Security Operations Support

Posting date:	27 February 2026
Salary:	£20.93 to £28 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	29 March 2026
Location:	BS34 7PA
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Morson Talent
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	253792TCR-44957

Summary

**PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: **Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work suitable candidates will be eligible for BPSS baseline level of security clearance**

Role Overview:

Are you a Security professional who loves what you do and has a real passion for the Security industry? Our client, a world leader in aerospace and defence manufacturing, is looking for a Security Operations Support professional to assist the Security Management team at their site in Bristol

The role has a specific focus on driving physical security and security systems projects to successful completion. The role requires hyper-responsive stakeholder communication and timely issue resolution, troubleshooting areas for remedial action, development and varied security administrative and process adherence support across the Filton site and wider UK function where applicable. Exposure to a security network across cyber, data and corporate security teams comes naturally with the role and a UK security function including Aviation security and Fire and Emergency Response. You will be responsible for the operational security activities including self-delivered and third-party security solutions.

Rate: £28 per hour Umbrella or £20.93 per hour PAYE *role is INSIDE IR35*

ly 12 months (strong extension prospects for right candidate)

Hours: Standard 35 hours per week (working 4.5 days between the hours of 7am – 7pm, hours agreed at business discretion)

This role will require full-time on-site capability whilst learning the role and complexity of the position, once established 4 days on 1 day off site is feasible

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

You will work directly in support of the Head of Site Security Filton to enable the delivery of effective security advice, guidance and solutions in support of Filton delivery and operational objectives.

This will include, but is not limited to:

• Implementation of protective security activities, compliant with extant policies and frameworks requirements
• Assist in the management of Security, Systems & Fire Service Providers
• Assist with the management of Security & fire Risks and Issues
• Assist with the implementation of Emergency Response
• Assist with providing appropriate security, systems & fire input into event & project planning and implementation
• Assist in adherence to Filton Safety rules
• You will audit and ensure the security, systems & fire suppliers are compliant with all contractual documentation
• You will bring your knowledge and experience to the team to help develop and improve our process and procedures
• Use of practical problem solving (PPS) methodology to identify faults/failures and required remedial actions for process improvement.
• Coordinator for Filton security and safety investigations.
• First point of contact for specific security system faults and issues.
• Assist the Security Systems Manager UK with the performance management of the supplier inline with all contractual documentation.
• Assist the Fire Safety Manager UK with the performance management of the supplier inline with all contractual documentation.
• Assist with Performance Management of security practices and service provider operations.
• Produce reporting as required by function.
• Develop strong relationships with functional areas in order to best assist implementation of effective security activities.
• Explore and support with the implementation of new innovation for physical security, systems and fire.

KEY SKILLS

You must have/ demonstrate the following skills:

• A demonstrable background in security management with commercial or industrial sector.
• Demonstrable application of Security Risk Management Principles
• Complementary skills in risk management and emergency planning essential
• Experience in the use of Google suite, Microsoft
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with an ability to analyse and assess complex issues
• Understanding of/or experiencing working with a security management team
• Stakeholder management experience
• Project Management - Leading and coordinating projects across multi-functional teams and communication chains.
• Systems thinking approach to problem solving

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Experience with a corporate style security setup would be ideal
• Level 5 or similar operational qualification in Security management or equivalent experience is essential
• Experience in managing a 3rd party contractor is desirable but not essential
• Ability to travel and at short notice
• Project management qualification eg. PRINCE2
• Analytical and critical thinking with ability to present findings and to wide audiences