Security Operations Lead

About the role

Tekever, a European leader in unmanned technology covering digital, defence, security and space, is looking for an experienced Security Operations Lead to join its growing security function. Reporting to the Head of Security, the role leads day-to-day security operations across people, facilities, technology, assets and operational environments, with particular responsibility for sites, guarding arrangements, security systems, major events, executive activity, supply chain protection and operational readiness for defence and government requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily security operations, set operational standards, policies, procedures and performance measures, and maintain escalation arrangements and incident response playbooks
• Act as senior operational deputy to the Head of Security and lead responses to significant incidents, emergencies and deployments
• Develop a consistent operating model across UK and international locations and scale operations as the organisation grows
• Lead and develop the security workforce, including directly employed staff and contracted providers, and manage guarding contracts against KPIs and SLAs
• Lead physical security of offices, manufacturing facilities and sensitive sites, including access control, perimeter protection, patrols, searches, visitor management and control-room arrangements
• Define requirements for CCTV, electronic access control, intrusion detection, alarm and monitoring systems, and work with IT and Cyber Security on their governance
• Deliver security arrangements for secure defence environments and government and defence contracts, working with security authorities