Location
Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG
Employment Type
Full time / Permanent – 35 hours per week. Hybrid working patterns available under local agreement.
Compensation
£44,600 - £55,800 depending on experience + benefits.
Role Overview
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Security Assurance Manager at our Plymouth, Devon site. As a Security Assurance Manager, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary, protecting critical infrastructure within our Naval Nuclear business. This high‑impact leadership position shapes how security assurance is delivered across a complex, highly regulated environment.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive security assurance programme across the site
* Manage assurance activities, including audit planning, resource allocation, and evidence gathering
* Provide leadership and direction to a high‑performing security assurance team
* Analyse security performance, identifying risks, and recommend solutions to improve resilience
* Coordinate compliance with government standards, legal requirements, and industry best practice
Essential Experience
* Demonstrable experience in assurance, audit, or compliance within a regulated industry
* Proven track record of leading teams delivering audit, assurance, or inspection activities
* Strong people management and communication skills, including handling complex stakeholder relationships
* Experience conducting audits and/or willingness to achieve formal lead auditor qualifications
* Knowledge of security standards such as Government Standard 007 and familiarity with ISO frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001)
Qualifications
* Level 5 management or leadership qualification (or equivalent experience)
* IOSH Managing Safely (or willingness to obtain)
* Completion of, or willingness to complete, NPSA training
* Professional membership in a related discipline (desirable)
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Benefits
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading allows employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave (open Feb–March annually)
* 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one paid working day a year (or equivalent hours) to volunteer with a chosen organisation or registered charity
Additional Information
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with subject 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
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