Security Investigations Lead (Edgewing) in Surrey

Job title: Security and Investigations Lead (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: £53,211 Dependent of skills and experience What you\'ll be doing: Lead the setup, management, and ongoing monitoring of a security investigations framework to protect joint venture (JV) assets and data in line with applicable laws Conduct methodical and collaborative investigations into potential threats, including phishing attempts targeting Edgewing Develop and apply standard investigation procedures to ensure compliance with law enforcement and regulatory governance requirements Establish effective methods, procedures, and tools to support robust security investigations Ensure appropriate and timely implementation of remediation activities following investigation outcomes Your skills and experiences: Essential Previous investigative experience within a highly regulated environment Strong ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of the organisation, engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders through clear communication Manages individual areas of responsibility within projects, demonstrating accountability and a clear understanding of personal deliverables Desirable Previous experience in a law enforcement environment or collaborating with law enforcement agencies Holds a diploma or equivalent qualification in a security-related discipline 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 Security Assurance 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: 19th 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