Estates Security Lead

time left to apply End Date: May 2, 2025 (7 days left to apply)

job requisition id R27421

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.

Estates Security Lead

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: C2 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight.

Clearance Level: You will need to obtain and maintain DV 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 10 years in order to apply for DV clearance.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

Let us introduce the role

AWE is currently recruiting for an Estates Security Lead for the Security group.

Key Accountabilities:

• Interpret, communicate and direct the implementation of MOD security policies and other relevant standards in a way that best supports the needs of the company, whilst remaining compliant with all mandated requirements.
• Guide, mentor and oversee your team in the effective analysis and management of Security vulnerabilities.
• Identify training needs, plan and direct training, and monitor training standards to ensure the enduring management of capability.
• Assess external and internal requirements then plan, communicate and oversee the delivery of relevant and proportionate solutions.
• Being the lead subject matter expert in National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), and MoD standards; and in the liaison with other Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) organisations to promote the most effective and proportionate solutions to improving the security of AWE's estate.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality, and be a great team player.

Key Responsibilities:

• Author new AWE security management arrangements.
• Conduct reviews of existing security management arrangements to enable the maintenance of security standards that are both proportionate and relevant to the threat.
• Support Company projects, including engagement with stakeholders, the provision of proportionate and relevant advice and support, the identification and articulation of security requirements, and the ongoing engagement with project staff to ensure that the solutions designed support the needs of both the Company and the project by delivering the required security effects in the most effective and efficient manner.
• Conduct assurance activity to ensure the optimal application of security policies and the maintenance of security standards.
• The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline
• Knowledge of project delivery
• Previous experience in line/people management

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Experience within an Estates or Security environment

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 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.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

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.

Next steps:

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.
• 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.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

If you're looking for a role with excitement, intrigue and something that really makes a difference then now is the time to join AWE. We are at the start of a once in a generation - possibly two generations - programme to design and produce a replacement warhead for the UK's continuous at sea deterrent. We will do this while continuing to deliver the Trident programme as well as managing ambitious state-of-the-art capital and construction projects - some of which have never been done before. Find out more on our website.