Security Controller in Reading, Berkshire

Security Controller
90k

We’re looking for an experienced Security Controller to lead our client’s protective-security function, working directly with senior leadership to support business growth, unlock new opportunities and ensure security never becomes a barrier to delivery.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of personnel security, Government security compliance, physical protection and classified information, acting as the organisation’s principal authority on protective security.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Security governance: Own the security framework, policies, risk register and protective-security controls.
• Government compliance: Maintain Facility Security Clearance (FSC) and ensure compliance with GovS 007, IPSA and relevant Government requirements.
• Personnel vetting: Oversee BPSS, SC and DV processes, including UKSV sponsorship, renewals and aftercare.
• Business growth: Work with HR, Recruitment and programme teams to align clearance requirements with hiring, mobilisation and new opportunities.
• Physical and classified security: Safeguard sites, people, sensitive assets and classified information.
• Assurance and inspections: Lead preparations for Government inspections, customer audits and security assurance activities.
• Senior stakeholder engagement: Advise on security risks, challenge decisions where necessary and drive continuous improvement.
• International security: Maintain applicable NATO and international security arrangements.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll be an established security professional with experience in defence, Government or another classified environment. You’ll combine strong technical knowledge with the confidence to take ownership, influence senior stakeholders and make sound decisions.

You’ll bring:

• Experience as a Security Controller, Deputy Security Controller or in a comparable protective-security role.
• Strong knowledge of FSC, GovS 007, IPSA and National Security Vetting.
• Hands-on experience managing UKSV sponsorship and organisational vetting across BPSS, SC and DV.
• Knowledge of physical security, classified information and protective-security controls.
• Experience managing Government inspections, customer audits and security assurance.

Experience within an FSC-accredited organisation, NATO security or an international group would be advantageous. DV experience or existing DV clearance would also be beneficial.

Why Consider It?

Real ownership. Senior-level influence. The opportunity to make your mark.

You’ll shape the security function within a growing technology business, working closely with leadership to ensure the organisation can pursue ambitious opportunities with confidence.

If you’re ready to take ownership of a broad security function and play a meaningful role in the business’s future, we’d welcome a confidential conversation.