Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.

We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering.

To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all

🎯 Role Overview

Reporting to the Company Security Controller, you'll oversee the Personnel Security and Aftercare functions to ensure the protection of our people and assets. The role will be hybrid working and anticipated 2-3 days a week in the office with regular travel required to other offices.

⚙️ Key Responsibilities

👥 Leadership & Development: Manage and develop the Personnel Security team.
🛡️ Security Controls: Apply and maintain effective personnel security controls to safeguard our information, assets, and personnel.
📞 Point of Contact: Address security and vetting inquiries with discretion.
📝 Risk Management: Ensure personnel security risks are effectively managed by conducting thorough checks and applying ongoing security controls.
📊 Strategy Development: Shape and drive our Personnel Security Strategy.
💬 Guidance & Awareness: Provide advice and training across the business.
🚨 Incident Management: Manage security incidents, ensure follow-ups, share lessons learned.
📋 Policy Updates: Advise on policy changes for personnel security.
✅ Audit & Accreditation: Manage necessary security audits.
📂 Record Maintenance: Ensure security records are accurate and up-to-date.
🤝 Support: Providing general assistance to the Security Department as needed.

🎓 Requirements

🕴️ Skills:

• Reliable, organised, self-motivated
• Strong decision-making and prioritisation skills
• Must hold or be eligible for security clearance

📑 Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Degree in security or relevant experience
• DISA Vetting Training (desirable)
• Security Institute membership (desirable)

Security Clearance:

Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level. 

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.

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.