Defence Security & Compliance Officer

Security Controller

Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum
Bonus: Up to 8%
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, days
Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays
Subsidised gym membership
Employee discounts
Employee events
Permanent position
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are working with a successful and growing specialist engineering business in York to recruit a Security Controller following an internal move within the business.

This is a key position responsible for ensuring the company's security systems, processes and procedures remain effective, compliant and well understood across the business.

Working with employees across the business and external security stakeholders, you'll provide advice, guidance and practical solutions to security and compliance requirements.

The role will involve:

Leading security assurance activities and supporting List X / FSC compliance
Developing, implementing and reviewing security policies and procedures
Producing security risk assessments, audits, plans and supporting documentation
Ensuring security processes are clearly communicated and understood
Managing personnel security vetting for employees and visitors
Acting as a key contact for relevant government security representatives and external authorities
Providing security advice and guidance to employees at all levels
Monitoring compliance and identifying areas for improvement
Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Researching and analysing information to develop practical security solutions
You'll ideally have:

Experience implementing and monitoring security activities
Experience developing policies, procedures and security processes
Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to provide clear advice and guidance at all levels
A practical, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
Strong attention to detail and personal integrity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Security, Compliance or Defence professional looking to take ownership of security processes within a growing specialist engineering environment.

 Closing date is 15 th of October 2026

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