Security Assurance Manager

Company: Babcock International Group
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Location: Plymouth
Job Description:

Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: £44,600 – £55,800 Depending on Experience + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF73540

Security Assurance Manager

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Security Assurance Manager at our Plymouth, Devon site.

Role Summary

As a Security Assurance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in protecting critical infrastructure within our Naval Nuclear business, delivering security assurance across a complex regulated environment.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive security assurance programme across the site
  • Manage assurance activities, including audit planning, resource allocation, and evidence gathering
  • Provide leadership and direction to a high-performing security assurance team
  • Analyse security performance, identify risks, and recommend solutions to improve resilience
  • Coordinate compliance with government standards, legal requirements, and industry best practice

Essential Experience

  • Demonstrable experience in assurance, audit, or compliance within a regulated industry
  • Proven track record of leading teams delivering audit, assurance, or inspection activities
  • Strong people management and communication skills, including handling complex stakeholder relationships
  • Experience conducting audits and/or willingness to achieve formal lead auditor qualifications
  • Knowledge of security standards such as Government Standard 007 and familiarity with ISO frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001)

Qualifications

  • Level 5 management or leadership qualification (or equivalent experience)
  • Relevant assurance or audit qualification (or equivalent experience)
  • IOSH Managing Safely (or willingness to obtain)
  • Completion of, or willingness to complete, NPSA training
  • Professional membership in a related discipline (desirable)

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance.

What We Offer

  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
  • Digital GP, annual health check, and nutrition consultations via Aviva DigiCare+
  • Employee shopping savings portal
  • Payment of professional fees
  • Reservists receive 10 days special paid leave
  • Holiday trading – employees may buy or sell leave within specified window
  • ‘Be Kind Day’ – paid leave for volunteering

We are a disability confident committed employer. For reasonable adjustments and flexible working, please contact careers@babcockinternational.com.

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Posted: May 19th, 2026