Description
audit planning
supplier monitoring
risk reporting
threat intelligence
security validation
stakeholder management
In this position you will lead the assurance of supply‑chain security by developing audit programmes, monitoring supplier compliance across physical, personnel and cyber domains, and responding to security incidents. You will act on threat intelligence, maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and deliver security and cyber‑awareness briefings to enhance overall supply‑chain resilience.
- Develop audit schedules with suppliers, conduct site visits, and produce detailed assessments and reports.
- Map the full supply chain, including sub‑tiers, to evaluate risk and information sensitivity.
- Perform comprehensive supplier monitoring across physical, personnel, and cyber security domains.
- Validate supplier security arrangements against contracts, UK legislation, and industry best practice.
- Act as security focal point for supplier breaches, providing advice, investigations, and corrective actions.
- Respond to intelligence on threats to supply‑chain sites, coordinating risk‑management and business continuity advice.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to influence security decisions.
- Deliver security and cyber‑awareness briefings to improve supply‑chain preparedness.
- Create and execute audit plans that meet complex customer requirements with proven corrective actions.
- Produce audit reports, risk assessments, KPI summaries and trend analyses for senior management.
- Support training initiatives to enhance audit readiness and regulatory awareness across suppliers.
Requirements
uk licence
iso 27001
iso 28001
csmp
tapa
npsa
The Supply Chain Security Assurance Lead will join the Defence Aerospace business in Bristol, reporting to the Supply Chain Assurance Manager and becoming part of the Defence Security Team. The role is based in Bristol with at least 50 % independent travel to suppliers, partners and Rolls‑Royce sites across the UK and occasional international trips.
The successful candidate must hold a valid UK driving licence, possess extensive experience in audit planning and execution, and have a solid understanding of security principles, contractual compliance and physical security standards such as NPSA. Relevant certifications (ISO 27001, ISO 28001, CSMP, TAPA), excellent communication skills and the ability to obtain a Security Check clearance are also required, together with UK nationality.
- Hold a valid UK driving licence.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of security principles, compliance, and assurance in defence and non‑defence contracts.
- Experience with physical security compliance in line with the National Protective Security Agency (NPSA).
- Possess supply‑chain experience in government contracting, ideally in procurement, security management, law enforcement or military roles.
- Hold certifications such as ISO 27001, ISO 28001, CSMP and TAPA.
- Exhibit exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with attention to detail and the ability to influence.
- Eligible for National Security Vetting (Security Check) and hold UK nationality (dual nationals subject to extra checks).
Benefits
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Training + Development
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