Acquisition Security Lead

Job Description

As Acquisition Security Lead, you will provide advice throughout the acquisition cycle, focusing on minimising security risks associated with the procurement of assets or services, from concept to disposal.The role offers an exciting opportunity for development within the Security Function, and would suit an experienced Security Professional looking for their next step in the industry.The successful candidate must be willing to undertake DV clearance once in post.Please note, if not successful for this campaign you may be offered a post at a lower grade.If successful for the role, you can choose to be based at any of the following locations:MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol BS34 8JHDE&S Piccadilly House, Manchester, Greater Manchester M1 2APRAF Waddington, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN5 9NB HMNBDevonport, Plymouth, Devon PL2 2BG,MOD Kentigern House, Glasgow G2 8EXAbout the roleIn this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Enable the identification and management of assets, in support of highly sensitive cutting-edge capabilities, critical to our national defence.
• Ensure acquisitions/service programmes and suppliers comply with Government policy, process and procedure requirements.

• Implement governance structures to manage all security risks (physical, information and cyber) from conception to disposal of assets, products or services, and the wider supply chain.
• Act on intelligence indicating any risk to the supply chain from hostile actors, including providing advice and assurance on suppliers security, risk management, business continuity practices across acquisitions and services encourage continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and support to suppliers responding to incidents and communicate lessons learned.
• Provide guidance for secure storage and distribution of assets throughout their lifecycles.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, in order to inform and influence security decisions to ensure good security performance.

Person specificationTo be successful with your application, youll need to show that you meet the followingessentialcriteria:

• Level 5 Security Management Qualification (or equivalent) OR equivalent professional experience
• Significant experience within a Security related roll.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the followingtechnical competences and behaviourswill be assessed at interview:

• Risk Understanding and Mitigation
• Security Compliance and Assurance
• Communicating and influencing
• Working together

BenefitsWere pleased to offer a generous benefits package to support everything from your work-life balance to your bank balance, including:

• 25 days holiday a year, plus 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings birthday
• A market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27 percent, an annual performance-based bonus, and recognition awards
• Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, with plenty of opportunities and support for progression

• A huge range of discounts including retail, sports, leisure, restaurants, gifts, days out, holidays, cinema, motoring, insurance, health care, gym memberships, and more
• Up to six days of paid leave a year for volunteering
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave schemes, offering 100% pay for 26 weeks (after a qualifying period)
• We champion a diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and give their best. We believe that by harnessing the power of different ideas, experiences, and perspectives, we can achieve our ambitions, together. If you have a disabilityor additional need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Keyskills :
Security Management