Security Operations Support

Location Filton
Job Type Contract
Salary £20.15 PAYE or £26.67 Umbrella
Reference JN -112024-2633_1732274387
Work Type Office-based

The Filton Security Team is an enthusiastic, engineering and manufacturing plant focused, enabling function. We strive to deliver security solutions and expertise in support of Filton delivery objectives and operational objectives.

We are responsible for:

  • Confidentiality, integrity and availability of Airbus, personnel, assets, information and equipment
  • Supportive security and safety of contractors and visitors to our site
  • Fire Safety, including fire fighting and risk assessments
  • Emergency Planning for our industrial activities, including the provision of rescue service

The UK team consists of a number of staff with different specialisms. This role will give you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding as you integrate with the team. Good career prospects with realistic chance of progression within the business.

Responsibilities

You will work directly in support of the HO Site Security Filton and Filton Site Security Manager to enable the delivery of effective security advice, guidance and solutions in support of Filton delivery and operational objectives.

  • Implementation of protective security activities, compliant with extant policies and frameworks requirements
  • Assist in the management of Security Service Providers
  • Assist with the management of Security Risks and Issues
  • Assist with the Performance management visual management dashboards
  • Assist with the implementation of Emergency Response
  • Assist with providing appropriate security input into event and project planning and implementation
  • Assist in adherence to Filton Safety rules
  • You will audit and ensure the security suppliers are compliant with all contractual documentation
  • You will bring your knowledge and experience to the team to help develop and improve our process and procedures
  • Use of practical problem solving (PPS) methodology to identify faults/failures and required remedial actions for process improvement
  • Coordinator for Filton security and safety investigations

Other Duties

  • Assist with Performance Management of security practices and service provider operations.
  • Produce reporting as required by function
  • Develop strong relationships with functional areas in order to best assist implementation of effective security activities
  • Investigation of theft and fraud allegations, near misses and road traffic collisions

Skill Set

Essential

  • A demonstrable background in security management with commercial or industrial sector.
  • Demonstrable application of Security Risk Management Principles
  • Complementary skills in risk management and emergency planning essential
  • Experience in the use of Google suite, Microsoft
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills with an ability to analyse and assess complex issues
  • Understanding of/or experiencing working with a security management team
  • Stakeholder management experience
  • Project Management - Leading and coordinating projects across multi-functional teams and communication chains.
  • Systems thinking approach to problem solving

Desirable

  • Experience in managing a 3rd party contractor is desirable but not essential
  • Ability to travel and at short notice
  • Lean management experience
  • Project management qualification e.g. PRINCE2
  • IOSH/NEBOSH qualification or relevant experience
  • Level 5 or similar operational qualification in Security management or equivalent experience is essential e.g. CSMP, ASIS, SRMC.
  • Analytical and critical thinking with ability to present findings and to wide audiences.

Are you a Security and/or Project management professional who loves what you do and has a real passion for the Security industry? This role is to assist the Airbus Security Management team to deliver a robust Security framework that protects Airbus from the prevailing threat environment whilst protecting Airbus' bottom line. The role has a specific focus on driving physical security and security systems projects to successful completion. The role requires hyper-responsive stakeholder communication and timely issue resolution, troubleshooting areas for remedial action, development and varied security administrative and process adherence support across the Filton site and wider UK function where applicable. Exposure to a security network across cyber, data and corporate security teams comes naturally with the role and a UK security function including Aviation security and Fire and Emergency Response.

You will be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of project management principles ensuring workflow milestones are achieved. Similarly, you can interpret and execute Security Risk Assessments Process and Risk Reporting, as well as a robust adherence to policies and directives. You will be responsible for the operational security activities including self-delivered and third-party security solutions.

We will consider candidates without a security background who can demonstrate a transferable skill set and has interest in the security and/or aerospace industry. Preference is given to those with substantial security experience across diverse sectors and levels of responsibility.

Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.