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We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.

Overview of the job 

The Security Order and Counter Terrorism Directorate (SOCT) exists to support HMPPS in its mission to prevent victims by changing lives. We do this by creating conditions for a firm, stable and secure base on which decent regimes, relationships and rehabilitation can be built. To keep prisons, probation and youth custody services lawful, safe and secure by managing risks and threats.

This role will focus on investigation, analysis and interpretation of intelligence located on the internet and social media, and the acquisition and analysis of communications data acquired under RIPA part 1 Chapter 2. The job holder will work as part of the Digital Investigation Unit.

Summary    

Working as part of the Digital Investigation Unit, the successful applicant will be responsible for the comprehensive analysis of digital content located on the internet and compiling detailed analytical reports of the outcome to feed into other teams. The individual will be responsible end-to-end for the acquisition and analysis of communications data.

Responsibilities, Activities and Duties    

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

•    End-to-end management of the Digital Vetting process within the Digital Investigation unit.
•    Acting as a point of contact for knowledge and advice for applicants and ensuring compliance with RIPA legislation. Providing on-call provision as part of the Digital Investigation Unit out of normal working hours.
•    Co-ordinating the production of intelligence packs and assisting as SME with further interpretation, analysis and development as required.
•    The submission of requests for communications data to Call Service Providers (CSPs), ensuring that data is acquired and records kept in accordance with DIU processes and RIPA legislation.
•    Assisting as part of the Digital Investigation Unit with the management of incidents involving prisoner use of the internet.
•    Making representations to court as required.
•    Liaise and build relationships with Vetting, Approvals, Key Threats Team, Corruption prevention Unit and Law Enforcement agencies ensuring as SME, an awareness of changes in the Digital world.
•    The composition of evidence into formal and detailed reports to enable partners to make informed decisions around an individual’s suitability for HMPPS employment.
•    Assisting key stakeholders with the progression of Digital Vetting policy and exploring ways in which the broadest and most comprehensive approach can be pursued.
•    Process and analyse intelligence received through the Crimestoppers initiative, identifying the appropriate recipients for the information, and disseminating the information in line with HMPPS policies on information handling.
•    Compilation and delivery of marketing and awareness sessions to the field.
•    Work as an accredited SPOC as per Part 1 Chapter 2 of Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), Liaising with applicants for communications data, advising the designated person around the legality of data acquisitions on a case by case basis.
•    Work on-call when required, outside of normal office hours as part of the Digital investigation Unit and of the HMPPS national incident management structure.
•    Make representations to court relating to the acquisition of communications data or other digital evidence as required.

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.

Please refer to job description.

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace
• Changing and Improving
• Working Together

Alongside your salary of £37,510, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £10,165 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

Fulwood Barracks, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8AA Northleigh House, Lime Kiln Close, Bristol, BS34 8SU BFPO, RAF Northolt, West End Road, Ruislip, HA4 6DQ

Join the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and have a future that matters: Be proud; Be challenged; Be unique.

Do you want to join the 2021 Government Security team of the year and be part of our Gold Standard security service?

The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) provides high quality security services at over 140 MOD sites across Great Britain. The MGS has guarded the Defence Estate for over 25 years including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London and His Majesty’s Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport and the Clyde. We provide access control, military working dogs, control room operations and other security services. We play a vital role supporting the Defence Mission and work to protect the defence estate and personnel from crime, terrorism, espionage and sabotage threats.

The MGS is part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and employs over 2,500 staff. MGS Officers are often the first point of contact with the MOD for employees, visitors and contractors and we pride ourselves on our professional, customer-focused culture.

All our Security Officers are required to have excellent customer service skills and must be willing to go above and beyond to support security operations across the defence estate. Due to the high profile and strategic locations of the sites we guard, it is essential our Security Officers have a strong work ethic, are able to work as part of a team, are observant to threats and are capable to challenge and de-escalate difficult situations if required. We also require our Security Officers to have good written and verbal communication skills. Our Officers must have resilience and remain positive and friendly in all weather conditions and on all occasions.

We provide our staff with a market leading salary, excellent sickness benefits, together with a defined benefit civil service pension. Free full uniform will be provided.

We are a growing organisation with opportunities for good quality staff to progress their security careers.

The MGS holds the Committed to Equality Gold Standard and we positively encourage applications from all under-represented communities and from all types of working backgrounds.

