Overview
Security & Information Officer (Defence) – NCC
Location: Bristol based with Hybrid working – 2 days on site, 3 days home
Salary: £27,630 to £36,551 per annum (experience dependent)
Government Security Clearance: You will be required to undertake DV level security clearance if successful securing this role. Please only apply if willing to undertake clearance process.
Advert end date: 19th October 2025. We reserve the right to withdraw the advert earlier if required.
Summary: NCC is the UK’s innovation partner. We’re supporting a range of interesting new projects in the defence sector and are hiring for an additional Security & Information Officer to join our expanding secure operations team.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll support secure working across NCC, working collaboratively with colleagues to provide guidance and develop practical approaches to information protection alongside innovation, engineering and operations. They ensure continuous improvement of policies and process in line with developing requirements of legislation and accreditation. Examples of specific activities include:
* Signposting to use of Secure Operations processes and policies
* Responding to queries
* Providing education, training and briefings to NCC personnel, contractors and visitors
* Supporting the development of practical approaches to secure working in engineering and office spaces, to enable technical and operational activity to happen in an appropriately secure manner
* Attending collaborative working groups such as Space Review Board
* Supporting security audits
* Supporting asset management
* Review compliance with security policies and procedures
* Document security risks, and support the mitigation of threats to the confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability and relevant compliance of information systems
* Document security incidents and near misses in a timely manner, escalating if necessary
* Support the Secure Operations team during visits and inspections by representatives of the Government or other contracting authorities
* Support the recording and management of classified assets in accordance with established security procedures and asset registers
* Support with internal security audits, acting as a spot check for compliance to policies and processes
* Undertake other support activities as required by the business as time allows
* Projects, Change and Improvement – Work with Delivery, Sector and Capability teams to ensure that Security is considered from the outset of a project, throughout the project lifecycle, and in transition to business-as-usual
What we’re looking for
We will prioritise applications with background in fields such as engineering or defence. Specific experience we will look for in your CV would include:
* Experience in a similar role with responsibilities for security, vetting or information protection
* Willingness to undertake government security clearances. Existing security clearance a plus for us
* Experience of creating and editing policies, processes and procedures
* Knowledge of information security risk management and a working knowledge of cybersecurity would be beneficial but we are not looking for a cyber security professional
Personal qualities: a high level of personal integrity, the ability to professionally handle confidential matters with good judgment and maturity. Good communication skills, analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with a range of people.
What we offer
Hybrid and flexible working patterns, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. Focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development to help you build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.
Unsure if you should apply? Reach out to the recruitment team – Recruitment@NCCuk.com
About NCC
We bridge the gap between academia and industry, helping companies of all sizes to capitalise on cutting-edge innovations to deliver more. We do this across the entire product lifecycle, from concept to end-of-life. NCC is part of the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult and the University of Bristol, evolved from our origins as the National Centre of Excellence in composite technology. We provide access to world-class expertise, facilities, and collaboration to support your career and UK innovation.
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