Security Specialist Supply Chain Assurance

We're looking for a Programme Security Specialist – Supply Chain Assurance to join our team based onsite from our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. This role benefits from our 4xFlex working pattern, offering a 4-day working week (Monday–Thursday).

Our Programme Security Specialist – Supply Chain Assurance is responsible for providing expert advice and support to programmes of work across the Lockheed Martin Ampthill site and other geographically dispersed Lockheed Martin locations. You will act as the principal security point of contact for sensitive or classified Defence Programmes and its respective supply chain.

You will be required to establish and maintain meaningful relationships with key programme staff and act as the liaison between the programme and the wider Lockheed Martin Security organisation. You will be expected to understand the operational needs and requirements of the programme team and offer pragmatic security support and advice in order to mitigate security risks whilst also maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.

As such, a working knowledge and experience of documents such as Government Standard 007: Security, JSP 440: The Defence Manual of Security and other applicable ISN and Def standards are considered essential for this role. You should have experience of working within a Facility Security Cleared environment and understand the security requirements associated with protecting sensitive and classified information and assets.

You should possess a sound understanding of National Protective Security Authority construction standards, completion of Operational Requirements and demonstrate familiarity with recognised Defence Supply Chain strategy and risk management methodologies. You will also undertake a broader compliance role, ensuring all company security processes are being undertaken correctly and in a manner that meets defined key performance indicators.

You will undertake audits and musters of documents and assets, maintain and update numerous databases and support other members of the Team in ensuring all policies, procedures and working instructions are up to date and remain fit for purpose. You will undertake a wide variety of tasks in support of each of these disciplines and in support of the wider Lockheed Martin Security Organisation, ensuring that the whole team is able to function effectively and efficiently in support of classified and complex programmes of work.

You will be a confident and effective communicator, able to influence and engage at all levels of the business; you should be able to explain the value that Security adds and you will work with the Security Team to develop and apply business-minded and risk-managed solutions to security issues and business challenges.

You will be comfortable working in a small, dedicated and highly professional security team; you will be able to follow instructions and work as part of the team, but will also be required to work independently, using your initiative and with minimal direct supervision. You should be able to prioritise tasks, react dynamically to changing priorities and manage your own time and workload effectively.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly professional security team, to utilise your existing experience and skills and to develop your knowledge and expertise whilst working with like-minded people in a dynamic and challenging, yet supportive environment.

The successful candidate must hold or be able to achieve the appropriate level (DV) of security clearance.

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognise the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximise value for our customers.

Experience of the GS007 - Security Directive (Formerly the UK Security Policy Framework), JSP440, and Supply Chain Security Risk Management process. Knowledge and a working experience of government Supply chain principles and security procedures, including document, personnel and procedural security, as well as demonstrable experience of conducting security audit and inspection activities.

Possess previous experience of working within the UK Defence, Policing or Corporate Security environment. Be a confident individual who has experience of working within a small team forming part of a larger security team. Organised and methodical. Able to work independently and effectively prioritise your tasks; be proactive and flexible.

Possess excellent IT knowledge, including a high level of proficiency with applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills. A capacity to build lasting stakeholder relationships.

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers.

We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.

We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave