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Company Description

Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.

In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

Assystem's Project Management & Consulting (PM&C) Business provides the delivery of sustainable performance improvements within the following practice areas: Consents & Engagement; Commercial Management; Project Management; Environmental Services; Planning & Project Controls; Risk Management and Business Intelligence across the nuclear and transportation sectors.

Job Description

The Security Assistant is responsible to the Deputy Company Security Controller for assisting with the overall security activities of the company and is primarily responsible for supporting the efficient and effective coordination of the Personnel Security within the organisation relating to security vetting and aftercare.

The role will be based at our Blackburn office with hybrid working and anticipated 2-3 days a week in the office.

Responsibilities will include:
✅ Processing vetting applications within the organisation for staff and contractors and providing support and advice for all types of vetting.
? Monitoring existing clearances and proactively ensuring renewals are carried out within a timely and efficient manner.
? Advising and updating on changes in policies and procedures in respect of vetting.
? Liaising with external agencies, including the verification of internal and external clearances.
? Ensuring Personnel Security risks are effectively managed by conducting rigorous checks and ensuring ongoing Personnel Security controls are applied throughout the organisation.
? Acting as a point of contact for all staff and contractors for both specific vetting and general security enquiries, ensuring they are dealt with effectively and efficiently, taking into account data protection and other security considerations in relation to the disclosure of information.
⚠️ Supporting on Security Incident reporting, follow-up actions, and sharing learning from experiences for any security near-misses, and recording details of these.
?️ Providing project-specific security support for key projects.
? Being a point of contact for site-specific security responsibilities, i.e., issuing of site passes.
? Providing general Security assistance to the Security Department as and when required, including the delivery of security communications and awareness campaigns.

Qualifications

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Microsoft office suite of programmes, specifically an experienced user of Word and ExcelDesirable Experience

Previous experience in a similar security role would be beneficial
Attended DISA TrainingPerson specification

Reliable
Self motivated
Honest and Trustworthy
Good organisation
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise own workload
Methodical & accurate
Must be able to gain and maintain appropriate security clearance

Additional Information

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future