Security Advisor

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £33,950 - £45,000 ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

AWE is currently recruiting for a Security Advisor for the Security Team.

We are looking to recruit a resourceful and self-motivated person to join the AWE Security team as a Security Advisor as we move into an exiting period in AWE’s history.

• Do you have a Growth Mindset?
• Do you enjoy taking responsibility for solving problems AND delivering the solution?
• Do you enjoy communicating with diverse groups and building new relationships?
  • Could you write security requirements and security management plans?
• Are you a self-starter, determined and motivated?
• Are you a great teammate?

As a Security Advisor you will be key to the future of AWE.

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.

Who are we looking for?

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Capital Projects
• Technology research and implementation
• Protecting High value or sensitive assets
• Project management or engineering

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience.

You’ll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also need to have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• 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.
• Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Important things you need to know:

• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

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 will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen 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.