Security & Information Officer

Reporting to the Business Process & Governance Director and working closely with the UK&I Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you will act as the primary security focal point across a diverse portfolio of defence operations. You will help drive a strong security culture, deliver governance excellence, and support business growth in a highly regulated environment. What You’ll Be Doing As Security & Information Officer, you will:

• Lead and coordinate information security activities across Defence, Marine & Aerospace operations.
• Manage and maintain security accreditation programmes including Cyber Essentials Plus, Secure by Design (SBD) and other relevant frameworks.
• Monitor compliance with security policies, contractual obligations, and government regulations.
• Investigate security incidents, coordinate responses, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Provide expert security advice and guidance to operational and corporate teams.
• Act as the key liaison with the MOD, DIO, Top-Level Budget Holders (TLBs), and other government security stakeholders.
• Support the implementation and ongoing management of Security Aspects Letters (SALs) and customer-specific security requirements.
• Prepare the business for audits, inspections, accreditations, and assurance reviews.
• Coordinate personnel security processes, including vetting activities, onboarding, and offboarding requirements.
• Develop and deliver engaging security awareness campaigns, training programmes, and communications.
• Support bid, mobilisation, and contract transition activities from a security perspective.
• Promote a culture of security, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organisation., If you’re passionate about security, governance, and supporting defence operations in a highly regulated environment, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Security & Information Officer to lead the security and information assurance agenda across our Defence, Marine & Aerospace business. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding sensitive information, personnel, systems, and assets while ensuring compliance with government, military, customer, and contractual security requirements., * Experience in information security, security governance, assurance, compliance, or risk management within a defence, government, or highly regulated environment.

• Strong understanding of UK Government security requirements and information assurance principles.
• Knowledge of cyber security standards, frameworks, and accreditation requirements.
• Experience managing security incidents, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across operational and corporate functions.

Desirable Experience

• Professional security qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with the MOD, DIO, defence infrastructure projects, or government contractors.
• Knowledge of JSP 440, DEFCON 76, Secure by Design, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, and NIST frameworks.

Key Attributes We’re looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Strong risk awareness and sound judgement.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

We ensure you’re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.