Project Security Officer - Submarines

Job Description

Job Title: Project Security Officer - Submarines

Working Pattern: 37 Hours/ Days

Working location: Derby/ Raynesway

An exciting opportunity for a Project Security Officer has arisen within the Safety, Security & Licensee Authority Business (SSLA), in Nuclear (Submarines), working in the Security Infrastructure Team.

You will lead and be accountable for overseeing all aspects of security relating to assigned Infrastructure Projects. This includes ensuring the security and safety of personnel, property, and information, and maintaining compliance with government policies, company policies, and client requirements. The role involves undertaking threat assessments, implementation of security protocols, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

In your role you will report to the Security Infrastructure Manager, and you will play a leading role within a wider team of project delivery and will be a primary point of contact for the provision of security support, advice and assurance for the RRSL Infrastructure programme.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance cultur

What you will be doing:

• Develop appropriate security standards in maintaining compliance with the relevant Rolls-Royce and Government security polices and regulations: Gov 007, Joint Service Publication’s.
• Undertake risk-based assurance, including compliance with legal and other requirements for infrastructure works and construction activities. Monitor progress and support business leaders to deliver their assurance plans. Interpret, communicate and drive action on trends and insights. Use assurance findings to improve risk management.
• Ensure all facility designs and functionality are understood, captured, and aligned to specified security requirements.
• Develop and maintain Security Operational requirements.
• Liaising with the Facility Project Management Team, maintain an accurate project plan for the implementation of security infrastructure and procedures during the construction phase up to approval and commissioning through the Business Requirements Documents process.
• Co-ordinate training and familiarisation of the facilities for the Security Operations team to ensure security arrangements and contingency plans are fit for purpose.
• Develop and implement the Contractor Security Management Plan to ensure the effective control of contractors whilst working on the facilities.
• Ensure the effective control of classified information, documentation and plans in accordance with RR and Government policies and regulations.
• Maintain awareness of current and future changes in government and company guidance or legislation that may impact on the local operating procedures and security instructions.

Position Qualifications:

• Significant experience gained in previous project management role (Project Lead), or experience gained within a relevant discipline, preferably on project work (Project Controller).
• MOD formal security training and experience desirable.
• Strong knowledge of security and risk management best practices, standards, and governance requirements.
• Experience with physical, electronic and technical security is desirable.
• Experience and understanding of the Facility Security Clearance (FSC) process, formerly known as ‘List X, Facilities Project Model (FPM) Framework/ Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work Stages.
• Able to multi-task and manage projects simultaneously. An extremely resourceful person.

For more than 60 years Rolls-Royce Submarines has designed, supplied and supported the nuclear propulsion plant, providing power for all UK Royal Navy nuclear submarines.

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t already have it. Due to the nature of work we conduct, we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive .

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As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Security and Resilience