See more information about the MGS, please read the candidate pack and watch our Security Officer YouTube video https://youtu.be/nzSK9OPOoDI

About MGS

The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) is a professionally qualified body of Civil Servants who provide unarmed guarding services at approximately 100 MOD sites across Great Britain. The MGS has guarded the Defence Estate for over 25 years including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London and His Majesty’s Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport and the Clyde. The MGS plays a vital role supporting the Defence Mission and works closely with its security partners.

The MGS is part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and  employs over 2,500 operational and support staff. The MGS is managed by a Head Office team, dispersed strategically around the country.

MGS officers are very often the first point of contact with the MOD for employees, visitors and contractors and we pride ourselves on a customer-focused culture, working to DIO’s Values as well as our own core values of honesty, integrity, professionalism and efficiency.

We are passionate about the services we deliver and work hard to keep pace with developments in the security industry, as we seek to be the unarmed guarding provider of choice. The MGS holds the Committed to Equality Gold Standard and we positively encourage applications from all under-represented communities.

You can view our YouTube video to see more about our work 

The key duties of an Operational Manager (OM) are as follows.

• To ensure the correct posture of physical and tactical resources to manage sites and maintain operational preparedness for security incidents, in line with local Joint Business Agreements/General Statement of Security Requirement (GSSOR’s).
• Oversee the management of resources, including people, and expenditure whilst ensuring a positive and inclusive working environment
• Lead Physical Security operations and set governance structures to appropriately meet the risk appetite, overseeing effective Physical Security to protect assets and people throughout the estate. Liaise with Unit Customers and Heads of Establishments on a regular basis about service delivery and any problems/issues arising. Following agreed prioritisation of tasks and risks
• Comply with relevant regulation and legislation
• Ensure all posts and tasks are risk assessed and Health and Safety policies and processes are followed at all times
• Liaise with Unit Customers and Heads of Establishments on a regular basis about service delivery and any problems/issues arising. Following agreed prioritisation of tasks and risks.
• Cooperating with other security providers at the Unit to provide a high-quality security service.
• Provide Head Office with returns when requested regarding staffing levels, personal case work, audits and weekly completion of PORT, recording achievement of tasks, overtime and other operational data.
• Ensuring National Security Inspectorate (NSI) compliance at all Units within your Area of Responsibility (AOR) auditing paperwork and processes and amending and updating local documents when required
• Reviewing rosters, Joint Business Agreements/ General Statement of Security Requirement (GSSOR’s) and Assignment instructions on an annual basis to
• Consulting with Trade Unions on local changes and building positive and effective relationships with all stakeholders.
• Carry out all MGS/MOD/Management training including Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) to ensure effective understanding and management of Health & Safety within their Area of Responsibility (AOR).

 

Travel Requirements

Some Operational Manager roles may cover more than one site and require routine travel using official vehicles between Units. There will also be an expectation to travel in order to attend meetings, training courses or carry out Personnel case work at other locations throughout the UK.

Desirable Experience & Skills

A background, qualification or demonstrable interest in the delivery of site security and/or customer service will be an advantage.

Full UK driving licence, due to managing more than one site, traveling to other sites , attending meetings/training

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing

Alongside your salary of £28,300, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,641 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

We enable our people to work at the right place, with the right people, at the right time.

We believe that if we look after our people, they will be passionate about delivering great things for our customers.

We understand the importance of life outside of work and our industry leading flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

The MOD Discover My Benefits page lists the full set of benefits. Some of the many benefits you will receive include:

• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year
• Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments
• Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
• Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and / or site shops

Learning and Development

• Professional and Personal Development of skills
• Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by DIO
• Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by DIO

RAF Henlow, Main Guard Room, Henlow Camp, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6DN.

The Challenge:

Do you want to join the 2021 Government Security team of the year and be part of our Gold Standard security service?

The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) provides high quality security services at approximately 100 MOD sites across Great Britain. The MGS has guarded the Defence Estate for over 25 years including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London and His Majesty’s Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport and the Clyde. We provide access control, military working dogs, control room operations and other security services. We play a vital role supporting the Defence Mission and work to protect the defence estate and personnel from crime, terrorism, espionage and sabotage threats.

The MGS is part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and employs over 2,500 staff. MGS Officers are often the first point of contact with the MOD for employees, visitors and contractors and we pride ourselves on our professional, customer-focused culture.

