Security Associate – Classifier

Job Description

Job Title: Security Associate (Classifier)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Min. 3 days per week onsite)

Salary: Up to £46,600 (DOE)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

In this role, you will provide expert classification advice and guidance to business stakeholders on Programme Security best practices, ensuring compliance with security policies, grading guides, and processes to support delivery across all programmes. You will monitor and maintain effective security measures, build strong relationships with key stakeholders, and promote a positive security culture by raising awareness and modelling organisational values. Additionally, you will analyse data, produce reports and presentations, deliver security training, and continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and embed a best practice approach to Programme Security.

Core duties:

• Providing expert guidance to stakeholders on Programme Security best practices, including the application of policies and grading processes, to ensure compliance and support delivery of business objectives
• Maintaining effective relationships and coordination with key local functions and business representatives
• Monitoring security measures within the business area to ensure policies and procedures remain current, effective, and aligned with changing requirements
• Supporting the Security culture by raising Security Awareness among employees and continually seeking opportunities for improvement to facilitate a best practice approach
• Gathering data, analysing, and preparing reports or presentations to feed information back to teams/managers
• Delivering Security classification training and Grading Guide awareness across the submarines business in accordance with the Security programme

Essential Skills:

• Good understanding of government and industry standard security policies and standards
• Demonstrated expertise in engaging and managing senior-level stakeholders, along with strong presentation skills

The Programme Security Team:

An excellent opportunity to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, gaining valuable exposure to different programmes and the broader organisation. You will provide expert advice and guidance to business stakeholders on Programme Security best practices, including the application of security policies, grading guides, and processes. As a Subject Matter expert, you will ensure compliance while supporting the successful delivery of business objectives. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 18th June 2026.

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.

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