Security & Emergency Preparedness Advisor

11 Dec 2025

Chemring Energetics UK is a global business providing a range of equipment based on energetic materials for defence, civil defence, and key commercial customers.

We're looking for a Security & Emergency Preparedness Advisor to join our HSE team at Ardeer, reporting to the HSE Manager. This is a key role in managing the day-to-day fire management and security operations at Ardeer, ensuring that the site has suitable and sufficient controls to prevent fire and maintain resilience against any physical security threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and provide expert specialist security and emergency preparedness advice for the business.
• Lead and coordinate training for Emergency Response Teams (ERTs).
• Develop, maintain, and implement emergency plans to ensure a consistent and coordinated response system.
• Provide effective physical security practices for a high-hazard manufacturing facility.
• Develop security plans in line with relevant legislation and guidance.
• Manage the physical security operation at Ardeer, including the Security Officer team and interface with contractors.
• Assist the DGSA on transportation of hazardous materials entering and leaving the site.
• Implement Chemring Group Security Standards across Ardeer operations.
• Develop and enforce physical security standards, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Maintain security logs, documentation, and prepare regular security reports.
• Conduct security inspections, audits, and general monitoring to ensure compliance.
• Ensure compliance with the security provisions in the Explosives Regulations 2014 (L151).
• Support the development of ERT processes and COMAH emergency planning with Local Resilience Partnerships.
• Maintain an upward briefing and coordination system for strategic, tactical, and operational support.
• Lead investigations into physical security incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct fire risk assessments, develop fire plans, and liaise with local fire services.
• Train fire wardens and staff in fire prevention, evacuation drills, and fire management assurance processes.
• Arrange regular fire alarm tests and site-wide fire drills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualification with Security Institute – BTEC Level 3 Security Management.
• Knowledge of The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
• Experience in security, logistics, or defence environments.
• Proven supervisory experience.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• NEBOSH Certificate – Fire & Risk Management (or equivalent).

The Ideal Candidate

• Personally committed to Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental standards.
• Strong bias for action to identify potential problems and coordinate resolutions proactively.
• Continually seeks and implements new ideas that deliver business benefit.
• Ability to lead, build, and develop effective relationships, instilling a strong Security Culture.
• Strong IT, communication, and team-working skills.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures to ensure site and company compliance.

Benefits
In return, we offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits, including pension, healthcare, employee assistance programmes, and a range of flexible benefits such as Cycle2Work and employee discounts.

If you're ready to play a key role in maintaining Ardeer's security and emergency preparedness and to shape a strong safety and security culture, we'd love to hear from you

Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to

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No terminology in this advertisement is intended to be deemed discriminatory. We are pleased to accept applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.