Deputy Security Controller

Overview

Ensures security protocols, audits, training, and liaison for high‑security projects.

Key Responsibilities

• risk management
• security training
• security awareness
• policy management
• compliance monitoring
• staff briefings

Tasks

-Information Security Risk Management - Initiate and facilitate measures aimed at reducing information security risks where appropriate and necessary. -Information Security Training - Ensure all project personnel receive and comprehend vital security briefings, maintaining a consistent and high level of awareness and compliance. -Information Security Awareness- Collaborate closely with the UK Division Security Officer to disseminate information security awareness materials. You'll also have an awareness and understanding of UK Government and Defence security conditions and standards including changes and updates that occur. -Information Security Policy - Uphold staff awareness of their security obligations pertaining to the project and disseminate any policy and procedural alterations affecting the project or its personnel.

Requirements

• detail-oriented
• collaborative
• communicator
• security management
• auditing
• mod experience

What You Bring

-Detail-oriented and reliable, with a focus on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. -Supportive and approachable, able to work collaboratively with colleagues, project teams, and supply chain partners. -Clear and confident communicator, able to share information effectively and promote awareness across all levels. -Strong commitment to best practice in security management, ensuring high standards are consistently maintained. -Auditing & Risk Notifications - Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to anticipate potential risks and implement preventative measures. -You’ll have demonstrable experience in a similar, or across a vetting administration or information security role. -Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to anticipate potential risks and implement preventative measures. -Experience working on or with MOD/Ministry of Defence projects would be highly advantageous.

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Benefits

-Private medical care -Life Assurance -Mental health, physical health, and financial support -Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training -Employee Assistance programme -Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits -Option to buy additional annual leave -Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts -24/7 Virtual GP service -Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday -Cycle to Work scheme -Competitive salary

About Volkerwessels Uk

-Operates through five units—VolkerFitzpatrick, VolkerRail, VolkerStevin, VolkerHighways and VolkerLaser—each with deep specialist roots. -Frontline in complex infrastructure: building airports, rail networks, highways, marine works and major civil projects. -Typical projects range from rail signalling upgrades and highway bridges to port development and flood protection schemes. -Known for weaving niche skills—like slipform paving, steel foundations, waterproofing and land reclamation—into integrated delivery. -Headquartered in Hoddesdon, its teams juggle ~250 active sites countrywide, forging engineering solutions at scale. -A standout: VolkerLaser delivers specialist structural repair and waterproofing, a rare niche in UK infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-mandatory drugs & alcohol screening for all candidates.