Defence Senior Security Manager

Business Area: Local Vodafone Business Unit

Posting Country: United Kingdom

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Location:Bath + *Hybrid
Salary:Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours:Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

*Hybrid
Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are
We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Join Vodafone Business Security Enhanced and strengthen the cyber security of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure and public sector organisations.

What you’ll do
As Defence Senior Manager you will lead the security across UK defence accounts, acting as a security focal point to manage bid responses and support in life customers’ Information and Cybersecurity requirements within VBSE. You will be the single Vodafone point of contact for the security of our secure defence customer base and will ensure the successful delivery of security bid responses and in-life service assurance.

• You will own defence customer and VBSE security relationships at all required levels.
• You will lead defence bid responses and support security activities within defence teams.
• You will be accountable for the physical, personal and procedural security measures within our defence account delivery’s.
• You will own the development and maintenance of policy and strategy documents relevant to defence security requirements.
• You will deliver contractual security requirements, Security Management Plans (SMP) and Security Aspects Letters (SAL).
• You will liaise with key UK Government Agencies, Defence Contractors & VBSE Security Manager to determine contract security requirements and delivery.
• You will act as a subject matter expert for security related questions to VBSE and act as the focal point for security.

Who you are

• You will have experience in a similar Security Defence position at a senior level.
• You will have knowledge and implementation experience of HMG SPF, NIST & MoD publication.
• You will have physical security and ISO Lead auditing experience.
• You will have experience with Pre-Sales/Bid.
• You will have experience and evidence of preparing, implementing and maintaining authorities contract specific security artifacts, accreditation requirements and security operation procedures.
• You will have the ability to maintain customer confidentiality and hold Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.

Security Clearance:This position requires the person to hold or to be eligible to undergo UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What we offer
We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.

Together we can
Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website for guidance.

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

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