Security Controller

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Nottingham
Salary
40000.00 - 45000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
10 Oct 2021
Closes
07 Nov 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Security Controller

Location: Nottingham

Salary: Circa GBP40,000 (there is flexibility for candidates that fully meet the criteria)

Fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional to undertake a rewarding position with a key provider to the Government, Security & Defence sector. You will be responsible for creating a security culture in line with UK Government Security requirements, managing company security policies, carrying out security briefings/toolbox talks and raising security awareness across the department.

The role offers tremendous scope for long term progression.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Create and maintain security culture in line with UK Government Security requirements

* Maintenance of all security procedures

* Take ownership of the asset register.

* Carry out briefings, toolbox talks & training for staff and contractors with regards to security policies.

* Hold ultimate authority for control of all security and associated accreditations, compliances and activity across the business

* Prepare the business for, and participate in, internal and external audits.

* Undertake all aspects of protectively marked material control, storage and destruction.

* Full responsibility for documenting and maintaining the Security Policy and Risk Management Accreditation document sets.

* Manage contract obligations and associated actions including logging and distributing Security Aspects Letters, policy management and arranging and conducting audits - to include flow-down to contractors where necessary.

* Keep up to date on all relevant legislative changes, technological advances and best practice working closely with the Security Director and all other employees.

* Take full responsibility for the safeguarding of crypto information and supporting IT in delivery of cyber security environment.

* Provide security advice and best practice guidance to the business in respect of site relocations and acquisitions and business continuity planning.

* Assist HR with security vetting on new staff, review, and routine refresher briefings for all employees and prior to overseas travel of existing staff.

* Work with National Security Vetting providers to undertake and manage security vetting above Baseline, where appropriate.

* Support the sales team as and when required in defining an appropriate Information Security response to potential clients.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

* Experience in a similar Security Controller role

* Knowledge of Security Policy Framework, and ISO 27001

* Positive and professional attitude with the ability to work well independently.

* Proactive with the ability to identify process improvement and implement any changes.

* In-depth understanding of security vetting and the threats to an organisation's security and integrity

Momentum - Security Recruitment Specialists

Established as a Security Recruitment specialist Momentum Recruitment provide a quality focused recruitment service for the provision of permanent, contract & temporary staff across the EMEA region.

Momentum Security Recruitment covers the following markets.

• Corporate Security
• Manned Guarding - Management & Operations
• Manned Guarding - SIA licensed Officer & site personnel staff
• Retail Loss Prevention, Audit & Fraud
• Security Sales & Business Development
• Risk Management