Job Description

Defence Head of Security & Resilience UK-MEA

Bristol/Hybrid

Management Level B

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Defence Head of Security & Resilience in Bristol.

We’re the second largest global provider of Defence aero-engine products and services globally with 16,000 engines in the service of 160 customers in 100 countries. Our engines power aircraft in every major sector, including transport, combat, patrol, trainers, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

The Defence Head of Security & Resilience (UK-MEA) is responsible for the effective and consistent implementation, delivery, management and co-ordination of the security & resilience policy, controls and assurance activity across the Defence Business, UK-MEA, in accordance with the strategic direction established by VP of Corporate & Defence Security.    

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location.  It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement.  As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average four days per week.

What you will be doing

As the Defence Head of Security & Resilience you will be responsible for setting and enforcing consistent Defence & Global Security & Resilience Team (GSART) policies across all UK-MEA  facilities, or where Defence work is being conducted, in  accordance with 'The FRAMEWORK' and customer regulations; including but not limited to, BC planning, data security, information security, physical security, personnel security and security in the supply chain.

You will also:

Provide line management of the Rolls-Royce Defence Bristol Security TeamDeliver and promote security education, training and awareness programmes which address employee behaviours, promoting a positive security culture throughout UKMEA.Support workplace and external investigations of incidents involving loss of, or damage to products, including in the supply chain, from / to Rolls-Royce sites throughout UK-MEA.Implement and monitor supply chain security assurance programme in accordance with all Security Aspects Letters.Implement and facilitate effective security risk management controls and mitigation for each Defence programme throughout UK-MEA.Act as the Security Controller for the UK Defence Business and manage personnel security, including security vetting, aftercare and insider threat programme.Represent the RR UK Defence Business at RR, Government, MoD and regulatory authority security meetings, contributing to the continuous development of security & resilience policies and practices.Assist with the implementation and enforcement of existing or creation of new Rolls-Royce Security & Resilience Policies, including Business Continuity processes for the Defence Business.Oversee security personnel and programs at Rolls-Royce facilities located in UK-MEA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Skills/ Qualifications:

Educated to bachelor’s degree level or equivalent/ relevant security experience is required (minimum).      At least 5 years relevant experience in a leadership role providing high level advice and risk-based solutions in a diverse range of disciplines.Minimum 10 years direct experience of managing security within strategic, classified, UK/US MoD programmes                                                     MOD formal security training and experience desirable  Extensive incident management experience in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.Strong knowledge of resilience and risk management best practices, standards, and governance requirements.  Experience with electronic and technical security is desirableMedium to High level physical condition with ability to move/ walk the area of large manufacturing facilities.               UKSV DV clearance is required to undertake this role     

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

To work for the Rolls-Royce business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance.  Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place.  Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Job Category

Security and Resilience

Posting Date

15 May 2025; 00:05

Posting End Date

31 May 2025