Industrial Security Manager

The Industrial Security Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with government, corporate, and industry security policies relating to the protection of classified and sensitive information within industrial or defence-related environments. The Security Manager manages, monitors, and enforces security controls to safeguard personnel, assets, facilities, and data in accordance with national and international standards.

Maintain and enforce compliance with industry security policies, procedures and regulations (E.g. GovS 007, IPSA, FSC, or equivalent national standards) Acting as the focal point for all personnel, physical, protective, and facility security matters across the business. Support audits, inspections, and assessments by the relevant contracting authorities or government entities. Managing security clearances, vetting activities and personnel security processes throughout the employee lifecycle. Developing, maintaining and delivering security policies, procedures, awareness programmes and mandatory training. Oversee physical security systems and processes (e.g. alarms, CCTV, access control systems, visitor/contractors) in compliance with regulatory standards. Overseeing the protection, handling and control of classified, sensitive and commercially confidential information. Supporting the investigation, reporting and resolution of security incidents, breaches and potential threats. Working closely with IT, Cyber Security and operational teams to ensure systems, facilities and information assets remain appropriately protected. Providing security advice and assurance to business projects, bids, customer engagements and strategic initiatives. Supporting business growth by ensuring security considerations are embedded into proposals, programmes and operational activities from the outset.

3-5 years' experience in industrial security, defence, or other security roles. Detail orientated with the ability to work under minimal supervision. High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information. Experience implementing and managing physical security controls, including CCTV, intrusion detection, access control and alarm systems. Skilled in conducting risk assessments, identifying security vulnerabilities and implementing proportionate mitigation strategies. Proficient in managing classified systems, databases, and secure facilities. UK Security Clearance is required for this role. Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Previous experience acting as a Company Security Controller (CSC), Facility Security Controller (FSC) or similar security leadership role Experience working within defence, aerospace, maritime, government or other highly regulated industries Experience working within a growing technology or engineering organisation Understanding of both physical and information security disciplines and how they interact across a business A proactive mindset with the ability to influence security culture and drive continuous improvement across the organisation

Take ownership of security matters and follow actions through to completion Communicate security requirements clearly and confidently across all levels of the business Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared business and security objectives Identify potential issues early and develop practical, proportionate solutions Handle confidential and sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion Maintain accurate records and consistently high standards of attention to detail Manage workloads effectively to meet deadlines and changing business priorities Build trusted relationships with internal teams, customers and external stakeholders Apply sound judgement and initiative when addressing security challenges Support a culture in which security is understood as an enabler of safe and sustainable business growth

At Kraken, you will have the opportunity to shape and strengthen security within a growing organisation working on complex, innovative and strategically important projects.

You will take on a visible and trusted role, working across the business to embed security into our people, facilities, systems and operations. Your expertise will directly support Kraken's ability to deliver for its customers, pursue new opportunities and protect the sensitive information and assets entrusted to us.

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can make a meaningful impact and help ensure that security remains at the heart of how we operate and grow.

25 days holiday per year, plus paid bank holiday After two years' consecutive service, one additional day's annual leave up to a maximum of five additional days annual leave Holiday buy/sell, up to five days per calendar year Flexi working, core hours 10:00 to 15:00, subject to departmental requirements Private Medical Insurance with optional family cover Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution, there is no cap on the employee contribution level Life assurance 3x salary Group Income Protection Health Care Cash Plan Cycle to Work Scheme Electric Car Scheme Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health and wellbeing support Professional membership reimbursement

Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks.

Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities to all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.