FalconWorks Threat and Risk Lead

Job Description

Job Title: FalconWorks Threat and Risk Lead

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

Salary: Circa £60,000 commensurate with skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Under the general direction of the Head of Security – FalconWorks, the role will lead on Threat and Risk which will cover the secure operation and associated compliance with all UK and partner security standards, across all areas of business supported by the Line of business (LoB)
• Work with multiple complex stakeholders, devising and delivering a portfolio of assurance activities, aligned to risk as part of the annual assurance and/or audit programme across the LoB, to prevent damage, loss or compromise of assets across the Physical, Personnel, Technical and Cyber domains of security
• Support the development and implementation of concise processes, that enable the LoB security function and wider function to be risk informed and intelligence led
• Support the establishment and management of a central security compliance and assurance “network” to provide guidance and instruction across the LoB and wider Air UK BAE Systems businesses
• Develop and implement operational assurance and governance measures that are proportionate and enable LoB to be agile and achieve its operational priorities
• Maintain a number of key stakeholder relationships with senior managers across LoB, Sector and Group security functions 
• Support Head of Security in driving security culture, behaviours and communication across LoB

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• In-depth knowledge of His Majesty’s Government (HMG) and industry standard security policy, standards and good practice guidance
• Experience and/or knowledge of risk identification mitigation and management techniques
• Ability to consume and analyse large quantities of complex information from varied sources, produce high-quality coherent, concise, relevant written products and have the ability to deliver high quality presentations and verbal briefs in keeping with those written products

Desirable:

• Proven experience of managing and maintaining governance mechanisms, working across multiple stakeholders to develop and integrate robust governance (plans, processes, procedures, policies etc.)
• Proven experience of leading compliance and assurance activities within any regulated sectors (or commercial organisations bound by HMG standards)
• Trusted and established network of cross government stakeholder relationships

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 FalconWorks Security Team:

The FalconWorks Security Team will build on BAE Systems’ globally recognised pedigree of Research and Technology, engaging and partnering with academia, research organisations, SMEs and National Governments to deliver solutions and maximise return on investment. We believe it’s our duty to continuously innovate breakthrough technologies that will keep our customers ahead. This requires us to wonder, not just what comes next, but what comes after next? And how we can accelerate ideas that help to shape it and lead on the development/maturation of Threat and Risk frameworks supporting the outputs of the Line of Business.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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 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: 24^th January 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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