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FCAS Security Senior Associate

BAE Systems

FCAS Security Senior Associate

£45576

BAE Systems, Pudding Pie Nook, Lancashire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 6 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b3f21488f8c7494ba1d4048465e89d61

Full Job Description

  • Accountable for Physical and Personnel Security of the International & FCAS Warton facilities, all the people, equipment and data in them in accordance with all applicable Government, customer contractual and business requirements

  • Provide support to the FCAS Programme Security Manager on Security matters relating to the business

  • Maintain effective relationships and coordination with key local functions and business representatives

  • Support the security culture by raising security awareness among employees and management in the local area and modelling behaviours that demonstrate BAE Systems values

  • Control and protection of classified material and hardware. Maintaining accurate records for receipt, transfer, loan, destruction and mustering of classified material

  • Providing security briefings and support the FCAS induction process, ensuring that accurate records are maintained

  • Provide support for local visits, contractor & maintenance visits to secure facilities

  • Maintain and update plans that ensure compliance to government and company security policies; Ensuring plans are fit for purpose and organisational changes are implemented

  • Assure the integrity of BAE employees working in the assigned business area by maintaining personnel security and access control processes and procedures, including some security front of house duties

  • Provide security advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders and make recommendations to improve security solutions for the work stream

    Experience in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint

  • Basic understanding of other disciplines within Security

  • Confident in public speaking and addressing audiences

  • Applying due-diligence and checking accuracy of what is advised


    • Desirable:
  • Security qualifications i.e. Physical or Personnel Security qualifications or Cyber

  • Knowledge of Security vetting and Risk Assessment tools and processes

  • Defence, Policing or Security background is advantageous

    The FCAS Physical and Personnel Security Team is a dedicated unit within the broader FCAS security division, focusing on the security and operational integrity of buildings and the personnel within them. Reporting directly to the FCAS Security Senior Professional, the team executes critical operational, physical, and personnel security duties for FCAS security work streams. Their primary objective is to safeguard BAE Systems' personnel, infrastructure, information, and assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal obligations


    • There will be progression opportunities to develop into senior roles or transition into the wider FCAS security team, which encompasses specialized areas such as cyber security, threat management, joint ventures, and product security

    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.

    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.