Physical Security Manager

Job Title:              Physical Security Manager
Location:              Plymouth, Devon
Compensation:    £51,941 + Benefits
Role Type:           Full time / Permanent
Role ID:               SF62163

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Physical Security Manager at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role
As a Physical Security Manager, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. you will be responsible for implementing and managing security measures to protect Babcock from physical and other threats. You will collaborate with various teams, including IT, HR, and Legal, to ensure that security measures align with business goals and regulatory requirements. Your role will involve conducting risk assessments, implementing security policies and procedures, conducting investigations, and providing training to employees on security best practices.
 

Day-to-day, you’ll conduct security assessments: evaluate physical security measures and identify potential vulnerabilities, recording risk and escalating when appropriate.  

• Develop security plans and reports: Create and implement comprehensive security strategies to protect against threats.
• Oversee and contribute to the development of full security system requirements of people, process, technology, information and facilities, including the compliant installation and maintenance.
• Ability to understand and implement technological security systems such as CCTV, access control, and alarm systems.
• Coordinate and manage responses to security incidents, including assistance in investigations and reporting.
• Work closely with law enforcement and other security agencies to enhance security measures.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard. 

Essential experience of the Physical Security Manager

• Extensive security management experience or a related field.
• Experience in the armed forces or working within Defence – Desirable.
• Understanding and managing security risks effectively and experience in conducting risk assessments and security audits.
• Knowledge of security technologies and how to implement them.
• The ability to lead a team and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• High levels of IT literacy are required, especially in all aspects of Microsoft Office, to write detailed reports and analyse/manipulate data. 

Qualifications for the Physical Security Manager

• Level 5 Diploma in Security Management: This qualification covers principles of physical security management, including access control, surveillance, and perimeter protection.
• BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Security Management: Offered by the Security Institute, this course provides a broad understanding of security theory and best practices.
• Level 5 Certificate in Physical Security Management: 
• Current UK Driving License 

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role.
 

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer 

• Generous holiday allowance 
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme 
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave 
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International 
For over a century Babcock  has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. 

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 07/03/2025

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