A400M Security Operator

Guidant Global; Carterton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a security officer to manage front of house tasks at their Material Support Facility. This role includes visitor security, reporting on security metrics, and ensuring compliance with set standards. The successful applicant will be a confident communicator, proficient in IT, and able to obtain UK Security Vetting.

Qualifications

• Confident and articulate communicator, able to coordinate effectively.
• Ability to work decisively in multinational/defense environments.
• Ability to obtain UK National Security Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with security arrangements and act as focal point for visitors.
• Consolidate and report security metrics for decision making.
• Ensure security forms are compliant and updated.

Skills

Communication

IT proficiency

Education

SIA Front Line Licence

Job description

Delivery of security services at the standards specified under contract (MOD, HMG, NPSA, Airbus) for goods in and reception tasks at our Material Support Facility. This includes security support and/or response to other Airbus facilities, primarily within the business park area, including unlocking and securing premises.

Assist with security arrangements for visitors to Airbus facilities via RAF Brize Norton Station access control. Act as the focal point of contact for all employees visiting other facilities within the UK and overseas, if security details are required.

Consolidate and report security outputs through the collection and analysis of appropriate metrics to facilitate evidence-based decision making.

The role involves working hours from Monday to Friday, 0730-1345 and 1115-1900. As the position is front of house, a smart appearance is essential (uniform not provided).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update department files and records, and effectively answer routine enquiries.
• Attend to customers arriving at the Material Support Facility.
• Maintain mandatory forms and databases.
• Ensure security forms are up to date, compliant, and aligned across the site.
• Process inward/outward visitors in accordance with HMG/Airbus standards.
• Inform the Security Operations Officer of any security issues as they occur.
• Create reports from security systems and tools, such as security metrics, social media communications, and travel risk assessments.
• Support other members of the security office as necessary within capability.
• Provide resilience for the security office by carrying out duties related to business travel, visits, documents, and personnel security.

Key Competencies

• A confident and articulate communicator, able to coordinate effectively at various levels.
• Ability to work decisively within a multinational and/or defence environment.
• Desirable: Hold SIA Front Line Licence and security experience.
• Proficient in IT, including Excel, Word, and report writing.
• Essential: Ability to obtain UK National Security Vetting, including business cases and reports.