All our Security Officers are required to have excellent customer service skills and must be willing to go above and beyond to support security operations across the defence estate. Due to the high profile and strategic locations of the sites we guard, it is essential our Security Officers have a strong work ethic, are able to work as part of a team, are observant to threats and are capable to challenge and de-escalate difficult situations if required. We also require our Security Officers to have good written and verbal communication skills. Our Officers must have resilience and remain positive and friendly in all weather conditions and on all occasions.

We provide our staff with a market leading salary, excellent sickness benefits, together with a defined benefit civil service pension. Free full uniform will be provided.

We are a growing organisation with opportunities for good quality staff to progress their security careers.

The MGS holds the Committed to Equality Gold Standard and we positively encourage applications from all under-represented communities and from all types of working backgrounds.

See more information about the MGS, please read the candidate pack and watch our Security Officer YouTube video https://youtu.be/nzSK9OPOoDI

About MGS:

The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) is a professionally qualified body of Civil Servants who provide a range of security services at over 160 MOD sites across Great Britain. The MGS has guarded the Defence Estate for over 25 years including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London and His Majesty’s Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport and the Clyde. The mission of the MGS is to protect Defence from threats including crime, terrorism, espionage and sabotage.

The MGS employs over 2,700 security officers and support staff. Our security services include a large Military Working Dog (MWD) division with 11 units across the country, Control Room Operations, Static and Mobile security duties including access control, visitor access, traffic management, and foot patrols.

We are passionate about the services we deliver and work hard to keep pace with developments in the security industry. The MGS holds the Committed to Equality Gold Standard and we positively encourage applications from all under-represented communities.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervise all Security Officers on shift at the Unit, deploying them to cover tasks as laid out in Assignment Instructions and in accordance with the Joint Business Agreement/GSSOR
• Supervise Security Officers to protect people, property, information, and assets from damage, destruction, or unauthorised removal from the Unit.
• Operate security systems in line with standard operating procedures
• Align assigned team(s) of Security Officers to protect property or information against compromise, destruction, or damage, maintaining integrity of performance through effective management, encouraging a positive and inclusive working environment, addressing concerns in a timely and sensitive manner
• Respond appropriately to security concerns raised, including by third parties, and work with the first responder to incidents
• Where required, cover CSO5 Guarding tasks including providing meal break relief.
• Daily Supervision and admin of the Roster, as delegated by the OM, managing the administration of abstractions and keeping the OM appraised on any issues with the rosters or general operations at the Unit.
• If located within a reasonable travelling distance of other MGS Units then the Supervisor will visit these Units at a frequency agreed with the Operations Manager to provide Supervisory support and visit Staff and customers accordingly.
• Writing reports on breaches of security or defects and maintaining daily logs
• Referral of complaints
• Supervising and Operating and monitoring of security systems; CCTV and alarms etc
• Operating and communicating effectively over the telephone and/or radio
• Liaise with Unit HOEs and Customer representatives and other Security providers to ensure a high-quality Security service is provided. Building positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Assist the Operational Manager in ensuring that the Unit is compliant with NSI and all documents, policies and processes are kept up to date.
• Other tasks commensurate with the grade

Travel Requirements

Where close area working arrangements are in place staff may be required to attend other sites within their travel to work area (one hour from their home) on a detached duty basis.

Desirable Experience & Skills:

A background, qualification or demonstrable interest in the delivery of site security and/or customer service will be an advantage.

Full UK Driving licence due to site requirements and location.

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service

Alongside your salary of £27,474, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,418 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

We enable our people to work at the right place, with the right people, at the right time.

We believe that if we look after our people, they will be passionate about delivering great things for our customers.

The MOD Discover My Benefits page lists the full set of benefits. Some of the many benefits you will receive include:

• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Free Uniform
• 25 days (215 hours) annual leave rising (1 day per year, 8.6 hours) to 30 days (258) upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Ability to roll over up to 10 days (86 hours) annual leave per year
• Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments
• Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
• Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and / or site shops

This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, Making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

Reading RG7 4PR, Shrivenham SN6 8LA

Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and care for the Defence Estate? DIO enables Defence to live, work, train and deploy, all with sustainability in mind. From net carbon zero accommodations to runways for the F35 fighter jets; our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe!

