Head of Security - E&I
BAE Systems, The Wrangling, Blackburn with Darwen
Head of Security - E&I
Salary not available. View on company website.
BAE Systems, The Wrangling, Blackburn with Darwen
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
, 13 Dec | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 59cc5b501f5b46c0b9ece55d154f42c8
Full Job Description
- You will be responsible for the delivery of Protective Security disciplines across the Europe & International (E&I) Line of Business, both domestically and internationally covering Physical, Personnel, Technical and Cyber Security domains
- You will provide specialist advice into the Head of Security- Air Sector and E&I senior leadership team
- You will lead delivery of the BAE Systems Security Strategy across the E&I Line of Business
- Establish and maintain critical internal and external stakeholder relationships to inform appropriate risk management strategies against identified core threat vectors
- You will also provide central point of escalation for critical security risk into the E&I board and Sector Security Team, in addition to business reporting cycles
- You will represent BAE Systems UK and International Security Working Groups, representing the interests of BAE Systems and Industry key partners
- Identify key security threats and risks related to the conduct of these businesses, providing the necessary analysis, assessment, prevention, assurance and response activities required to manage those security risks to an acceptable level
- Lead and develop mechanisms to ensure contractual Security requirements are fully captured, understood and implemented - including the flow-down of requirement to, and continued assurance of the E&I supply chain
Proven experience in providing senior security leadership in the Government sector or commercial organisations bound by HMG standards - In-depth knowledge of HMG and industry standard security policy, standards and good practice guidance
- Proven ability to operate in complex, ambiguous and dynamic environments
- Experience of operating in multi-national or cross-jurisdictional teams
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Salary: £84,400 + depending on experience, As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Security team: The successful candidate will lead a rapidly growing team, with a responsibility to provide a range of protective security solutions and outputs to the E&I business; securing the Hawk and Eurofighter platforms is at the core of the post. There will be a requirement to liaise extensively with a range of stakeholders and will involve international travel opportunities. The role will bring lots of opportunity for further career development in a key area of the business 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.