Location: Reading, United Kingdom In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Security Incident & Vetting Manager Location - Any UK Site (Hybrid) Are you looking to build your career as a security professional? Do you want the opportunity to work within a highly regarded team that will support with your learning and development? Then look no further The role You will be accountable for the day-to-day management of the security incident and vetting processes for Thales UK. As the Incident and Vetting Manager, you are responsible for managing and overseeing incident response and security vetting processes within the organization. This role involves ensuring that all security incidents are effectively managed and resolved while maintaining robust vetting procedures to ensure compliance with security regulations and standards. Key tasks Managing efficient and effective day-to-day co-ordination and execution of the incident response team, ensuring that all security incidents are promptly investigated and resolved. Coordinate with relevant teams, including HR/ER/CSOC/Legal/Procurement, to ensure timely resolution and mitigation of threats. Exceptional Stakeholder Management. Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, and senior management, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration on security and vetting matters. Implementing policies and processes in accordance with corporate governance in relation to security as defined in Chorus referential system Develop, implement, and maintain incident response plans, policies, and procedures. Conduct detailed investigations of security incidents and breaches to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions. Including identifying trends to feed into security culture output. Prepare and present detailed reports on incidents, investigations, and vetting outcomes to Head of Security Services and Chief Security Officer and other key stakeholders. Develop and deliver training to team and colleagues to enhance incident and investigation capabilities across the team, utilizing Site Security Managers and Deputies for investigations. Oversee the security vetting process for employees, contractors, and third-party vendors to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Develop, implement, and maintain vetting policies and procedures in line with industry standards and best practices. Manage the maintenance of accurate and confidential records for all vetting activities. Conduct periodic reviews and audits of vetting processes to ensure effectiveness and compliance. Provide training and awareness programs on incident response and vetting procedures to staff and stakeholders. Prepare and present weekly reports to senior management on the status of incident response activities and vetting processes. Skills & Experience Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders. Experience in incident response management and security vetting within the defence industry or a related sector. Strong knowledge of security incident response protocols, standards, and best practices. In-depth understanding of security vetting procedures and regulatory requirements. Proven experience in managing and leading teams in a high-pressure environment. Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Excellent organizational and record-keeping abilities. Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and agencies. What We Can Offer We're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Flexibility Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) LI-RD1 In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. 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