About DIO

View our YouTube video to see more about our work

https://www.youtube.com/embed/I9tLu3UdiGY  How the Defence Infrastructure Organisation Supports Defence

Security Services Group (SSG) provides specialist security advice, compliance and assurance to areas of the public sector that require the highest levels of security protection. SSG is the Government’s expert provider specialising in design, installation and maintenance of both custom in-house security systems and highly accredited commercial products on the government estate. 
Working as part of a 230-person team, we provide full life support services to UK Defence and Government sites throughout the UK and overseas.

Can you support MOD with securing some of the countries’ most important buildings and locations? We are looking for a motivated and passionate professional to join as a project manager in the SSG’s Defence Nuclear Organisation support team which has its main office at AWE Aldermaston.

The position advertised will deliver support in relation to the installation and maintenance of security systems, providing a professional, efficient, and cost-effective service to the customer.

The position can be based at AWE Aldermaston or Shrivenham Defence Academy and will work on UK Government sites throughout the Reading region.

Project managers based at AWE Aldermaston will be eligible for the Market Skills Allowance @ £1800 per year in addition to salary.

The DNO PM will provide a customer interface and represent SSG at high level external meetings; they will:

•    Undertake discussions and negotiations with SSG Project Managers and Client Security Officers       for Key Project and Maintenance accounts 
•    Lead (Line Manage) SSG Skill Zone security technicians and sub-contractors to deliver the               project and maintenance contracts to time, quality and cost
•    Provide full financial management; estimating, job costing, invoicing and budget management,         preparing clear and detailed financial breakdown reports to the Regional Team Leader
•    Be able to interpret and develop SSG Operations and external client requirements, working to           support the team to deliver functional solutions
•    Have a working knowledge of British, European and Government Standards relating to security         together with knowledge of QA and H&S policies
•    Participate in SSG’s (DNO team) on-call rota

Bespoke system training will be provided.

Work is predominately at SSG Customer sites in the Reading geographic region, travelling accordingly across the region to multiple Governmental and Military sites.

You may be provided with a non-liveried company vehicle to work in your region and with personal use (eligible for taxable benefit). Where applicable, the following allowances are payable in addition to basic salary: travel time (where travel is external to core hours), on-call allowance, recall-to-duty allowance, environmental (Radiation) allowance, travel and subsistence package when working out of your region and overtime.

Other benefits include:
•    Access to Defence Discount Service 
•    Specsavers eye test vouchers  
•    Access to the Civil Service Sports Club (CSSC) (fees apply)  
•    Access to the Civil Service Club in London (fees apply)
•    Continuous professional development within the security field
•    Laptop and mobile phone

In addition, due to operational requirements, there will be a necessity for detached duty to other SSG regions (in the UK or possibly overseas) or be required to stay overnight at sites that are unsuitable distances from home address.

Further information can be obtained on enquiry.

Desirable Experience & Skills:

Membership: Engineering Council 
Membership: Security Institute
Qualification: HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent
Qualification: NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Electronic Security Systems (IDS, VSS, etc) or equivalent
Qualification: ONC/OND in Electronic Security Systems (IDS, VSS, etc) or equivalent
Qualification: A recognised qualification in Project Management

Environmental Factors:

The applicant may be required to undertake occasional work within Radiological and Explosive Storage areas.

Full Driving Licence
Driving a vehicle is a requirement of the job; project managers are provided with a vehicle to attend multiple customer sites which are remote and not accessible by public transport. Project manager also participate in SSG’s 24/7 On Call Rota.

A Recognised, relevant Engineering background, Engineering Apprenticeship and/or Engineering qualifications, i.e. Intruder Detection Systems, Perimeter Intruder Detection Systems, Video Surveillance Systems and Access Control Systems.

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Leadership

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions

Alongside your salary of £35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes £9,528 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Highly competitive Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Alternative working practices such as working from home.
• Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks. We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
• 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
• Enhanced Parental Leave.
• Most sites have free car parking, Sports & Social Clubs, Gym, on site shops and subsidised canteens.
• Alternative working practices such as working from home.

• Allowances
  
  This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
  
  Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Brooke Lawrance House, Ipswich, IP1 2AN

The Risk and Intelligence Service is at the heart of HMRC compliance and enforcement activity. Our prime role is to enable HMRC to understand and manage the risks to taxation and frontiers in order to contribute to the financial integrity and well-being of the UK.

