Data Controller

Due to continued growth, Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for a Site Security Controller. As a Site Security Controller, you will join an established Integrated Project Team (IPT), reporting to the Project Lead on Site. You will act as the point of contact for all security related activities at a Secure Facility in Southampton, Edinburgh or Luton. You will provide all security advice, guidance and support, providing a professional, polite and considered response in compliance with both company policies and National Security requirements.
This position requires full time working on site.
What You’ll Do As a Site Security Controller
Site Security Controllers are responsible for providing all security advice, guidance and support to ensuring the project operates all its activities on site in compliance with company policies and National Security requirements.
Daily Duties of a Site Security Controller Include
Manage access into the secure facility for all regular and visiting staff and internal and external visitors, including
Completing checks on Security Clearance.
Ensuring adherence to Security Policies and necessary escorting.
Management of passes for secure facility.
Management of lock combinations for secure facility doors & secure cabinets.
Control of Classified Assets & Artefacts.
Management of Registers of Classified Assets & Artefacts.
Muster & Audit of Classified Assets & Artefacts.
Destruction of Classified Assets & Artefacts.
In liaison with Site Security Manager, manage Cryptographic equipment and material for secure facility.
Managing records of goods entering and leaving the secure facilities.
Liaison with Site Goods In and Security teams to ensure adherence to Security Policies.
Liaison with wider Site Security & UK Security teams.
Facilitate inspections and audits of secure facility by external inspection teams (E.g. Brief new joiners and departmental staff on all aspects of facility security as and when required.
Cultivate and deliver sound business security knowledge in response to project, IT or personal needs.
Coordinate and control the Secure Facility Security Risk Registers.
Deal with general site enquiries and complaints, in a professional, approachable and constructive way, providing exceptional customer service.
Liaising with other companies and agencies to facilitate contractual compliance with HMG SPF for Classified Material, supporting the Site Security Manager.
Report to the Site Security Manager any issues or concerns that may have an impact on the company’s security and compliance with National Security Regulations.
Coordinate the archiving and deleting of security held information in accordance with Company, HMG SPF and the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
Provide instruction and training to both permanent and temporary staff on the company and government security requirements as necessary.
Contribute to the building of a team spirit atmosphere.
Military, Security Services, Prison Service, HMG, Police, Financial Services, Secure Engineering).
Must hold, or be able to achieve, UKSV DV Security Clearance with no restrictions.
Proficient level of IT skills (MS Office packages).
Excellent telephone manner and ability to deal effectively with outside agencies.
Security Clearance
We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
Secure your Future Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
Your Wellbeing Matters Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
Rewarding Performance All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
Never Stop Learning Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
Refer a friend Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
Tailored Perks Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
Flexible working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. Contract Type
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