Security Helpdesk Lead in England

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Circa £59,491.00 depending on experience.

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future for all of us.

You will be responsible for implementing Air's Help Desk service – a "Security Front Door" across Air (UK) sites. Innovating how we drive security outcomes across BAE Systems Air sector keeping us safe, secure and compliant.

You will lead a 3rd party vendor team of security staff to deliver a consistent service. As a security SME you will use your judgement and expertise to shape and drive performance.

You will agree and manage performance targets, drive innovation into the way Air triages and manages security support into the business. You will be responsible for maintaining a number of Core Services to multiple Air Sector Sites including Access Control, Visitor Management, Permit Issue and 1st Line Security Enquiry Responses.

As a Security SME, you will ensure the Helpdesk has access to and in turn can inform policy creation across the security function. You will contribute to site operations and incident management planning and response.

You will be a security SME with experience from either military, defence industry, national security settings. You will have demonstrated experience of and interest in delivering data led security initiatives. Experience in process management with a keen eye for detail, with experience in creating and leveraging security policies.

Good influencing skills and experience in interacting and communicating with different management levels. To have a proactive approach to solving problems, working with the wider team to develop solutions.

The Site Security and Ops team is a core part of the Air Security function, keeping our large and diverse business safe, secure, and compliant. You will work with colleagues across the team, function and wider business in a professional and rewarding setting, where your skills and experience as a security SME will be valued.

You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. 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.