Programme Security Lead

Programme Security Lead – Bristol

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Security Lead to join our Defence business in Bristol. In this role, you will be responsible for managing daily security operations for our newest Defence programmes.

• Support the day‑to‑day security activities associated with Defence programmes, including the administration of programme security budget and schedule.
• Plan, coordinate and execute 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.
• Interface on security topics with National and International partners and government agencies where required.
• Support the Programme Security Team in the event of a programme compartment/facility security incident, breach, 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.

• 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 an 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.

The role requires you to hold a Developed Vetting (DV) level clearance. Initially, a minimum Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats is required;
Rolls‑Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not already have this in place.

Rolls‑Royce is committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.