Security Assistant

Assystem; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Assystem Blackburn, England, United Kingdom

Security Assistant

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.

We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering.

Job Description

Security Assistant - Blackburn

Based at our Blackburn office with hybrid working and anticipated 2-3 days a week in the office.

The Security Assistant is responsible to the Deputy Company Security Controller for assisting with the overall security activities of the company and is primarily responsible for supporting the efficient and effective coordination of the Personnel Security within the organisation relating to security vetting and aftercare.

Your Missions:

1. Processing vetting applications within the organisation for staff and contractors and providing support and advice for all types of vetting.
2. Monitoring existing clearances and proactively ensuring renewals are carried out within a timely and efficient manner.
3. Advising and updating on changes in policies and procedures in respect of vetting.
4. Liaising with external agencies, including the verification of internal and external clearances.
5. Ensuring Personnel Security risks are effectively managed by conducting rigorous checks and ensuring ongoing Personnel Security controls are applied throughout the organisation.
6. Acting as a point of contact for all staff and contractors for both specific vetting and general security enquiries, ensuring they are dealt with effectively and efficiently, taking into account data protection and other security considerations in relation to the disclosure of information.
7. Supporting on Security Incident reporting, follow-up actions, and sharing learning from experiences for any security near-misses, and recording details of these.
8. Providing project-specific security support for key projects.
9. Being a point of contact for site-specific security responsibilities, i.e., issuing of site passes.
10. Providing general Security assistance to the Security Department as and when required, including the delivery of security communications and awareness campaigns.

Why join the community of Switchers?

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 1 to 2 days of remote work per week.

Career Growth: Benefit from ongoing training and numerous career opportunities; 70% of our managers are promoted internally!

At Assystem, we celebrate diversity and creativity. We believe in harnessing unique perspectives to shape innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what truly matter. Join us and help shape the future!

Qualifications

(Skills, Experience & Qualifications):

Essential:

Microsoft office suite of programmes, specifically an experienced user of Word and Excel.

Desirable Experience:

Previous experience in a similar security role would be beneficial.

Attended DISA Training.

Person Profile:

1. Reliable
2. Self motivated
3. Honest and Trustworthy
4. Good organisation
5. Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise own workload
6. Methodical & accurate
7. Must be able to gain and maintain appropriate security clearance

Additional Information

Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain criteria in order to gain and maintain appropriate security clearance.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance
• Industries