Security Operations Centre (SOC) Manager
| Company: | House of Commons |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,359 to £51,885 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Westminster, SW1A 0AA |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What you'll be doing
The House of Commons is seeking an experienced and proactive Security Operations Centre Manager to lead its 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC), helping to protect Parliament, its people and its iconic estate. Managing 8 Control Room Supervisors and providing second-line management of 24 Operators, you will play a vital role in delivering an effective, professional and responsive security operation.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a critical frontline team at the heart of UK Parliament, where no two days are the same. You will oversee operational performance, staff development and deployment, ensuring procedures and contingency plans are robust and consistently followed. Working closely with senior stakeholders, police partners, technical specialists and contractors, you will help maintain security systems, identify vulnerabilities and respond to emerging threats. Your leadership, sound judgement and ability to make safety-critical decisions under pressure will make a real difference in protecting the Parliamentary Estate.
Find out more about working at the House of Commons.
Why Join us?
In addition to your salary, we offer
an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:
Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
Enrolment in the excellent
Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.
What we're looking for
Experience of working with critical communications in a control room environment
The ability to build and maintain relationships between colleagues
Ability to set realistic objectives, monitor performance, give feedback and support development
Ability to create and exercise clearly understandable operating procedures, considering risk as a factor
Experience of conducting thorough investigations into sensitive security incidents with the ability to interrogate systems and data.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 500-word limit.
More information on the application process can be found here:
Application process - UK Parliament
Additional Information
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Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.
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