Programme Security Lead
Full-Time
Bristol, site-based
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 culture.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Programme Security Lead to join our Defence business in Bristol. In this role, you will be responsible for managing daily security operations for our newest Defence programmes.
What you will be doing:
With this exciting opportunity you will get a chance to:
- As part of the Programme Security team, support the day to day security activities associated with Defence programmes including the administration of programme security budget and schedule.
- Support the planning, co-ordination and execution of programme security standards and requirements, managing compliance against the GovS 007 Security policy.
- Lead on the creation and maintenance of operational security procedures, work instructions and local operating instructions, including our satellite locations.
- Coordinate security management plans, the security management processes and security risk registers to support compliant security outcomes.
- Where required, interface on security topics with National and International partners and government agencies.
- Support the Programme Security Team in the event of a programme compartment/facility security incident, breech, or emergency. Support security investigations, maintaining appropriate records and reports, and linking into the Defence security team.
- Maintain awareness of current and future changes in government and company guidance or legislation that may impact on the local operating procedures and work instructions.
Who we’re looking for:
At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. And for this role, we are looking for someone who:
- Lives our company behaviours to ensure “do the right thing” is achieved for all Security requirements.
- Has a sound knowledge of UK security regulations, UK MOD security policies and understanding of the principles of security management.
- Good understanding of project management (Budget, scheduling, risk and reporting).
- Good influencing and communication skills, including training planning & delivery.
- Ability to work collaboratively both internally and externally across the UK and International programme enterprise driving operational delivery.
- Preferably experienced in handling Government classified assets and Government security standards.
This role will require you to hold a Developed Vetting (DV). To start, you will require a minimum Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
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.
Grade: SNBG 7 - 9
For further information please contact: Lizzie Moore - [email protected]
Job CategoryProject ManagementPosting Date11 Aug 2026; 00:08Posting End Date10 Aug 2026Skills Required
- Developed Vetting (DV) clearance
- Minimum Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to start
- Sound knowledge of UK security regulations and UK MOD security policies
- Understanding of the principles of security management
- Good understanding of project management (budget, scheduling, risk and reporting)
- Good influencing and communication skills, including training planning and delivery
- Ability to work collaboratively across UK and international programme stakeholders
- Experience handling Government classified assets and Government security standards
Rolls-Royce Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is strengthened by a U.S. 401(k) program and recent Indianapolis agreements that enhanced retirement benefits. This foundation is complemented by an ongoing company emphasis on competitive retirement provisions across regions.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity value is broadened through a global employee share plan with a broad-based grant in 2024. A matched-purchase program introduced in 2025 further extends access to share ownership.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible benefits are highlighted through a holistic, choice-based package and flexible working principles under the People Deal. Regional tailoring provides options spanning wellbeing, recognition, and other locally relevant rewards.
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