Security Administrator

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to join a dynamic and diverse team within the Security Services sector at our Bristol Site, and to support the wider business with varying needs surrounding classified document control.

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 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. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

1. Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
2. Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
3. Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
4. Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
5. Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
6. 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
7. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The opportunity:

This is a diverse role within the Bristol Programme Support Office, responsible for the provision of a document security, control and management service, while embracing transformational change to modernise and strengthen organisational security, providing a compliant and efficient service.

Experience and skills of working in a UK Defence/Government setting is preferred, although not essential as full training will be provided. The successful candidate will be required to be proactive in managing a busy workload and will work on their own initiative on some occasions. You will need to exhibit a high level of resilience, communication and organisation skills and attention to detail, which is key to the success in this role.

Your Essential Responsibilities will involve these core elements:

1. Strong focus on ensuring compliance to defined standards and processes outlined by our client.
2. Process internal and external movement of classified material within the UK and overseas in accordance with HMG regulations.
3. Communicating with individuals, of varying levels, throughout the business.
4. Meet key deadlines such as bid deliveries and payment milestones, which may require working additional hours.
5. Maintain accurate records of documentation using the Security Information Management System.
6. Assisting with essential document mustering activities including spot-checks.
7. Provide advice to the business on all aspects of classified material handling and control.
8. Administrative support to the PSO Supervisor and other Security-related activities as needed.
9. Flexibility to travel to other UK sites will be required on occasion.

What we're looking for from you:

1. Strong administrative skills and experience.
2. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of the wider team, organise own workload but also accept direction from the Senior Officers regarding priority tasks.
3. A high level of integrity is essential.
4. Someone that is forward-thinking, with a willingness to learn and improve efficiencies in working practices and processes.
5. A professional approach, with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task and be proactive.
6. A keen interest in what we do and the desire to understand how MBDA works and how their role impacts the company/department.
7. It is essential that you undertake the extensive duties with flexibility, initiative and enthusiasm and operate as an integral part of the team.

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

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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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