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Head of Security & Compliance

Jonathan Lee Recruitment

Shrewsbury

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Security & Compliance to lead the security landscape in a pioneering joint venture within the military vehicles sector. This role promises a dynamic work environment where you will shape security strategies and ensure operational resilience. With competitive benefits including a company car, private health care, and a generous pension scheme, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence senior stakeholders and drive security excellence. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the defence sector, this role is for you.

Benefits

10% annual bonus
Company car or cash equivalent
Private health care for family
Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in the security industry, ideally with military background.
  • Strong decision-making and leadership skills across security disciplines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead operational security and BCM outputs to support strategic delivery.
  • Integrate security and compliance to achieve business outcomes.

Skills

Security industry experience
Leadership
Decision-making
Collaboration
Risk assessments

Education

Experience in HM Armed Forces
Knowledge of security policy and standards

Job description

Unlock a world of innovation and excellence by stepping into the role of Head of Security & Compliance. This position not only offers a chance to lead and shape the security landscape of a pioneering joint venture in the military vehicles sector but also promises a dynamic work environment, competitive benefits including a 10% annual bonus, company car or cash equivalent, private health care for your family, and a generous pension scheme. Embrace the opportunity to work with a company that values resilience, security excellence, and strategic influence at its Telford Manufacturing facility.

What You Will Do:
  1. Lead on the operational running of security and BCM/resilience outputs in support of strategic delivery outcomes.
  2. Support functional directors, programmes, and employees in executing the security strategy and maintaining operational resilience.
  3. Integrate and align security and compliance effects to the strategic outcomes required of the business.
  4. Influence senior stakeholders across the business and all security disciplines to achieve effective and efficient outcomes.
  5. Lead the security SMEs and business team in execution of the security strategy.
  6. Support cross-functional senior stakeholders in optimising efficiency and effectiveness of outputs to mitigate business risk.
What You Will Bring:
  1. Extensive experience within the security industry, ideally with a background in HM Armed Forces.
  2. In-depth working knowledge of HMG and industry standard security policy, standards, and good practice guidance.
  3. Experience in conducting security compliance audits and risk assessments.
  4. Strong decision-making abilities and the capability to work with diverse operational activities.
  5. Excellent leadership and collaborative experience across multiple security disciplines.

This role is at the heart of ensuring operational resilience and security excellence, supporting the company's aim to become a market leader in the military vehicle sector. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the security landscape, contributing to the strategic delivery of cutting-edge military technology and products.

Location:

The role is based onsite at the company's state-of-the-art Telford Manufacturing facility, offering a unique blend of historical richness and modern innovation.

Interested?:

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a company that's making a real difference in the defence sector, apply now to become the Head of Security & Compliance. Let's shape the future together.

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