Security Operations Manager

Overview

As Security Operations Manager, you lead a high‑performing security function at a secure site, shaping strategic security delivery and safeguarding people, assets and facilities. You’ll manage a multidisciplinary team, build trusted relations with customers and senior stakeholders, and contribute to national security objectives through effective risk and contract governance. This role offers leadership development within a large, innovative organisation that values collaboration and impact. You’ll thrive in a fast‑paced, regulated environment and influence security outcomes at the heart of critical operations.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension with life assurance
• Digital GP and health check via Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible working
• Be Kind Day / volunteering leave

Responsibilities

• Lead physical, personnel and contract security operations onsite
• Manage and mentor a security team with clear direction
• Cultivate strong relationships with strategic customers and stakeholders
• Provide security expertise to support high-priority projects and facilities initiatives
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory and government security obligations

Key requirements

• Experience in security, defence, government or similarly regulated settings
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with strategic customers and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments
• Direct people management experience in a matrix organisation
• Commercial awareness and understanding of contract and business management principles

• Leadership and people management
• Stakeholder engagement and influencing
• Strategic thinking and relationship building
• Security operations management
• Regulatory and contractual compliance
• Risk assessment and governance

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