EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS

Job title: Programme Security Advisor
Location: Warton, We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Salary: £41,361

What you’ll be doing:

• Carrying out security tasks and coordinating security services based on relevant policies, standards, procedures and best practices
• Monitoring the adequacy of the security measures within FalconWorks to ensure that policies and procedures are up-to-date and taking account of new developments
• Conducting and reviewing security assessments to protect critical assets within BAES.
• Assuring the integrity of BAE employees by maintaining personnel security and access control processes and procedure
• Providing security advice and guidance to the FalconWorks business making recommendations to improve security solutions.
• Maintaining effective relationships and coordinating with key business representatives.
• Supporting the security culture by raising security awareness among employees and management in the local area and modelling behaviours that demonstrate BAE Systems values

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience of working within a security role or highly regulated environment that demand high levels of accountability, risk awareness, and adherence to operational standards
• Experience of navigating complex challenges with integrity and sound judgment
• Experience working in data-driven environments with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools such as Confluence
• Proven experience in managing, collating, and presenting data to inform strategic decisions and drive business outcomes

Desirable:

• Defence sector background

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 FalconWorks Security Team:
As a Programme Security Advisor working within the FalconWorks Security Team, you will be responsible for non-complex Security work streams in order to protect BAE Systems, FalconWorks, its people, infrastructure, information and assets, as well as the interests of its shareholders and customers, and to fulfil regulatory and legal obligations.
You will be joining a forward-thinking team that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning. This team is newly established and rapidly evolving. It’s an exciting time to get involved at the shaping stage, helping to build and scale our capabilities securely from the ground up. The role offers exceptional variety and the chance to grow alongside a team that embraces a strong growth mindset and a culture of ongoing development.
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: 16th June 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.

• Carrying out security tasks and coordinating security services based on relevant policies, standards, procedures and best practices
• Monitoring the adequacy of the security measures within FalconWorks to ensure that policies and procedures are up-to-date and taking account of new developments
• Conducting and reviewing security assessments to protect critical assets within BAES.
• Assuring the integrity of BAE employees by maintaining personnel security and access control processes and procedure
• Providing security advice and guidance to the FalconWorks business making recommendations to improve security solutions.
• Maintaining effective relationships and coordinating with key business representatives.
• Supporting the security culture by raising security awareness among employees and management in the local area and modelling behaviours that demonstrate BAE Systems value