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Personnel Security Manager - Gloucester, UK About the RoleAre you motivated by a fast-paced environment and enjoy being challenged? Do you have experience in personnel security, including counterinsider programmes and UK vetting requirements? Are you confident in managing stakeholders, building trusted relationships and fostering mutual understanding? The OpportunityAs a Personnel Security Manager, youll be responsible for ensuring full integration and engagement with the EDF and Sizewell C nuclear businesses across the UK, as part of Nuclear Services the UKs civil nuclear technical centre of excellence. You will lead the delivery of effective personnel security arrangements, including counterinsider policy development, risk management, stakeholder engagement and the provision of tailored advice and solutions aligned to the unique regulatory requirements of the civil nuclear sector. You will work in close collaboration with, and as an integral part of, three nuclear licensees operating across the full nuclear lifecycle. Acting as the focal point for personnel security matters, you will engage directly with key stakeholders including the UK civil nuclear regulator, the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, the National Protective Security Agency, the Cabinet Office and international bodies such as the World Institute of Nuclear Security and the US Department of Energy. Based at Gloucester Business Park, the role requires regular travel to EDF and new-build locations, operating within a hybrid working model. Due to the security classification of the work, remote working may be limited when handling information classified at Official Sensitive or above. Who You AreYou are an experienced manager bringing proven leadership, strong expertise in personnel security and counterinsider risk, and sound, balanced judgement. You are comfortable operating in a complex, highly regulated environment, working across a diverse stakeholder landscape. You demonstrate an agile mindset, able to move seamlessly from strategic direction to tactical delivery. We are ideally looking forDeep technical knowledge of UK vetting standards and requirementsExperience in designing and implementing counterinsider programmes and mitigationsProven experience of senior stakeholder engagement with government departments, regulators and national agenciesStrong, credible track record within a recognised security professionRisk management, including:Understanding of UK nuclear legislation and nuclear site licence conditionsPractical experience managing complex security threats, including terrorism and insider riskExperience providing security advice and conducting personnel security vulnerability assessments using NPSArecognised methodologiesWhat Youll Be DoingSetting the strategic direction and priorities for the branch, working closely with the senior leadership teamManaging budgets, resources and overall performance across the functionBuilding and maintaining trusted relationships with regulators and senior stakeholdersLeading, developing and inspiring a team of technical specialists across personnel securityDirecting, guiding and influencing activity from design and commissioning of new-build projects, through fleet operations, to defueling and transition to decommissioningThe role also oversees central support services, including vetting delivery (such as Baseline Personnel Security Standard clearances), functional assurance, governance, and insider risk managementTo be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Developed Vetting (DV), which will, ordinarily, require you to have British residency for the last five years. Pay, Benefits and Culture Alongside a competitive salary, potential for an annual bonus and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more. At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. Thats why we offer you the freedom to develop a career thats unique to you. Here, Success is Personal its your journey, powered by us. Everyone is welcome at EDF; were committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments. Join us and find your success at EDF!Closing date for applications: Wednesday 1st July#SuccessIsPersonal #EDFcareers #DestinationNuclear #EDFNuclearJobs Success is Personal. Its your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transitiontowards An ElectricBritain.