Job Description:

**PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: **Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work suitable candidates will be eligible for BPSS baseline level of security clearance**

Our client, a world leader in aerospace and defence manufacturing, is looking for an individual to assist the Security Management team at their site in Bristol

This role will help deliver a robust Security framework that protects the client from the prevailing threat environment, however they are NOT looking for a Security Guard but someone with a demonstratable interest in security

The role has a specific focus on driving physical security and security systems projects to successful completion. The role requires hyper-responsive stakeholder communication and timely issue resolution, troubleshooting areas for remedial action, development and varied security administrative and process adherence support across the Filton site and wider UK function where applicable

Duties:

• You will work directly in support of the Head of Site Security Filton to enable the delivery of effective security advice, guidance and solutions in support of Filton delivery and operational objectives.
• Implementation of protective security activities, compliant with extant policies and frameworks requirements
• Assist in the management of Security, Systems & Fire Service Providers
• Assist with the management of Security & fire Risks and Issues
• Assist with the implementation of Emergency Response
• Assist with providing appropriate security, systems & fire input into event & project planning and implementation
• Assist in adherence to Filton Safety rules
• You will audit and ensure the security, systems & fire suppliers are compliant with all contractual documentation
• You will bring your knowledge and experience to the team to help develop and improve our process and procedures
• Use of practical problem solving (PPS) methodology to identify faults/failures and required remedial actions for process improvement
• Coordinator for Filton security and safety investigations
• First point of contact for specific security system faults and issues
• Assist the Security Systems Manager UK with the performance management of the supplier inline with all contractual documentation
• Assist the Fire Safety Manager UK with the performance management of the supplier inline with all contractual documentation
• Assist with Performance Management of security practices and service provider operations
• Produce reporting as required by function
• Develop strong relationships with functional areas in order to best assist implementation of effective security activities
• Explore and support with the implementation of new innovation for physical security, systems and fire

KEY SKILLS

• Understanding a bird eye view of corporate style security setup
• Either previous experience of security management within the commercial or industrial sectors, or a demonstrable interest in security management
• Computer literature with familiarity of Google suite, Microsoft software
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with an ability to analyse and assess complex issues
• Understanding of/or experiencing working with a security management team
• Stakeholder management experience
• Project Management - Leading and coordinating projects across multi-functional teams and communication chains
• Systems thinking approach to problem solving
• Ability to travel and at short notice
• Analytical and critical thinking with ability to present findings and to wide audiences
• Experience in managing a 3rd party contractor is desirable but not essential