Defence Head of Security & Resilience, UK-MEA (UK, Middle East, Africa)

Job Description

Defence Head of Security & Resilience UK-MEA

Bristol Onsite

Management Level B

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 excellent opportunity has arisen for a Defence Head of Security & Resilience in Bristol.

We’re the second largest global provider of Defence aero-engine products and services globally with 16,000 engines in the service of 160 customers in 100 countries. Our engines power aircraft in every major sector, including transport, combat, patrol, trainers, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles.

The Defence Head of Security & Resilience (UK-MEA) is responsible for the effective and consistent implementation, delivery, management and co-ordination of the security & resilience policy, controls and assurance activity across the Defence Business, UK-MEA, in accordance with the strategic direction established by VP of Corporate & Defence Security.   

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

What you will be doing:

As the Defence Head of Security & Resilience you will be responsible for setting and enforcing consistent Defence & Global Security & Resilience Team (GSART) policies across all UK-MEA  facilities, or where Defence work is being conducted, in  accordance with 'The FRAMEWORK' and customer regulations; including but not limited to, BC planning, data security, information security, physical security, personnel security and security in the supply chain.

You will also:

• Provide line management of the Rolls-Royce Defence Bristol Security Team
• Deliver and promote security education, training and awareness programmes which address employee behaviours, promoting a positive security culture throughout UKMEA.
• Support workplace and external investigations of incidents involving loss of, or damage to products, including in the supply chain, from / to Rolls-Royce sites throughout UK-MEA.
• Implement and monitor supply chain security assurance programme in accordance with all Security Aspects Letters.
• Implement and facilitate effective security risk management controls and mitigation for each Defence programme throughout UK-MEA.
• Represent the RR UK Defence Business at RR, Government, MoD and regulatory authority security meetings, contributing to the continuous development of security & resilience policies and practices.
• Assist with the implementation and enforcement of existing or creation of new Rolls-Royce Security & Resilience Policies, including Business Continuity processes for the Defence Business.
• Oversee security personnel and programs at Rolls-Royce facilities located in UK-

   

Position qualifications:

• Educated to bachelor’s degree level or equivalent/ relevant security experience is required (minimum).     
• Relevant experience in a leadership role providing high level advice and risk-based solutions in a diverse range of disciplines.
• Experience in leading diverse teams and addressing complex management and employee related situations.
• Proven experience of managing security within strategic, classified, UK/US MoD programmes                                                    
• MOD formal security training and experience desirable 
• Extensive incident management experience in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Strong knowledge of resilience and risk management best practices, standards, and governance requirements. 
• Experience with electronic and technical security is desirable
• Medium to High level physical condition with ability to move/ walk the area of large manufacturing facilities.              

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:  Management Level B

For further information please contact:  Lizzie Moore - Lizzie.moore@rolls-royce.com

Job Category

Security and Resilience

Posting Date

29 Jun 2026; 00:06

Posting End Date

05 Jul 2026