We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Facility Security Officer to join our existing experienced team.
What do we look for in a Facility Security Officer?
We are powered by brilliant people. As a Facility Security Officer, you will demonstrate a knowledge of the following:
Role Responsibilities
- Knowledge of MOD security policies, JSPs (e.g. JSP 440), and government security standards
- Experience implementing physical, personnel, and information security measures
- Ability to maintain compliance with security regulations and audit requirements
- Day‑to‑day management of the facility
- Experience managing secure buildings or government/military facilities
- Oversight of contractors working in secure environments
- Managing keys, passes, visitor control, and access permissions
- Supporting business continuity and emergency planning
- Ability to conduct security risk assessments and produce mitigation plans
- Monitoring threats and vulnerabilities affecting facilities
- Supporting internal and external security auditsEnsuring secure storage of classified materials
- Liaising with military personnel, civil servants, contractors, and security teams
- Delivering security briefings and awareness training
- Writing clear reports and maintaining accurate security records
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to challenge non‑compliance appropriately
- Support Health & Safety coordination, including policies, risk assessments (DSE), logs and training
- Support and facilitate routine checks, inductions, drills, and contractor management
- Ensure statutory compliance (fire, electrical, water hygiene, etc.)
What we’re looking for
Essential
- Experience in MOD policies and procedures
- Experience in Physical Security and facilities management
- Experience in incident response and management
- Highly organised, reliable, and discreet
- Strong communication and stakeholder skills
- Eligible for and willing to obtain high‑level clearance
Desirable
- IOSH Managing Safely, First Aid or Fire Warden
- Familiarity with access control, CCTV or alarm systems
- Experience supporting an office fit out or systems upgrade
A word on UK Security Clearance
Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.
More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK
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