UK Security Manager / Group Security Controller

Location: Winnersh, Wokingham

 Position Role Type: Remote At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defence industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defence. Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced and highly capable UK Security Manager / Group Security Controller to manage and oversee all aspects of protective security for its UK operations. This role will ensure compliance with UK Government Security requirements, including the HMG Security Framework, Information Assurance Standards, and Good Practice Guides. The role is critical in safeguarding the organisation's people, information, assets, and operations while supporting business resilience and crisis management efforts. The successful candidate will also work collaboratively as part of a global security function, providing regional leadership and expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This is a UK based *remote position.

Strategic Leadership and Compliance: Develop and implement security strategies and initiatives that align with organisational goals and comply with UK Government Security requirements, including the HMG Security Policy Framework, ISO 17799 & 27001 Security Frameworks, Information Assurance Standards, HMG International Visits Control Office (IVCO) notifications, and Cabinet Office STAMP requirements.  Act as the Group Security Controller, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, including the management of Security Aspects Letters (SALs) and the flow-down of security requirements to third parties and subcontractors.  Support Security Controllers and Site Security Control Officials at UK locations to ensure compliance to both legal and company requirements. Maintain a strong understanding of the UK Defence Sector’s security needs and vetting processes, ensuring full compliance with local laws, regulations, and customer expectations.  Conduct and oversee internal and external audits to ensure adherence to security policies and frameworks.  Facility and Physical Security Management: Oversee security operations across multiple UK sites, including site access, access control, visitor management, and maintenance of accreditations.  Conduct regular physical security assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and implement risk mitigation measures.  Support the management of technical and physical security systems, including access control, CCTV, alarm response procedures, and visitor management systems, in collaboration with the Global Security team and relevant Centres of Excellence (COEs).  Liaise with all relevant stakeholders in respect of on-site and off-site events, including overseas travel as required.  Security Awareness and Training:  Deliver security awareness training programs for both security and non-security practitioners on both HMG Security Frameworks and Physical Security requirements.  Conduct regular security briefings to senior leadership, site-based Security Control Officials, and employees.  Coordinate and support emergency response drills, ensuring all sites maintain updated security and evacuation plans.  Incident Response and Risk Management: Lead incident response efforts, including investigations, reporting, root-cause analysis, and post-incident