Security Administrator

Security Administrator

Job Title: Security Administrator

Role Type: Part time / Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover

Role ID: SF70735

Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL2 2BG

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Play a vital role in safeguarding national security - join Babcock as a Security Administrator.

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Security Administratorat our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role

As a Security Administrator, you'll be at the heart of our mission to protect people and assets that matter most. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your organisational and administrative skills in a dynamic environment that supports national defence. You'll make a real difference by ensuring our security operations run smoothly, while developing your career within a global FTSE 100 organisation.

Day-to-day, you'll work with and engage with various internal stakeholders primarily supporting the Senior Security Team as well as the wider department in the day to day administrative duties.

• Organise and schedule appointments and manage calendars.
• Write and distribute emails and correspondence, supporting the Security Operations Manager and Head of Security.
• Maintain filing systems and update security databases.
• Book travel arrangements and meeting rooms.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider security team.

This role is part time, 19 hours per week - Wednesday - Friday and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential experience of the Security Administrator

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Access, Word, Excel).
• Strong administrative experience, including diary management and travel booking.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience providing data analysis support.

Qualifications for the Security Administrator

• GCSE in English and Maths at grade C or equivalent (Essential).
• NVQ Level 2 in Business and Administration or equivalent (Desirable).

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ()

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Application Guidance

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert ahead of the closing date if we receive a high volume of strong applicants.