Operational Security Manager

Position Overview

Operational Security Manager – UK Business. The role is based in Ipswich, London or Manchester and requires on‑site presence during working hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of security professionals and managers within the Security Operations Team.
• Establish and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder/customer relationships, prioritising a customer‑first approach.
• Be responsible and accountable for the business unit’s physical estate, including security governance, policy and processes, visitor management, accreditation, assurance and audit, supplier management and maintenance, access control management, and incident & investigations management.
• Brief and govern the business unit on security awareness and compliance topics.
• Implement plans and budgets for monitoring, maintaining and improving the integrity of the physical estate.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Security Governance
• Stakeholder Management
• Policy Design
• Decision Making
• Access Control

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Typically qualified to degree level, or equivalent professional experience and/or recognised qualifications.
• Member of a Security Industry Professional Body (e.g., Institute of Information Security – CIISEC).
• Must hold and maintain DV Clearance – mandatory.
• Experience with Government security frameworks and accreditations.
• Experienced leadership and operational experience within industry – mandatory.
• Expert or Advanced level skills in Security Governance, Security Operations, Information Risk Management, Physical Security Strategy, Team Management, and Thought Leadership.
• Stakeholder Management experience at all levels of organisational hierarchies.

Requirements

DV (Developed Vetting) level security clearance is required. Candidates must have lived in the UK for 10+ years to qualify for clearance. An allowance of £5,000 per annum may be payable while the candidate holds DV clearance and continues to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance.

The role is full‑time (37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday, and must be based on site during working hours.

Package and Benefits

• 10% on target annual bonus
• Online private GP access 24/7 for employee and immediate family
• Market‑leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
• Equalised maternity, paternity and adoption leave – 18 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay
• Discounts on EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
• Market leading pension scheme – 5% from employee, 10% from employer
• Holiday purchase scheme

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