FalconWorks Senior Entity Security Manager

BAE Systems - Saudi Arabia; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and security company is looking for a FalconWorks Senior Entity Security Manager in Frimley. This role involves developing security policies for a growing portfolio, leading teams, and supporting SMEs across multiple UK sites. Candidates should have a strong background in security, excellent networking skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Benefits include flexible health and lifestyle perks, and an inclusive work environment. International travel is required.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in security within a commercial or government setting is an advantage.
• Ability to operate at strategic levels.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Operational Security Policies for FalconWorks.
• Provide security support across multiple UK sites.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships across sectors.

Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in security

Experience securing technology in R&D

Excellent networking skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Self-starter

Job description

Job title: FalconWorks Senior Entity Security Manager

Location: Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £63,900+ dependant on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading on the development/maturation of Operational Security Policies and Procedures supporting FalconWorks growing portfolio of SMEs
• Leading the team and providing direct security support to SMEs across multiple sites in the UK
• Delivering security support to relevant entities, within the bounds of the BAE Security Frameworks/Sector level CONOPs, including defining BAES approach to delivering security outputs in support of new M&A
• Drawing on SME Site Security Managers and Security Controllers, delivering a cohered and effective ‘one team’ approach
• Working in partnership with the Entities and drawing on support from the wider BAES, develop and implement operational security measures that are proportionate and enable the Entities to be agile and achieve its operational priorities
• Maintaining key stakeholder relationships with senior managers across other Lines of business, Sectors and Group security functions
• Supporting the Head of Security in driving security culture, behaviours and communication across the Entities

Your skills and experiences:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the security world
• Experience securing technology and or R&D delivery within a commercial, government or SME setting, an advantage
• Ability to operate and have impact at cross-jurisdictional and strategic levels, with excellent networking skills, and judgement
• Be a self starter, with the Ability to work collaborative, to contribute to team projects and to deliver against timeframes with limited supervision
• International travel will be required as part of this role

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

Under the general direction of the Head of Security - FalconWorks, the role will lead on Entity Security within the Falconworks LoB. Responsibilities will cover the secure operation and associated compliance with all UK and partner security standards across the various facets of the LoB.

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.

Export and Security Requirements

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 9th January 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.