Global Security Controller

We are seeking a highly skilled Global Security Controller to oversee the security operations for our client, a prominent manufacturing company with sites in the UK and US. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing the business by implementing company and client security requirements relating to personnel, facilities, information, and assets. This role involves guiding and training all staff on handling protectively marked assets according to each country's government security legislation.

Key Responsibilities

* Adherence to all company policies, management systems, and standard operational procedures, including legal responsibilities related to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality.

* Develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and contracted personnel to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignity.

* Promote and display the company values: Customer focus, Integrity, Action, Unity, Precision.

Main Duties

* Ownership of facility security responsibilities, acting as the primary contact for global security issues.

* Uphold security policies, offering solutions and improvements to current practices.

* Investigate and monitor risks to the business, reporting escalations to board-level contacts.

* Liaise with and provide guidance to the wider company security team, including IT and Business Systems Departments.

* Develop and provide security training/briefings to relevant business areas on facility and personnel security matters.

* Manage compliance of Security Assurance Levels (SAL’s) with project teams, ensuring adherence to processes.

* Lead security audits, actioning any follow-up measures required.

Performance Measures

* Security audit compliance

* Company security record compliance

Personal Attributes

* Must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions and able to successfully undertake UK National Security Vetting.

* Excellent time management skills, able to work independently and support multiple sites remotely and in-person as necessary.

* Adaptable to rapidly changing business needs.

* Strong communication skills and problem-solving initiatives.

* Driven, self-motivated, and autonomous with a can-do attitude.

Skills and Abilities

* In-depth knowledge of UK and US MOD / Government security industry standards: IPSA / List X / Facility Security Clearance / Personnel Security Clearance / FBI background checks.

* Experience working with National Security departments: DSS / DoD, NSVS, DISA.

Please note you will require eligibility to attain UK Security Clearance to accept this position