Contract Security Manager

Job Title: Contract Security Manager

Locations: London, Ipswich, Cheltenham, or Manchester

Due to the sensitive nature of this role you will be required to undergo and maintain DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels). An allowance of £5k per annum may be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.

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Security isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, ‘We Are The Protectors’. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses.   We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.

Why this job matters:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Contract Security Manager, where you will be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

  What you’ll do: 

• Managing the security assurances, requirements, and obligations in-life, for our customers, shaping a compliant security posture, providing a positive customer experience, whilst protecting the BT brand.
• Lead consultant activities for contract security management at programme and project level
• Maintaining security relationships with the end customer, supporting the Account Directors and Commercial leads.
• Supporting new business initiatives and activities, be an influencer across programme areas to direct security compliance.
• Support and deliver the business and security strategies through direct and indirect work activities.
• Continually deliver risk management, security artefacts and support necessary audit requirements. 

Experience you would be expected to have:

• Significant industry experience in Contract Security Management, ideally across government customers.
• Significant experience in risk, audit and security assurance activities.
• Understanding of security accreditation and certifications processes, across global governments or commercial industries.
• Good understanding of technology, customer or commercial trends across global communication and security industries.  
• Experience of working across a wide range of internal and external stake holders to deliver business outcomes.  
• Experience in articulating/implementing a strategic vision and translating into practical action and execution.  
• Strong critical reasoning skills for getting to heart of topics and identifying key themes and actions.
• Coaching – working across multiple project teams as a lead security consultant. 

Diversity and Inclusion:

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. So, if you're excited about this role but your past-experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, don’t worry – we’d still love you to apply.

Diversity makes sense for us, for our customers and for our future. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences, and encourage applications from all sections of the community. Our ambition focuses on recruiting and retaining people who are under-represented in our workforce. Including those from ethnic minority groups, disabled and neurodiverse people and women. However, diversity does not end there and anyone with different backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages or stages of life, disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply. Find out more about BT’s D&I manifesto by searching on our website.

What's in it for you:

• Discounted BT Broadband, TV & mobile packages and BT products
• On target Bonus
• 10% pension contribution
• Professional development and paid for industry certifications/qualifications.
• Flexible benefits/rewards including dental insurance, healthcare, gym memberships etc.
• Well-being support for you and your family
• 3 days paid volunteering a year
• Flexible and smart working (subject to business needs)

Our leadership standards

Looking in
Leading inclusively: Inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes:  Take the right decisions that benefits the broader organisation.

Looking out:
Delivering for the customer:  Execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy:  Demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:
Growth mindset:  Experiment and identify opportunities for growth.