Senior Physical Security Advisor

Job Description

Job title: Senior Physical Security Advisor

Location: Warton

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to the recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £47,386 – £52,426

What you'll be doing:

• Support the implementation of appropriate local physical security solutions across BAE Air, under the direction of the Senior Physical Security Architect
• Act as the SME to advise on physical security assessment, design, planning and delivery – setting common processes where appropriate – and to ensure Business Units meet their contractual, regulatory and policy requirements
• Set standardised approaches to physical security assessment, mitigation and general management of physical security design and systems
• Conduct Gap analysis of facilities and buildings identifying shortfalls in compliance against the STaMP Methodology
• Identify appropriate physical security solutions where gaps in security accreditation, contractual requirements and any other procedures and practices are identified
• Elevate localised good practice for physical security ensuring they are adopted where appropriate
• Support Assurance activities to determine the effectiveness of Physical Security Infrastructure

Your skills and experiences:

• Strong knowledge of STaMP and other Physical Security Methodologies
• Driving licence – ability to travel to different sites across the UK
• Strong knowledge of Physical Security Systems and their capabilities
• Excellent communication skills and strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong ability to manage own areas of responsibility on a project and understand areas of personal responsibility

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Physical Security Team:

The Physical Security Team is strategically positioned across seven of our UK Air sector sites. Each site houses a dedicated team, armed with expertise tailored to the diverse range of projects within the Air sector, from the cutting-edge F35 to the futuristic Tempest, and even the most sensitive and classified endeavours. Joining the team, offers a unique chance to navigate complex security protocols, with opportunities to travel across the UK and the charge of implementing effective local physical security measures.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 1st May 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.