven experience in risk management and incident response.
  • Experience working in a fast–paced, growing organisation.
  • The confidence to engage with executives, customers and government bodies.

Military, intelligence, law enforcement or defence industry experience would be highly advantageous, as would experience across R&D, manufacturing or flight/test operations.

Professional security qualifications such as CPP, CSyP or CSMP are desirable.

Why Join?

  • Senior leadership role with genuine influence– your chance to own a security function
  • Shape the security function of a rapidly growing technology business.
  • Work at the intersection of Defence, AI, aerospace and autonomous technology.
  • Help protect technology and operations that have real–world impact.
  • Competitive salary based on experience.

For further information and to apply please contact Victoria at Copello on (phone number removed)

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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