Head of Security & Resilience
- Location: Telford, Shropshire, England
- Salary: £70k - 80k per year
- Category
- Sector: Aerospace and Defence
- Contract type Permanent
- Employer: RBSL
- Consultant: William Shaw
Head of Security & Resilience – Lead the Front Line of Protection
Location: Telford | Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 + exceptional benefits
Are you a senior security professional ready to make a real impact? Our client is on the lookout for a Head of Security & Resilience to shape and drive strategic security initiatives across their organisation. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, this is a career-defining leadership role at the heart of operational safety, risk mitigation, and organisational resilience.
Join a company where security isn’t just compliance—it’s business-critical.
What You’ll Be Leading:
Oversee the development and execution of security governance, strategies, and operational resilience frameworks.
Ensure compliance with HMG security policies and industry standards across all areas.
Lead audits, risk assessments, and threat mitigation, identifying vulnerabilities before they become problems.
Act as the senior advisor on all things security, liaising closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders.
Shape and enhance the organisation’s business continuity plans, crisis response protocols, and protective security policies.
Champion a security-conscious culture throughout the business.
What You’ll Bring to the Role:
A strong background in security management, with a proven track record in HMG security policy and compliance.
Experience in defence, government, or highly regulated sectors is highly desirable.
Expertise in risk management, resilience planning, and security auditing.
Confident leadership skills and the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
A strategic mindset combined with hands-on delivery and operational awareness.
Perks That Set This Role Apart:
Up to £80,000 base salary
10% annual bonus
Company car or cash allowance
Private BUPA healthcare (family cover included)
Up to 10% employer pension contribution
Flexible working – enjoy a 4.5-day week
Application deadline: 18th April 2025