Security Operations Manager - Submarines

Description

Why Rolls-Royce?

An exciting opportunity for a Security Operations Manager role within the Rolls Royce Submarines business has become available.

We’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.

The Security Operations Manager - Derby reports directly to the Head of Security and is responsible for managing the daily security operations of the Raynesway site.

What you will be doing:

With this exciting opportunity you will get a chance to be involved with the following:

Manage and lead the Rolls-Royce Site Operational Security Team and ensure all relevant security work instructions and local operating instructions are up to date and fit for purpose. Develop and maintain the operational security standards and all associated procedures for the Nuclear Licensed Sites in accordance with JSP 440. Co-ordinate appropriate training and/or familiarisation with the Site Operational Security Team to ensure that security arrangements and contingency plans are fit for purpose to respond to incidents. Support the planning, co-ordination and execution of site security exercises and manage compliance against the GovS 007 Security policy. Manage and lead the investigation of security breaches and incidents and maintain appropriate records and reports whilst also acting as the line manager of the Site Security Supervisors. Support the maintenance of the Site Security Plan, Company Security Manual and Security Risk Register whilst also managing the site wide Security Management System, including all satellite locations. Maintain relationships with relevant external organisations, which include the MOD Police, MOD Principal Security Advisor, NPSA, Local Emergency services and Counter Terrorist Security Advisors. Deliver Security Education Briefings. Maintain awareness of current and future changes in government and company guidance or legislation that may impact on the local operating procedures and work instructions. Act as a lead security manager in the event of a site security incident or emergency

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria:

Extensive experience of people leadership. Extensive knowledge of MoD Security Policy. Experience of Government security organisations. Extensive experience of security operations and incident response arrangements in compliance with the National Protective Security Authority for the protection of critical national infrastructure standards. Extensive knowledge of security controls associated with the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plant.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a Dual National from a non ITAR country.

Job Category

Security and Resilience

Posting Date

14 Aug 2025; 00:08

Posting End Date

30 Aug 2025