Security Helpdesk Lead

%3Cdiv%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EJob Title%5C: %3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;mso-ansi-language%5C:EN-GB;mso-ascii-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Arial;mso-bidi-language%5C:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-fareast-language%5C:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3ESecurity Helpdesk Lead%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ELocation%5C:%3C/strong%3E Warton or Samlesbury%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EWe offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Espeak%3C/span%3E to your recruiter about the options for this particular role%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EReferral Bonus%5C:%3C/strong%3E £1000%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EGrade%5C:%3C/strong%3E F%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EYou’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Emanager%3C/span%3E to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EWe know there may be %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Eexceptional%3C/span%3E %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Eindividual%3C/span%3E circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Emanager%3C/span%3E.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EIf you don’t feel you can talk to your line %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Emanager%3C/span%3E, you can contact your HRBP.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EPLEASE NOTE%5C: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Emanager%3C/span%3E regarding your application for this opportunity.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EJob Description%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EYou will be responsible for implementing Air’s Help Desk service – a “Security Front Door” across Air (UK) sites. Innovating how we drive security outcomes across BAE Systems Air sector keeping us safe secure and compliant%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ECore duties%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EYou will %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Elead%3C/span%3E a 3rd party vendor team of security staff to deliver a consistent service. As a security %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3ESME%3C/span%3E you will use your judgement and %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Eexpertise%3C/span%3E, to shape and drive performance.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EYou will agree and %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Emanage%3C/span%3E performance targets. drive innovation into the way Air triages and manages security support into the business.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EYou will be responsible for maintaining a number of Core Services to multiple Air Sector Sites including Access %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3EControl%3C/span%3E, Visitor %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3EManagement%3C/span%3E, Permit Issue and 1st Line Security Enquiry Responses.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWith the Senior %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3EManager%3C/span%3E Operations, you will drive collaboration %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Eobjectives%3C/span%3E, supporting the creation of a “one team” approach.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAs a Security %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3ESME%3C/span%3E, you will ensure the Helpdesk has access to and in turn can inform policy creation across the security function.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EYou will maintain %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3EKPIs%3C/span%3E for the Air sector, ensuring we are evidence led.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAs a Security %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3ESME%3C/span%3E, you will contribute to site operations and incident %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Emanagement%3C/span%3E planning and response.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential Skills%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EYou will be a security %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3ESME%3C/span%3E with experience from either military, defence industry, national security settings%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EYou will have a demonstrated experience of and interest in delivering data led security %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Einitiatives%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EExperience in process %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Emanagement%3C/span%3E with a keen eye for detail, with experience in creating and leveraging security policies.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EJob holder works within defined processes and procedures but will need to exercise judgment to %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Edetermine%3C/span%3E what solution to a problem is appropriate. The job holder will draw upon past experience and practice to %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Edecide%3C/span%3E what solution is the most appropriate.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGood influencing skills and experience in interacting and communicating with different %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Emanagement%3C/span%3E levels%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETo have a %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Eproactive%3C/span%3E approach to solving problems, working with the wider team to develop solutions%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe Air Security Team%3C/strong%3E %3Cstrong%3E%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EThe Site Security and Ops team is core part of the Air Security function, keeping our large and diverse business safe, secure, and compliant. You will work with colleagues across the team, function and wider business in a professional and rewarding setting, where your skills and experience as a security %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3ESME%3C/span%3E will be valued.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhy BAE Systems?%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EHere you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Econfidence%3C/span%3E and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Estrong%3C/span%3E sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EA place where everyone can thrive%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EWe’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong class=%22ql-size-huge%22%3E*%3C/strong%3EWe welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EPlease be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Econtrol%3C/span%3E restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Ethe roles%3C/span%3E you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Eapplicants%3C/span%3E %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Emust%3C/span%3E as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Eapplicants%3C/span%3E %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Emust%3C/span%3E typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Ethe role%3C/span%3E, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EClosing Date%5C: %3C/strong%3E8th July 2026%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E