Security Assurance Manager

Security Assurance Manager - AWE / Mitie

Job Objectives

-Act as a trusted advisor to the Head of Security and wider Mitie Management team, serving as a subject matter expert (SME) in holistic protective security and security auditing.

-Lead and deliver continuous improvement programmes, ensuring alignment between Mitie, the client, and service partners.

-Build, maintain, and actively leverage strong networks and partnerships, creating effective conduits for collaborative working.

-Drive a strong security culture across the contract.

Key Responsibilities

Security Assurance & Risk Management

-Develop and deliver a comprehensive security audit framework in collaboration with AWE Security.

-Conduct physical security risk assessments and vulnerability reviews.

-Provide SME advice to inform training requirements for security personnel and support the planning and execution of scenario training exercises.

-Conduct incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement lessons learnt to prevent recurrence.

-Drive a structured evaluation and continuous improvement cycle for security performance and assurance.

Strategy, Planning & Delivery

-Develop and maintain security strategies, policies, and procedures in direct support of client requirements.

-Provide expert input into security planning for known future events and emerging or evolving threat landscapes.

-Produce high-quality reports, briefings, and presentations as requested by the Head of Security.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

-Supporting the Head of Security, act as a central security conduit for collaboration between Mitie, AWE, and third-party service partners.

-Build and sustain strong relationships across the Assurance Manager community and wider security industry to exchange best practice.

-Support client confidence through professional engagement, transparency, and evidence-led assurance.

Standards, Compliance & Professional Knowledge

-Maintain a strong and current working knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and security initiatives.

-Ensure assurance activities align with regulatory expectations and recognised good practice.

Person Specification

Essential Experience & Qualifications

-(Desirable) Minimum 5 years' experience in security management or protective security roles.

-Proven capability in security assurance design, development, and delivery across complex environments.

-Demonstrable experience delivering standards auditing, operational readiness testing, and exercise management.

Skills & Competencies

-Recognised expert in team training, coaching and mentoring.

-Strong ability to conceptualise, develop, implement, and sustain improvement plans.

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.

-Highly collaborative, proactive, and outcome-focused.

-Competent with full MS Suite, with experience with SharePoint and PowerBI highly desirable.

Additional Requirements

-Applicants will be required to achieve security vetting through UKSV.