We do this by gathering information and seeking out high quality intelligence from both within and outside the UK.

We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

Appointments will be made on merit and based on fair and open competition.

Intelligence Services is a multi-functional group of teams responsible for gathering, assessing and disseminating Intelligence and evidence safely and legally to HMRC operational teams and external partners.

The National Co-ordination Unit (NCU) is a 24/7 operational unit that provides co-ordination, information and operational support to HMRC, other government departments and law enforcement agencies.

Its role includes providing essential support to frontline staff, conducting intelligence checks on request, disseminating intelligence and providing specific co-ordination when required. 

See what it’s like to work at HMRC: find out more about us or ask our colleagues a question. Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.

Do you have excellent communications skills?

Do you have a natural inquisitive mind?

Do you enjoy working as part of a team?

If this sounds like you, then you could be just the person we would love to join our NCU team.

NCU Operators work within specific teams, reporting to a Team manager. They are responsible for providing customer services under the direction of the Team Manager.

NCU Operators are responsible for:

Working in HMRC’s Criminal Justice Profession to gather, analyse and disseminate intelligence in support of customer functions.

• Working in a dynamic operational environment and being flexible in covering varied roles and responsibilities in line with live demand.
• Handling urgent enquiries from colleagues within HMRC and other Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) via telephone and email.
• Gathering intelligence through the lawful interrogation of a wide range of digital sources in order to support the work of HMRC caseworkers and LEAs.
• The role will provide the opportunity to develop strong customer service skills dealing with colleagues in HMRC and collaborate with other Government agencies such as National Crime Agency, Home Office, Police and members of the public. 

Responsibilities:

• 24/7 support to operational teams via telephone and email, providing excellent customer service.
• Use of internal and external databases and other sources to interpret, analyse and accurately record the intelligence data.
• Handling restricted and confidential material.
• Maintaining good working relationships with customers, colleagues and managers.

Working Patterns:

National Co-Ordination Shift Roles.

These are full time posts working shifts covering 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Over a rotating 8-week roster you will work a range of shifts, including nights, the majority of which are 10 hours’ duration.

Over the course of the roster, you work an average of 37 hours per week.

These posts attract an Annual Attendance Allowance of 27.57% which is paid in addition to the basic salary to account for 24/7 shift working.

We will always give you reasonable notice of any changes to your working pattern.

Staff who wish to work an alternative working pattern e.g., part time or part-year are welcome to apply.

The preferred working pattern may or may not be available. You should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.

Essential Criteria:

Successful candidates must pass the following security requirements before they can be permanently appointed to this role.

We will provide further information at the interview stage.

Disclosure and Barring Security Check.

National security Vetting (NSV) – Security Check (SC) level.

Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV3).

If successful at interview, a job offer will be conditional on passing the above security vetting checks.

If you are unable to obtain the required security vetting, we will withdraw the offer of employment.

This is because you will not have met the conditions for permanent employment for this role.

Training:

Candidates will be expected to undertake a paid period of training prior to taking up the role. This can be undertaken while the security requirements are progressed.

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together

Alongside your salary of £24,278, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £6,555 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• A cycle to work scheme
• Generous annual leave, on top of bank holiday leave, and you’ll also enjoy an extra day off to mark the King’s birthday

Find more about HMRC benefits in ‘Your little extras and big benefits handbook’ for further information or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service.

Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Sheffield

You will respond to developing fraud threats and security breaches against the Departments IT systems, triaging, and progressing potential cases of malicious activity. Using analytical tools and root-cause analysis techniques, you will operate in a dynamic environment at the forefront of the Department’s cyber protection capability, providing analysis of alerts. The Cybercrime (Internal) Alert Analyst is a critical and emerging role, and you will be joining a team that is rapidly developing new skills and using the latest analytical tools to analyse the Department’s data.

CRC provides support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and as a result job holders may potentially be expected to work as part of an on-call rota, which may also attract occasional out of hours working. Work may involve travel to different DWP sites and Government agencies and occasional overnight stays.

Successful candidates at interview must be willing to undertake security vetting to Security Check (SC) level and achieve this before taking up duty.

