Job Title: Security Administrator
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £26,.00 + Benefits
Role Type: Part time / Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover
Role ID: SF
Play a vital role in safeguarding national security – join Babcock as a Security Administrator.
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Security Administratorat our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.
The role
As a Security Administrator, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to protect people and assets that matter most. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your organisational and administrative skills in a dynamic environment that supports national defence. You’ll make a real difference by ensuring our security operations run smoothly, while developing your career within a global FTSE organisation.
Day-to-day, you’ll work with and engage with various internal stakeholders primarily supporting the Senior Security Team as well as the wider department in the day to day administrative duties.
1. Organise and schedule appointments and manage calendars.
2. Write and distribute emails and correspondence, supporting the Security Operations Manager and Head of Security.
3. Maintain filing systems and update security databases.
4. Book travel arrangements and meeting rooms.
5. Provide general administrative support to the wider security team.
This role is part time, 19 hours per week – Wednesday - Friday and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.
Essential experience of the Security Administrator
6. Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Access, Word, Excel).
7. Strong administrative experience, including diary management and travel booking.
8. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
9. Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
10. Experience providing data analysis support.
Qualifications for the Security Administrator
11. GCSE in English and Maths at grade C or equivalent (Essential).
12. NVQ Level 2 in Business and Administration or equivalent (Desirable).
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at