Governance Role – Physical Security Lead (Edgewing)

BAE Systems; Frimley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company seeks a Governance Role- Physical Security Lead in Reading, UK. The role involves providing policy advice on physical security, managing risks, and developing handling procedures for classified materials. Ideal candidates will have experience in a regulated environment and strong communication skills. The company offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to work within defined processes while exercising sound judgement.
• Experience in stakeholder management and communicating effectively.
• Previous experience in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical security policy advice to protect the JV.
• Implement physical security requirements for accreditation.
• Take ownership of the physical security risk process.
• Develop policies for handling classified documents.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Judgment in solution determination

Communication with senior leadership

Education

Diploma in a security-related field

Job description

Job title: Governance Role- Physical Security Lead (Edgewing)

Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Salary: £53,211+ Dependent of skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide physical security policy advice aligned with the strategy set by the Head of JV Governance to protect the JV, its people, infrastructure, classified areas, information and assets, using national and international standards and best practice to inform that advice

• Implement physical security requirements for managing the accreditation process and its ongoing maintenance

• Take ownership of the physical security risk process, including identifying, documenting, tracking, mitigating and monitoring security risks across the JV and its supply chain

• Develop and implement clear, inclusive policies and procedures for the secure handling and management of classified documents and material

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Able to work within defined processes and procedures while exercising sound judgement to determine the most appropriate solutions, drawing on past experience and best practice

• Strong stakeholder management skills with proven experience communicating effectively with senior leadership across internal functions and international external partners

• Previous experience in a highly regulated environment implementing physical security, governance or assurance

Desirable

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in a security-related field

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 Edgewing Security Governance Team

You will be joining a highly motivated, experienced team within the BAE Systems Air sector, committed to the delivery and progression of a Future Combat Air System (FCAS) for the UK. You will play a central role in working across a diverse stakeholder group of functional and delivery teams including tri national industry and government colleagues from across our partner nations to support the delivery of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).

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: 20th August 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.

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