For jobs located in Wales the ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

You will respond to developing fraud threats and security breaches against the Departments IT systems, triaging, and progressing potential cases of malicious activity. Using analytical tools and root-cause analysis techniques, you will operate in a dynamic environment at the forefront of the Department’s cyber protection capability, providing analysis of alerts. The Cybercrime (Internal) Alert Analyst is a critical and emerging role, and you will be joining a team that is rapidly developing new skills and using the latest analytical tools to analyse the Department’s data.

Responsibilities

As a Cybercrime (Internal) Alert Analyst you will:

• Interpret reports and dashboards and respond timeously to alerts generated by the latest analytical tools and capabilities operating across data within DWP systems.
• Using a range of data and system access to triage and respond to alerts that identify anomalies indicating internal abuse across the DWP estate, by staff with access to system and data.
• Use your knowledge of benefit systems and fraud and security vulnerabilities to ensure an effective response to alerts as they are generated and progress cases of malicious activity or abuse with expert domains.
• Develop close working relationships with CRC analytical colleagues to ensure rules and alerts delivered to operations are regularly reviewed and optimised to achieve high quality outcomes.
• Work closely with the senior Threat Detection analysts to use field-level insight in identifying new and emerging threats.
• Use your knowledge of benefit systems and processes to support the full assessment of emerging threats in terms of their potential impact.
• At all times ensure data is collected and processed and analysed in line with all DWP and legislative requirements.
• Understanding of personal data protection, the Department’s responsibility to protect the citizen data it holds, and ensure data held by CRC is stored and used appropriately and legally.

Candidates will be required to undertake SIEM tool training if not already held.

Essential Criteria

The following ESSENTIAL criteria will be used in the sift and successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate these:

• (LEAD CRITERIA) Recent experience of working in a Counter-fraud, security or intelligence environment, with knowledge of means-tested benefits in particular digital services.
• Understanding of how benefit systems can be maliciously exploited internally and externally.
• Aptitude for analytical work including the application of business logic/root cause analysis to emerging threats or will have previous experience of identifying security or fraud compromises within large data sets.
• Experience of performing under pressure and delivering to deadlines, whilst paying close attention to detail.

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• GSCU1 Strategy, Systems & Culture – Level 2: Understands role as part of a system of teams, departments and organisations that make up government. Understands how their team interacts with other teams and departments and opportunities to collaborate to de
• Secure Operations Management – Awareness: Describes the basic principles of secure operations management. Follows documented principles and guidelines for secure operations management activities. Implements secure operations management processes and proce
• Intrusion Detection & Analysis – Working: Understands and explains the basic principles of monitoring network and system activity to identify potential intrusion or other anomalous behaviour. Uses information provided from various sources to identify, ana

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Hybrid working This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business need, but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow, Lincoln, Plymouth

We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We manage a vast range of projects to supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver essential defence programmes – and strive for what’s next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe, now and in the future.

Across our 12,500-strong organisation, we support all our people to be at their very best, fostering a family-friendly approach to flexible and hybrid working. After all, support is in our name.

DE&S are looking for Acquisition Security Leads to join their Security team in a number of locations across the UK.

As Acquisition Security Lead, you will provide advice throughout the acquisition cycle, focusing on minimising security risks associated with the procurement of assets or services, from concept to disposal.

You will be provided with ongoing support for professional personal development, and career progression opportunities within the Security Function.

The role would suit an experienced Security Professional looking for their next step in the industry.

The successful candidate must be willing to undertake DV clearance once in post.

Responsibilities

• Enable the identification and management of assets, in support of highly sensitive cutting-edge capabilities, critical to our national defence.
• Ensure acquisitions/service programmes and suppliers comply with Government policy, process and procedure requirements.
• Implement governance structures to manage all security risks (physical, information and cyber) from conception to disposal of assets, products or services, and the wider supply chain.
• Act on intelligence indicating any risk to the supply chain from hostile actors, including providing advice and assurance on supplier’s security, risk management, business continuity practices across acquisitions and services encourage continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and support to suppliers responding to incidents and communicate lessons learned.
• Provide guidance for secure storage and distribution of assets throughout their lifecycles.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, in order to inform and influence security decisions to ensure good security performance.

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Level 5 Security Management Qualification (or equivalent) OR equivalent professional experience
• Significant experience within a Security related role.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Risk Understanding and Mitigation
• Security Compliance and Assurance
• Communicating and influencing
• Working together

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the ways in which it enriches our culture and our work. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of. And if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Devonport, PL2 2BG, Yeovilton, BA22 8HT

The Challenge

Do you want to join the 2021 Government Security team of the year and be part of our Gold Standard security service?

