• Job Description

  Req#: 1056604
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  Job title: External Security Policy Relations Lead

  Location: Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

  Salary: £73,000+ Depending on skills and experience

  What you’ll be doing:

  • Develop and strengthen BAE Systems’ relationships with HMG in relation to its application of Protective Security policy and regulatory/contractual security requirements to industry
  • Coordinate effective external stakeholder engagement with HMG in relation to government Protective Security Policy requirements for the defence industry, including on matters related to cyber security, personnel security and physical security
  • Ensure BAE Systems is in a position to advocate for effective contractual and regulatory security approaches for the defence industry by establishing appropriate relationships, communications and interaction with the Ministry of Defence and other HMG departments
  • Maintain excellent awareness of new and emerging security related regulations and policy changes, undertaking horizon scanning to identify any changes in the Protective Security landscape which may affect BAE Systems including legislation, government contracting, external standards (e.g. updates to NIST/ISO etc.)
  • Coordinate impactful Company responses to new HMG policy proposals through written responses, verbal briefings and attendance at working groups/fora
  • Ensure the Company provides a coordinated response to HMG policy initiatives through effective collaboration amongst key internal stakeholders across Security, Group IM&T, Legal, Commercial and Supply Chain
  • Establish internal working groups and chair focused policy development workshops with internal subject matter experts (SMEs)
  • Ensure Company approaches to, and interpretations of, HMG security requirements are clear and understood across the Company through formal briefings and updates to internal policies and standards

  Your skills and experiences:

  • Enhanced understanding of HMG’s (His Majesties Government) contractual and regulatory frameworks covering the defence industry
  • Understanding of UK Government security and procurement structures and processes
  • Experience of working with, and influencing, relevant industry and professional bodies (e.g. TechUK)
  • Knowledge of Protective Security risk management concepts including cyber, personnel and physical security practices

  Benefits:

  You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

  The Security team:

  The Security Function’s vision is to deliver world class security that is a true market differentiator. To achieve this we bring together individuals with a diverse mix of skills, experience and backgrounds who can innovate to assess threat, manage risks to our information and people, and help the company grow securely.

  This a brand new and exciting role that is part of the group security which works across group IM&T security.

  Why BAE Systems?

  This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

  We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

  Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

  Closing Date: 2nd April 2024

  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

• About the company

  76667 BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company.

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