FCAS Security – Specialist Facility Senior Associate in Warton

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.

Working at the heart of an innovative and highly secure programme, this role plays a key part in supporting the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) environment and helping to protect critical people, information, technology and facilities across BAE Systems. You will contribute to the smooth and secure operation of a specialist facility, working with a range of stakeholders while ensuring security processes, access management and visitor coordination are delivered to the highest standards. This is an opportunity for you to develop experience in security operations within an advanced aerospace and defence environment.

You’ll gain exposure to advanced programmes, regulated security practices and collaborative ways of working, while building valuable experience in facility administration, physical security and compliance. Your contribution will help safeguard important projects and enable teams to deliver innovative solutions that support the future of defence and national security.

Core duties:

• Oversee physical and personnel access to secure FCAS facilities, ensuring compliance with government, customer and company security requirements.
• Coordinate, track and maintain classified materials and hardware, keeping accurate records for receipt, transfer, loan and disposal activities.
• Deliver security briefings and guidance to employees, visitors and contractors, promoting awareness and adherence to security policies.
• Coordinate visitor, contractor and maintenance access, providing escorts and ensuring secure, efficient facility operations.
• Support security compliance activities, maintain access control processes and records, and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen security practices.

Essential Skills:

• Previous experience working within a security, facilities, administration or compliance-focused environment with defined procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of access control, record organisation and handling sensitive or classified information.
• Effective communication skills, with experience providing guidance, briefings and support to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstratable ability to follow established policies, make sound judgments and escalate issues appropriately.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with experience working collaboratively to maintain compliance and operational effectiveness.

The FCAS Security Team sits at the centre of production operations, driving business integration, governance and operational excellence across multiple functions. By coordinating information flow, establishing standards and supporting strategic business goals, bids and continuous improvement activities, the team enables effective decision-making and helps deliver successful programme and business outcomes.

Why BAE Systems? Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. 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.

In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: 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. 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: 27th August 2026. 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.