Supplier Assurance Advisor

Salary: £44,907+ depending on skills and experience

Working within a growing Supplier Security Assurance environment, this role offers the opportunity to help protect critical programmes, technology and supply chains from evolving security threats. Collaborating with procurement, engineering and supply chain teams, you will support the assessment of supplier security risks, monitor compliance with recognised standards and contribute to the resilience of a multi-layered supplier network. Your work will help ensure secure delivery across strategically important programmes while safeguarding sensitive information, assets and operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop knowledge in supplier assurance, risk management and security compliance within a high-profile and evolving business area. Working alongside security specialists, stakeholders and suppliers, you will gain exposure to industry best practices, emerging threats and international security requirements. With support to achieve ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification and ongoing professional development opportunities, this role for you offers excellent scope to build a rewarding career within a business-critical security function at BAE Systems.

• Conduct supplier security assurance activities, supporting risk-based assessments and routine compliance reviews across the supplier portfolio
• Review and evaluate supplier security evidence, assessing compliance with contractual, regulatory and Security Aspect Letter requirements
• Complete supplier site visits and assurance inspections, gathering insights and validating security controls against established standards
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Legal and Programme stakeholders to address risks and support timely issue resolution
• Produce clear assurance reports, risk summaries and recommendations while supporting continuous improvement of assurance processes, reporting and tools

Location: Warton - Hybrid, 3 days onsite per week - Travel required to UK Suppliers several times a month and possibly Internationally

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Job Title: Supplier Assurance Advisor

• Relevant qualification or demonstratable experience within assurance, compliance, investigation or administrative roles involving structured review and assessment activities
• Experience handling sensitive or confidential information, maintaining accuracy, discretion and adherence to defined procedures
• Considerable stakeholder engagement skills, with experience collaborating effectively across internal teams and external organisations
• Ability to interpret information, identify risks, document findings and produce clear, evidence-based reports and recommendations
• Holds, or is willing to obtain, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification, with an interest in security assurance and compliance practices