Programme Security Lead
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Programme Security Lead
Full-Time
Bristol site-based
Why join Rolls-Royce
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce youll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength and all perspectives experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Security Lead to join our Defence business in this role you will be responsible for managing daily security operations for our newest Defence programmes.
What you will be doing:
With this exciting opportunity you will get a chance to:
- As part of the Programme Security team support the day to day security activities associated with Defence programmes including the administration of programme security budget and schedule.
- Support the planning co-ordination and execution of programme security standards and requirements managing compliance against the GovS 007 Security policy.
- Lead on the creation and maintenance of operational security procedures work instructions and local operating instructions including our satellite locations.
- Coordinate security management plans the security management processes and security risk registers to support compliant security outcomes.
- Where required interface on security topics with National and International partners and government agencies.
- Support the Programme Security Team in the event of a programme compartment/facility security incident breech or emergency. Support security investigations maintaining appropriate records and reports and linking into the Defence security team.
- Maintain awareness of current and future changes in government and company guidance or legislation that may impact on the local operating procedures and work instructions.
Who were looking for:
At Rolls-Royce we put safety first do the right thing keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. And for this role we are looking for someone who:
- Lives our company behaviours to ensure do the right thing is achieved for all Security requirements.
- Has a sound knowledge of UK security regulations UK MOD security policies and understanding of the principles of security management.
- Good understanding of project management (Budget scheduling risk and reporting).
- Good influencing and communication skills including training planning & delivery.
- Ability to work collaboratively both internally and externally across the UK and International programme enterprise driving operational delivery.
- Preferably experienced in handling Government classified assets and Government security standards.
This role will require you to hold a Developed Vetting (DV). To start you will require a minimum Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you dont currently already have this in place.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing competitive resilient and growing company. Join us and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued diverse perspectives fuel innovation and everyone can thrive.
Grade:SNBG 7 - 10
For further information please contact:Lizzie Moore -
Job Category
Project ManagementPosting Date
09 Jul 2026; 00:07Posting End Date
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