Operations Role - Personnel Security (Edgewing)

Job title: Operations Role-Personnel Security (Edgewing) Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. Salary: £39,745 Dependent of skills and experience What you\’ll be doing: Supporting the implementation of personnel security requirements at Edgewing HQ and international offices Assisting in the monitoring and application of security protocols Applying in-depth knowledge of own discipline, processes and procedures, with a basic understanding of other security functions Carrying out duties in line with national and international standards and accreditations Contributing to a strong security culture by raising awareness among staff and leadership, and role-modelling security values and behaviours through training Your skills and experiences: Essential Strong stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership across multiple internal and external functions Ability to influence business decisions and contribute meaningfully to the development of policies and approaches Experience of working in a highly regulated environment with previous background in personnel security Desirable Diploma or equivalent qualification in a security-related field Previous experience in establishing security accreditations or implementing protective security controls from the ground up Benefits: 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 Edgewing Operations Personnel Security Team You will be joining a highly motivated, experienced team within the BAE Systems Air sector, committed to the delivery and progression of a Future Combat Air System (FCAS) for the UK. You will play a central role in working across a diverse stakeholder group of functional and delivery teams including tri national industry and government colleagues from across our partner nations to support the delivery of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). 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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you\’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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 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. Closing Date: 22nd August 2025 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. LI-JE1 LI-Onsite41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15