Associate Director - Security Assurance

Derby, England, United Kingdom

12/11/2024

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The Project

A major infrastructure project that will be contributing to the upgrade of the UK’s strategic defence capability.

Our Values Shape The Way We Consult And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel
  
  

The project security manager will ensure that project is delivered securely and provide assurance to client functional security leads on a regular basis. The security project manager will assist the programme security lead/operations director manage and implement security across secure projects and provide assurance to clients on a regular basis.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Working with project managers to ensure that security processes are considered and implemented across the site and any other locations associated with delivery.
• Maintaining and reviewing security management plans for the project.
• Maintaining an accurate security incident log and conducting incident investigations where necessary.
• Promoting security awareness across the project to encourage a positive security culture.
• Carrying out security audits and prepare assurance reports where necessary.
• Meeting with external stakeholders and consultants, provide security advice and maintain relationships with client security functions.
• Supporting and guiding the project team to ensure that contractual security obligations are being adhered too.
• Monitoring personnel mobilisation and demobilisation.
• Supporting on incident & emergency preparedness for the project sites.
• Promoting Mace Services.
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• Relevant degree qualifications or BTEC/HNC and have working knowledge of current security policies and procedures for different government departments along with a proven track record in managing client relationships.
• Digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams.
• A security, construction or project management background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.
  
  

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.