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Site Security Manager
As the Site Security Manager you are accountable / responsible for the daily security operations on the Thales Cheadle UK Site and are the Facility Security Controller (FSC).
You will provide an effective and efficient security service to all the Thales businesses and functions on site to ensure compliance with relevant national, Group and UK security policies and procedures.
Managing efficient and effective co-ordination and execution of the site security operation in the areas of physical, material, document, personnel and information security, ensuring Facility Security Clearance (FSC) is maintained / managed along as being site POC for engagements with accreditors.
Implementing policies and processes in accordance with corporate governance in relation to security as defined in Chorus referential system
Creation, implementation and maintenance of Site Security Plan (SSP)
Maintaining the site security risk register
Managing the correct issuing, storage, mustering and destruction of classified assets
Providing advice to Site Security Contacts (SSC)
F1686 process - approval of UK S sub-contractors or overseas collaboration/sub-contacts.
Working closely with 3rd party service providers as jointly agreed by Thales in the scope of work paper in respect of the implementation of the manned guarding contract.
Liaison with customer / sub-contractor security organisations to advise on the correct and secure conduct of all contracts
Interface with appropriate Thales project managers together with customer and sub-contractor counterparts so that security aspects of projects are identified and correct procedures are put in place and complied with as applicable:
The HMG Security Policy Framework (SPF)
Corporate Security Policies (Chorus)
Support Information Asset Owners (IAO`s) where necessary to identify and if necessary treat any perceived or real risk.
Promote awareness of the latest HMG and company security requirements and implementation as necessary
Provide advice and guidance to the business to protect Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of Company, customer and third party information and assets.
Organise and lead local working groups and run security exercise Table top and live exercises using internal / external resources.
Conduct any other security / security project task as directed by the Head of UK Security Operations
Possess good organisational, communication, presentation and report writing skill
Have experience of building relationships with customers, partners, suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels
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. 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.
Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.
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.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.
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