If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.
Role: Security Director
Ready to play your part?
At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?
AWE is currently recruiting for a Security Director reporting directly into the Executive.
This high profile role will take accountability for the strategic vision for Security, enterprise wide, and to provide direction for the security aspects of AWE's business plan & its operations.
Bringing together all the aspects of security, you will ensure effective Physical, Personnel and Cyber Security strategies are developed and implemented across the Enterprise.
As the Security Director, you will be part of the senior leadership team within the SHEQ (Safety, Security, Sustainability, Health, Environment & Quality) function and be responsible for developing the strategy, policy and standards.
Working collaboratively with the business, a critical element will be to ensure deployment and adoption of these policies & standards to achieve business requirements whilst assuring business, customer and regulatory requirements are met.
As well as setting the strategy, you will be accountable for the key performance metric management for Security reporting to the Executive and AWE Plc Board.
The role will interface across AWE and you will drive organisational performance against targets, ensuring multiple stakeholder compliance is met and that the leadership team is engaged.
As the Tier 2 owner, you are accountable for ensuring that the Defence Security Conditions are met. This will involve liaising and co-ordinating with security authorities including Ministry of Defence Police (MDP), the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO), the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the UK Security & Vetting provider (UKSV).
The Security Director will identify, develop, implement and maintain security processes, practices, and policies throughout AWE to reduce risks, respond to incidents and limit exposure. They will provide leadership and direction to staff working in security fields and ensure non-security staff have access to clear, helpful guidance.
Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in the following:
* A nationally recognised senior practitioner level certification from a security authority
* A strategic leader, experienced in establishing and growing a dedicated environment and sustainability team
* Experience in Policy development and approaches to risk in an operational environment
* Managing security events and incidents
* Previous experience at a senior level of managing security within a complex environment.
* Tier 2 lead across the business for all Security activities and the primary interface with Defence Security Regulators
Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke
Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.
Work hard, be rewarded:
We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:
* 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
* Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
* Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
* Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
* Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
* Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
* Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
* Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
* Free onsite parking.
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
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Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.
Important things you need to know:
* We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
* You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
* We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
* Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.
Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.