Security Advisor

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?
For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK’s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.
It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?
Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We’re here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK’s next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more.
The scale might be daunting to some, but you’ll find it stimulating. We’ve got a long journey that we’ve only just started and we’re looking for motivated people who can take us in the right direction. Your role will contribute directly to that shared mission. We won’t deceive you, in some areas we’re starting from a low base, but within ten years this organisation will look very different, and you can help make that happen. This is a role where you’ll contribute to a legacy of national security for decades to come. So come and join us.
We are looking to recruit a resourceful and diligent person to join the AWE Security team as a Security Advisor as we work to deliver the support AWE needs in a variety of interesting and challenging posts.

• Do you have a Growth Mindset?
• Do you enjoy taking responsibility for solving problems AND delivering the solution?
• Do you want to develop into integrated SME across all security functions - Physical; Information; Cyber; Personnel and Security Forces?
• Do you enjoy communicating with diverse groups and building new relationships?
  • Could you write security requirements and security management plans?
  • Could you prepare and deliver briefings, presentations and/or training to develop security knowledge and awareness?
• Do you believe that you could apply security risk methodology in a variety of real situations?
• Are you a self stater, determined and motivated?
• Are you a Great teammate?

As a Security Advisor you will be key to the future of AWE.
The successful candidate must be willing to take ownership of their own performance and have an aspiration to lead.
We are extremely keen to develop our staff and will support professional qualifications to develop the right candidate in the role and throughout their career at AWE.
We are interested in proven high achievers with previous experience in any of the following (and more):

• Security planning and delivery
• Defence
• Nuclear
• Working in a regulated environment
• Infrastructure delivery
• Technology research and implementation
• Protecting High value or sensitive assets
• Project management
• Engineering

Location - This is a full-time post working for AWE in the Reading area. We have Smarter Working as a business so there will be some flexibility to work from home.
Salary from £33,950 to £45,000 per annum with the below benefits
As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.

All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role with us.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.