Security Advisor – Physical & Technical

BAE Systems; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Security Advisor – Physical & Technical for their Barrow-in-Furness location. The role involves advising on security measures, managing risks, and collaborating with stakeholders in a hybrid working environment. Candidates should have a robust background in security, particularly within critical industries, and possess strong problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for flexible working.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in internal and external stakeholder management.
• Strong background in security within critical national infrastructure.
• Experience with technical security measures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on protective security in a commercial environment.
• Identify and report security risks to stakeholders.
• Conduct security surveys and prepare high-quality reports.

Skills

Security Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

Background in Defence Sector or Law Enforcement

Job description

Job title: Security Advisor – Physical & Technical

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

Salary: £35,802.00+

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide advice and guidance on the application of protective security within a regulated, commercial environment, as required to enable critical programmes of work
• Identify, assess and reports security risks and issues to Business Managers and other Stakeholders, applying and maintaining proportionate protective security controls as required, in accordance with applicable contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external Stakeholders to understand their security requirements, interacting confidently and effectively through varied communication approaches
• Gather and assess security data, preparing high-quality reports or presentations to disseminate information across teams and management
• Collect and collate evidence in accordance with agreed company security assurance requirements
• Physically conducts security surveys across the Company estate, supporting the identification and assessment of risk and the prescription of mitigating action
  
  

Essential

Your skills and experiences:

• Background in Security within the Defence sector, Law Enforcement or other High-Hazard Industry within the Critical National Infrastructure
• Demonstrable experience of internal and external Stakeholder management
• Demonstrable experience of Problem Solving in a business environment, preferably in a Security context
  
  

Desirable

• Previous experience in the deployment of Technical Security measures
• Experience in the production of Operational Requirement documents
  
  

Benefits

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Physical & Technical Security Assessments Team

You will join a team of Physical & Technical Security Professionals working in collaboration with peers across other security functions and the wider business, to protect BAE Systems and Customer assets, in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements. You will support the development and application of policies, processes and support activities in line with the security strategy to support complex, innovative programmes of work. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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: 23rd 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.