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Role Summary

As a Project Security Administrator you'll sit within the Security Management function and support project security assurance working closely with the respective Project Security Manager(s). This could be within Defence, Nuclear, or any other Government departmental area. You will provide efficient and effective processing of all requests and enquiries into WSP’s Security Management mailbox, escalating to the respective sector lead or business support function where appropriate. You will be expected to prioritise urgent business requests for security support, ensuring appropriate client (both internal and external) engagement is maintained at all times. You will be responsible for enhancing the professional working relationships with all WSP’s business units and WSP’s Security Management function. You will also act as the local security focal point and you will be expected to contribute to WSP’s continuous improvement programme by identifying potential process improvements where required.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ownership of WSP’s Security Management mailbox, ensuring excellent client service in all responses and interactions.

• Documenting, producing and cascading minutes of all security assurance meetings, workgroups and forums.

• Reviewing and approving access requests to project information environments (MS Teams & Sharepoint).

• Ensuring “Need to Access & Need to Know” principles are met (folder & file structure and access restrictions).

• Support Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and National Security Vetting (NSV) applications.

• Support project onboarding through induction, training & awareness to meet legislative & client requirements.

• Supporting the management and governance of security arrangements for the Bristol office.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Hold SC clearance or the ability to achieve it.

• Extensive experience as an Administrator using Microsoft Office suite of products including Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Team, Powerpoint and Sharepoint.

• Previous project security administration experience would a distinct advantage.

• Educated to GCSE standard or hold equivalent industry experience for a similar role.

These terms of reference will be reviewed periodically and updated as required to reflect changing requirements based on emergent needs of the business.

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.