The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) provides high quality security services at approximately 100 MOD sites across Great Britain. The MGS has guarded the Defence Estate for over 25 years including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London and His Majesty’s Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport and the Clyde. We provide access control, military working dogs, control room operations and other security services. We play a vital role supporting the Defence Mission and work to protect the defence estate and personnel from crime, terrorism, espionage and sabotage threats.

The MGS is part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and employs over 2,500 staff. MGS Officers are often the first point of contact with the MOD for employees, visitors and contractors and we pride ourselves on our professional, customer-focused culture.

All our Security Officers are required to have excellent customer service skills and must be willing to go above and beyond to support security operations across the defence estate. Due to the high profile and strategic locations of the sites we guard, it is essential our Security Officers have a strong work ethic, are able to work as part of a team, are observant to threats and are capable to challenge and de-escalate difficult situations if required. We also require our Security Officers to have good written and verbal communication skills. Our Officers must have resilience and remain positive and friendly in all weather conditions and on all occasions.

We provide our staff with a market leading salary, excellent sickness benefits, together with a defined benefit civil service pension. Free full uniform will be provided.

We are a growing organisation with opportunities for good quality staff to progress their security careers.

The MGS holds the Committed to Equality Gold Standard and we positively encourage applications from all under-represented communities and from all types of working backgrounds.

See more information about the MGS, please read the candidate pack and watch our Security Officer YouTube video https://youtu.be/nzSK9OPOoDI

About MGS

The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) is a professionally qualified body of Civil Servants who provide unarmed guarding services at over 100 MOD sites across Great Britain. The MGS has guarded the Defence Estate for over 25 years including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London and His Majesty’s Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport and the Clyde. The MGS plays a vital role supporting the Defence Mission and works closely with its security partners

The MGS is part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and  employs over 2,500 operational and support staff. The MGS is managed by a Head Office team, dispersed strategically around the country.

MGS officers are very often the first point of contact with the MOD for employees, visitors and contractors and we pride ourselves on a customer-focused culture, working to DIO’s Values as well as our own core values of honesty, integrity, professionalism and efficiency.

We are passionate about the services we deliver and work hard to keep pace with developments in the security industry, as we seek to be the unarmed  guarding provider of choice. The MGS holds the Committed to Equality Gold Standard and we positively encourage applications from all under-represented communities.

Main Responsibilities

• Accountable to MGS Management Committee and the Senior Leadership Team (MGS SLT) for ensuring an effective senior customer communication plan is in place and undertaking regular dialogue with designated customer(s) to ensure Ministry of Defence Guard Service requirements are met and appropriate physical security measures are in place.
• Establishing a network of departmental and cross-government  security providers and Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) to provide a holistic security advisory service to customers.
• Providing assurance to designated customer(s) and to the MGS Senior Leadership Team (MGS SLT) that a cost effective and efficient Service is being provided by the MGS in accordance with the agreed and signed Joint Business Agreement’s (JBA’s), offering enhancements and alternative approaches to improve efficiency.
• Ensure an effective system of control for the proper and economical use of personnel and assets.
• Responsibility for ensuring effective equipment and uniform systemsare in place.
• Accountable for the effective delivery of customer service to ISO 9000 and to maintain NSI Gold standard across the organisation.
• Ensure that all managers are given development guidance and act promptly and positively to deal with poor performance and inappropriate behaviour.
• Handle HR casework as appropriate.

KEY OBJECTIVES

• Ensure effective service delivery within the AOR through engagement with all stakeholders.

• Act as the focal point for interaction with designated customers at 1* and Brigade level and as the point of contact for appropriate Principal Security Advisors

• Develop and manage the implementation of new business opportunities

• Full membership of the MGS Management Committee and MGS Senior Leadership Team.

• Establish and maintain close and effective liaison with all other agencies engaged in the general security effort.

• Chair an area-based Joint Consultative Committee and Health, Safety and Environmental Protection (Committee)

• Audit systems as required on a monthly basis.

• Work closely with the relevant Trades Unions, involving and engaging with them at all times.

• Understand, develop and implement the health and safety responsibilities of the post through the application of best practice, and compliance with the Secretary for Defences’ HS&EP Policy Statement.

