Job Description

Site Security Controller – Southampton in Southampton, Hampshire

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Location

Southampton, Hampshire

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Contract

Site Security Controller

Southampton

6-month contract

Paying up to £88p/h (Inside IR35)

Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage access into the secure facility for all regular and visiting staff and internal and external visitors, including:
  • Completing checks on Security Clearance.
  • Ensuring adherence to Security Policies and necessary escorting.
  • Management of passes for secure facility.
  • Management of lock combinations for secure facility doors & secure cabinets.
  • Management of Registers of Classified Assets & Artefacts.
  • liaison with Site Security Manager, manage Cryptographic equipment and material for secure facility.
  • Liaison with Site Goods In and Security teams to ensure adherence to Security Policies.
  • Facilitate inspections and audits of secure facility by external inspection teams (E.g. MoD, NACE).
  • Provide first point of contact for all business security related enquiries and be able to deal with the information efficiently and sensitively.
  • Coordinate and control the Secure Facility Security Risk Registers.
  • Liaising with other companies and agencies to facilitate contractual compliance with HMG SPF for Classified Material, supporting the Site Security Manager.
  • Report to the Site Security Manager any issues or concerns that may have an impact on the company?s security and compliance with National Security Regulations.

Required Skillset:

  • Experienced in working a similar role in a High Security environment (E.g. Military, Security Services, Prison Service, HMG, Police, Financial Services, Secure Engineering).
  • Must hold, or be able to achieve, UKSV DV Security Clearancevwith no restrictions.
  • Desirable - Working knowledge of relevant HMG Security Requirements (E.g. JSP440).
  • Maintaining confidentiality, integrity and availability at all times.
  • Able to work independently and to time scales.
  • Able to collaborate with business functions and staff as required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and standard of personal presentation.
  • Proven experience of providing a positive customer experience.
  • The ability to use own initiative and work proactively to achieve results.
  • Proficient level of IT skills (MS Office packages).
  • Excellent telephone manner and ability to deal effectively with outside agencies.

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Job reference 128903_1769425441
Date posted 26 January 2026

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