Security Contracts Adviser

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the dynamic and vibrant environment of Security Contracts!

Salary: up to £37,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 2 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.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity:

This is a critical business area that supports the management of security clearances required for MBDA UK to hold governmental contracts and subcontracts, supporting domestic and international business.

You will be part of a small team processing requests to the MOD and dealing with day-to-day enquiries in relation to Security Contracts including security Aspect letters, private venture grading and exhibition requests. In addition, you will be required to support the Security Contracts Manager in the successful implementation of the Security Contracts Strategy.

The role will involve completing and accurately recording security data and clearance requests, whilst also supporting the wider business in acquiring security clearances for their teams.

You will also be a point of contact for your internal customers, for any security contract enquiries and liaise with UK MOD and other external agencies, when appropriate.

Risk mitigation is key to the role!

What we're looking for from you:

• Ideally experience of working in the Security and Defence industry, or similar industries where you may have encountered classified contracts and security risk management.

• Able to act in the strictest of confidence with Security and Contracts data; integrity is paramount

• Professional meticulous approach with focus on accuracy

• Ability to challenge, negotiate and problem solve when required

• IT competency, including Excel and Word and willing to learn new systems

• Willingness to learn new standards and processes to apply best practice security

Desirable, but not essential:

• Awareness and knowledge of classified Security contracts including the F1686, F680 and Security Aspects Letters process

• Security awareness for the ongoing aftercare of security contracts

• Presentational experience for the delivery of training

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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We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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