Governance, Risk & Compliance Security Officer

BAE Systems - UK; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Governance, Risk and Compliance Security Officer based in Rochester. This role involves managing security aspects, identifying security gaps, and advising on vetting processes, ensuring effective communication within the team. Ideal candidates should possess experience in security management, detail orientation, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. This position offers an inclusive workplace with numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in security management, law enforcement, or armed forces required.
• Strong understanding of security principles and practices.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage Security Aspects Letters and liaise with Programme teams.
• Identify and address gaps in security measures.
• Advise and review vetting on BPSS cases.

Skills

Experience in security management

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to handle sensitive information

Excellent stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Title: Governance, Risk and Compliance Security Officer

Location: Rochester

Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting with the management of Security Aspects Letters, liaising with Programme/Project teams and Key stakeholders including ISAC (Industry Security Assurance Centre) and Contracting Authorities
• Help identify and address gaps in security measures in line with BAES and government security strategy
• Assisting the Vetting Team by advising and reviewing vetting on BPSS cases and advising on NSV clearance questions
• Providing physical and operational security advice to project teams to ensure that security requirements are appropriately captured
• Deputise for the FSC Security Controller – standing in for the FSC Security Controller when required

Your skills and experiences

Essential

• Experience in security management, law enforcement or the armed forces, with a strong understanding of security principles and practices
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for identifying and mitigating security risks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with individuals at all levels within the organisation
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity to GovS007 standards
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse security team

Desirable

• In-depth knowledge of GovS007, Facilities Security Clearance (FSC), security technologies, incident management, access control systems (ACS) and CCTV surveillance, or a willingness to learn

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 Site Security Team

Working in a small and dynamic team, no 2 days are the same. The Governance, Risk & Compliance Security Officer is accountable to the Security Manager for all security matters within the ES UK business. They may be tasked with any other reasonable duties by the Security Manager, Security Lead, Head of Site Services, or the Site Executive.

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 RESTRAIN 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: 28th 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.