Maria House

A highly experienced Security Controller with a wealth of experience, and a sustained record of success within the defence contractor business sectors (also worked within agriculture, railways, manufacturing sectors). Confident leader with the ability to identify training needs and implement change to improve company standards. An effective and knowledgeable professional who can engage across all levels.

Showcases a deep understanding of Security related systems and guidance. ASyl (The Security Institute) and member of DISA. Co-Chair of the Convergence SIG for The Security Institute. Co-Chair of a School's Governing Board (Bidbury Junior School), including the Safeguarding Governor.

Fundamental to my approach is communication, ensuring colleagues are informed at all times of any changes in regulations (which could mean amendments to Policies) and are prepared to react to any potential issue.

Security Controller at Tekever Ltd (2022-11 – Present)

Job role requirements taken from the TOR found within Security Requirements for List X (FSC) Contractors and Personnel Security Controller TOR on DefenceShare, plus specific to role at Tekever. Managing 5 sites in England and Wales.

• IPSA and FSC accreditation completed and reviewed with PSyA when required.
• DISA member and attendance at AGM and DISA subgroups meetings when required.
• POC for ISAC and CTSA.
• Ensure the business is kept up to date on MOD legislations for secure areas.
• Attend external Briefings as and when required.
• Keep the building secure as per MOD instructions, with regular discussions with Security Advisor and Security Advice Centre as and when required.
• Collaborating with IT/cyber departments.
• Organise the provision of RLI secure laptops and those with access.
• Keyholder of secure areas and items kept within.
• Ensure all sites are aware of visitor requirements before arrival, on arrival and during visit for all visitors.
• Undertake onboarding briefings for all new staff and quarterly refresher briefings for all staff.
• Host the Security Advisor during visits to site and for Advisor audits.
• Ensure all staff undertake BPSS checks and hold correct clearance.
• Ensure Tekever Policies and Procedures are in line with external stakeholder requirements (such as ISNs/FSNs, DefStans etc).
• Access to DefenceShare and NPSA
• Chair of monthly Security Meeting with senior UK management.
• Ensure Portuguese parent company are aware of any differences/requirements that are UK specific.

Health and Safety Manager at Tekever Ltd (2022-12 – 2026-07)

Position held until end July 2026 due to company growth focus on Security.

• Ensure all Risk Assessments and COSHH Assessments are correctly completed and filed.
• Undertake onboarding training for all new staff members.
• Visit sites regularly to ensure compliance with Tekever Policies and Procedures and undertake H&S audits.
• Regular check and update Tekever Policies and Procedures.
• Chair of Health and Safety Committee.
• Analysing Accident Reports to check for trends.
• Accident investigation and reporting to MD.
• Attending regular meetings regarding new premises to ensure UK H&S law and regulation is followed.

SHEQ Advisor/Administrator at Trant Engineering Limited (2022-06 – 2022-11)

Reason for leaving: more suitable role

• Undertake on-site Inspections (Portsmouth Water sites) to ensure complying with CDM Regulations.
• Arrange audits with Site on a regular basis.
• Take minutes at minutes as and when required.
• Ensure paperwork is downloaded onto system.

Security Controller and EHS, Facilities and Admin Manager at Textron Systems Electronic Systems UK Ltd (TSES UK Ltd) (2020-08 – 2022-05)

Reason for leaving: made redundant

Facilities & Admin Manager and Security Controller at Textron Systems Electronic Systems UK Ltd (TSES UK Ltd) (2015-11 – 2020-07)

Admin Manager/ PA to MD/Deputy Security Controller at Textron Systems Electronic Systems UK Ltd (TSES UK Ltd) (2014-10 – 2015-10)

Marketing Co-ordinator, PA to Sales and Support Director at Textron Systems Electronic Systems UK Ltd (TSES UK Ltd) (2008-10 – 2014-09)

Senior Secretary, Secretary to Chief Engineer at Textron Systems Electronic Systems UK Ltd (TSES UK Ltd) (2006-10 – 2008-09)

Secretary to MD at Bartholomews Agri Food Ltd

Reason for leaving: better job opportunity

Secretary to Marketing Director at Lec Refrigeration Ltd

Reason for leaving: redundancy

Tax Secretary at KPMG

Reason for leaving: higher position

Administration at Procord Consulting

Reason for leaving: temporary position

Administrative roles at British Rail / Southwest Trains

Reason for leaving: redundancy

Diploma in Security Management – The Security Institute

BTEC Level 2 Intermediate in Applying Security Controls within Defence Industry (2018)

National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety – NEBOSH (2019)

Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management – NEBOSH (2021)

Introduction in Environmental Management – NEBOSH (2025-08)

Fire Warden (2025)

DSEAR (online) (2025)

First Aid at Work Level 3 (2023-11)

Facilities Management: An Introduction (2017-11)

Managing Safely – IOSH (2017)

Export Control Intermediate Seminar – BERR (2009-06)

Internal Quality Auditing in ISO9001:2000 (2007-04)

Private Secretary's Certificate in Audio Transcription

Teeline Shorthand in 90wpm (Distinction)

Typing Stage 3 – RSA

Diploma in Business Procedures (NCVQ Level II) – RSA

Dip in IT (NCVQ Level II) – RSA

Secretarial Duties Stage II

GCSEs in English, Biology, French, Maths, Computer Studies and History