Security Administrator

Job Description

Salary: up to £28,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

You will be part of a dynamic and diverse team within the Security Services sector of the business responsible for the effective provision of a document control service at our Bristol site in the Programme Support Office (PSO), operating within the HMG rules and procedural guidelines for control and movement of classified material. The role also requires a strong focus upon ensuring compliance to defined standards and processes outlined by our client.

Your essential responsibilities will involve these core elements:

• Process internal and external movement of classified material within the UK and overseas in accordance with HMG regulations.

• Meet key deadlines such as bid deliveries and payment milestones. This requires the role holder to maintain flexibility and on occasions may require working additional hours.

• Maintain accurate records of documentation using the registry database system.

• Assisting with essential document mustering activities including spot-checks.

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of the wider team, organise own workload but also accept direction from the Senior Officers / Lead regarding priority tasks.

• Maintain the monthly PSO Statistics Spreadsheet.

• Provide advice to the business on all aspects of classified material handling and control.

• Provide administrative support to the PSO Lead and other Security related activities as required.

What we are looking for from you:

Experience, skills, and qualifications of working in a UK defence/government setting is preferred, but not essential as training is provided.

• Knowledge/understanding of MoD and company rules for processing and handling of classified documentation.

• You are able to meet deadlines without compromising on quality and always following process.

• You are a team player, adaptable to the needs of the business and able to use your initiative and willing to step up and take responsibility in the absence of senior team members.

• You thrive on challenge and you strive to become an expert in whatever role you undertake. Most importantly, you are confident in your ability to provide a first class service to our client.

• Excellent administrative, organisational and customer service skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively.

• Excellent attention to detail, able to work well under pressure and comfortable handling classified material.

• Competence in MS Office and experience in using databases would be an advantage.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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