•Provide briefing, written and oral, as required

• Encourage and develop innovation, initiative and creative thinking by MGS officers across the AOR

Desirable Experience & Skills

Prior knowledge or experience of working in a MOD Security role would be desirable, as would a track record managing large Teams. An understanding or prior history in TU engagement would also be of some advantage.

Full UK driving licence required, due to the requirement to attend meetings and conduct other taskings associated to the role.

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing

Alongside your salary of £43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes £11,631 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

We enable our people to work at the right place, with the right people, at the right time.

We believe that if we look after our people, they will be passionate about delivering great things for our customers.

We understand the importance of life outside of work and our industry leading flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

The MOD Discover My Benefits page lists the full set of benefits. Some of the many benefits you will receive include:

• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year
• Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments
• Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
• Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and / or site shops

This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, Making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, Devon PL2 2BG

As a Security Operations Lead, at Devonport, you will find excellent opportunities for tangible exposure to support the delivery of our projects whilst offering an excellent work/life balance.

The role of a Security Operations Manager is to ensure the correct security posture across complex sites, facilities or estates and maintain operational preparedness for security incidents. In particular, the role will be focused on nuclear site & establishment security working with specific project teams in the management of project security and in stakeholder engagement with SDA, Military and Industry personnel.

The SDA operate a hybrid working environment and the expectation is that you will attend the site a minimum of three days a week, however, this may fluctuate dependent on organisational requirements.

When attending site, your primary place of work will be HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, Devon PL2 2BG; however, there will be a requirement to visit other sites, as part of the role.

• Manage security risks by overseeing Physical Security operations and the deployment of security measures to effectively protect assets, (information, people, buildings and equipment) throughout the estate.
• Plan, test, and respond to security/emergency incidents.
• Conduct assurance of all risks pertaining to site/facility/estate security, providing evidence-based risk mitigations to decision-makers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulation and legislation, providing site/facility/estate level guidance on the implementation of these through site security instructions or orders.
• Assure the implementation of effective security governance, guidance, education and training for all staff across the site/facility/estate.
• Maintaining effective strategic relationships with service providers, MOD Police and MOD Guard Service.

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• An individual who has worked as a security advisor/consultant.
• Level 3 Security Management Qualification (or equivalent), or extensive Security Management experience.

It would also be great if you can demonstrate any of the following desirable criteria:

• Understanding of Nuclear Site Security and Establishment Security.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Threat Understanding – Supervised Practitioner.
• Risk Understanding and Mitigation – Practitioner.
• Making Effective Decisions.
• Communicating and influencing.

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the ways in which it enriches our culture and our work. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of. And if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

National

The U.K. Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the government agency responsible for patents, designs, trade mark and copy right.  The Rights, Policy & Enforcement Directorate support holders of all IP rights by engaging with law enforcement agencies to assist in the enforcement of those rights.

The IPO Intelligence & Law Enforcement team is a key part of this, with nationally trained and accredited staff working to provide intelligence  on criminal IP infringement to law enforcement agencies and other government agency partners.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team as the Lead Intelligence Manager Compliance & Assurance. In this role you will be responsible for providing day-to-day, first line management of the new Compliance & Assurance function for the IPO Intelligence and Law Enforcement team, ensuring that all intelligence and investigatory work is conducted in a legally compliant and proportionate manner.

As the Lead Intelligence Manager for Compliance and Assurance you will develop and implement new policies and standard operational procedures (SOPs), legal data sharing agreements in line with law, regulation, and guidance to govern the working practices within the Intelligence and Law Enforcement team.

To introduce a new quality assurance system, you will design and implement a regime of internal audits, review and inspections and, working with the other specialist team leads, will help to maintain a high level of quality and compliance across the team.

Working location

The IPO’s preferred working arrangement is hybrid, where staff are currently expected to attend the office 1 day per week, or equivalent if part-time, on-site at our Newport office. However, we recognise that this is a hard to fill role which may not require attendance more than once a month, so in exceptional circumstances a homeworking contract may be available.  We would encourage candidates to discuss with the recruiting manager through this process. Should you be eligible for homeworking, travel will be paid for if there is a business requirement to attend the office.

Occasional travel to meeting and events around the UK, and sometimes overseas, may also be required.

Please refer to job description

Additional Information

Candidates will have (or be willing to work towards) College of Policing IPP Accreditation in an intelligence management role.

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions