Job: Security Lead
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Location: Dorset
Salary: Competitive
Term: Permanent
Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting)
Please note: We will only consider applications from individuals with at least an active SC Clearance.
We are seeking an experienced Security Lead to play a pivotal role in safeguarding and strengthening our ecosystem and its facilities. This is a senior opportunity for a security professional with proven expertise across cyber, physical, personnel, and supply chain security.
Reporting to the Director of Security, you will shape and deliver our security strategy, working with high-level stakeholders across the public sector. You will champion best practice, lead on risk management, and ensure resilience through robust monitoring, response, and recovery frameworks.
What we’re looking for:
* 5+ years’ experience in both cyber and physical security environments.
* Strong track record engaging with senior stakeholders across public and private sectors.
* In-depth knowledge of security standards and legislation (ISO 27001, NIST, UK GDPR, DPA 2018).
* A recognised security credential (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent).
* High levels of integrity, judgement, and delivery focus.
Desirable: Defence, and/or central government experience, UK Government vetting, and advanced security qualifications.
If you are motivated by protecting complex, high-stakes environments and influencing at the highest levels, we would like to hear from you.