Deputy Site Security Manager

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

Deputy Site Security Manager

Hybrid working arrangement: 5 days per week on site (based on full time hours)

Working hours: Full time or part time hours available

As the Deputy Site Security Manager this role is defined as the person accountable / responsible for the daily security operations on a number of smaller Thales UK Sites and is the Facility Security Controller (FSC) locations that require one.

Key Responsibilities:

Key Tasks Summary

• Oversee coordination and execution of site security operations covering physical, material, document, personnel, and information security, ensuring Facility Security Clearance (FSC) maintenance and acting as site point of contact with accreditors.
• Implement security policies and processes per corporate governance within the Chorus referential system.
• Participate in site management meetings and assist with internal and external audits.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Site Security Plan (SSP) and site security risk register.
• Manage issuing, storage, mustering, and destruction of classified assets.
• Advise site management, PSOs, IAOs, employees, and Site Security Contacts (SSCs) on security matters, including Security Grading Guides and Security Aspects Letters (SALs).
• Support F1686 approvals for UK subcontractors and overseas collaborations, and oversee IVCO notifications for government visits and Letters of Intent (LOI).
• Collaborate with third-party service providers to manage manned guarding contracts.
• Maintain Thales site and relevant HMG accreditations.
• Lead security awareness campaigns for staff and contractors.
• Liaise with customers and subcontractors to ensure secure contract execution.
• Interface with project managers and stakeholders to embed security compliance according to standards such as ISO27001:2013, HMG Security Policy Framework, JSP 440 (MOD), UK legislation, and others.
• Support Information Asset Owners (IAOs) in risk identification and treatment.
• Promote awareness of current HMG and company security requirements and ensure implementation.
• Report and investigate suspected security breaches, recommending corrective actions as needed.

Core Benefits:

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• Performance-related bonus
• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
• 24 hours volunteering paid for
• Private healthcare (grade dependent)
• Pension scheme
• Life cover
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• You can read about some of our other benefits here: UK benefits | Thales Group

Security Clearance Requirement:

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.

At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.

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