Head of Threat & Risk – Security

Job Title: Head of Threat & Risk – Security

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

Salary: £75,000 + depending on experience, with executive benefits

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the Sector wide Personal Security and Insider Risk initiatives across Air, to ensure we meet our strategic business aims and IPSA obligations to keep our business and people secure
• Working in close collaboration with Group and Air Sector Line of Businesses, set and deliver the risk management plan across all Air sites in the UK and overseas, leveraging our data to enable effective and fit-for-purpose risk-led decision making across the Sector
• Influence Strategic Business & Strategic Resilience outcomes through the provision of long-term horizon scanning/threat monitoring capabilities
• Set the strategy for and deliver a single, integrated Threat capability across Air, to enable threat-based decision making at all levels of the business
• Leverage our risk management data and understanding of the threat landscape, to shape security interventions, drive Strategic business decision making, support M&A activity and to identify opportunities for innovation
• Oversee and lead Air Sector’s security incident/investigation management capabilities, developing strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop the Strategic threat and risk management capability across, Security, Cyber, Product Security and Resilience
• Lead a team of SQEP discipline leads across, Investigations, Insider Risk, Threat monitoring, Culture development and Communications
• On occasion deputise for the Functional director at senior level review and external partner engagements

Your skills and experiences:

• Proven relevant security sector experience
• In-depth knowledge of threat and risk management approaches and tools.
• Understanding of personnel security, insider risk or investigations
• Track record of communicating effectively at senior level and across multiple businesses and suppliers
• Experience managing and leading teams
• Experience of operating within a customer environment

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 Security & Resilience team

Our Security & Resilience team is at the forefront of safeguarding one of the most advanced aerospace and defence businesses in the world. This is not just about protecting assets—it’s about shaping the future of security across a global enterprise. You’ll work alongside industry-leading experts who are passionate about innovation, resilience, and delivering security strategies that enable business growth. The team thrives on collaboration, leveraging cutting-edge threat intelligence and risk management tools to influence decisions at the highest levels. By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on national security and the safety of our people, while contributing to projects that span multiple countries and critical programs.

We pride ourselves on creating an environment where security professionals can excel and grow. Our team is built on trust, integrity, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement. You’ll have access to advanced training, leadership development programs, and opportunities to work on complex challenges that push the boundaries of traditional security thinking. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, we encourage fresh ideas and empower our people to lead initiatives that shape the future of threat and risk management. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your career can thrive, this is the team for you.

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: 5th 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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