Security Project Manager

Salary/Rate: Up to £680 per day + inside ir35

Business Sector: IT

Job ref: CDI - 153643

Post Date: January 06, 2026

Job title: Security Project Manager

Location: Warton (On-site)
Rate: £680 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 12 months rolling

MOD DV Clearence is required for this role

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Security Project Manager with current MOD DV clearance to support a major UK defence programme based on-site in Warton. The role will focus on managing security-focused workstreams within a highly classified environment, ensuring delivery is compliant with MOD security standards, governance, and timelines. This is a long-term contract opportunity operating inside IR35, requiring consistent on-site presence due to the sensitivity of the programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage security-related projects and workstreams within a defence environment
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver security activities in line with programme milestones
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and security controls across the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with MOD policies and frameworks including JSP 440, JSP 604, and associated assurance processes
• Act as the primary interface between security architects, engineering teams, suppliers, and MOD stakeholders
• Support accreditation, assurance, and audit activities
• Produce and maintain project plans, RAID logs, governance packs, and security documentation
• Provide clear reporting on progress, risks, and delivery status to senior stakeholders
• Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering security-focused projects within MOD or defence environments
• Current MOD DV clearance (mandatory - no sponsorship available)
• Strong understanding of information assurance, security governance, and compliance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong documentation, reporting, and governance capability

If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV.
Many thanks,