Security Manager
Listed on 2026-09-26
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Security
Security Management & Operations, Site Security
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Security ManagerLocation:
Rosyth, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, GB, KY11 2YD
Onsite or Hybrid:
On Site
Job Title:
Security Manager
Location:
Rosyth, Fife
Role Type:
Full time / Permanent
Role
Lead security excellence at the heart of a critical defence infrastructure programme.
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Security Manager at Rosyth, near Dunfermline, Fife.
The role
As a Security Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding one of the UK's most important defence and marine engineering environments. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you'll ensure that physical security, classified information management and compliance with government security requirements are effectively managed across the site.
This is a high-profile leadership role where your expertise will directly support national security, protect critical infrastructure and enable the successful delivery of defence programmes. You'll work alongside stakeholders at all levels, influence strategic decision-making and lead security operations that make a real difference. In return, you'll have the opportunity to further develop your career within a global organisation committed to investing in its people and creating meaningful careers.
Day-to-day, you’ll be required to:
- Leading all aspects of physical security across the Rosyth Business Park site.
- Advising management teams on the interpretation and implementation of security requirements for classified contracts.
- Managing systems and processes that protect classified documents, materials and sensitive information.
- Overseeing the Security and Emergency Response Team to ensure an effective and efficient security service.
- Coordinating visitor management services and site-wide security activities while maintaining compliance with government standards.
This is a full time role that is based onsite ’ll work Monday to Friday with a half day on Friday.
Essential experience of the Security Manager:
- Previous experience working with Government security standards.
- Previous experience operating within a highly regulated environment subject to legislation and compliance requirements.
- A minimum of five years' experience within a relevant security management or security leadership role.
- Experience managing physical security operations, personnel or contracted security services.
- Experience interpreting and implementing security policies within defence, government or similarly regulated industries.
Qualifications for the Security Manager:
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - () .
What we offer
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+
Employee shopping savings portal
Payment of Professional Fees
Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work…
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