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Chicksands, East of England, SG17 5PR

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Defence Intelligence Training Group, within Defence Intelligence (DI). You will be part of a specialised team providing vital training to develop the foundational skills of our analysts, who underpin all of the work that DI undertake, supporting policy and decision-making at the heart of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the cross government national security community.

In addition to delivering the existing course material, you will have the opportunity to support the development and continuous improvement of the training to ensure the course meets current and future requirements. Within resource, the trainers may also be required to deliver other intelligence training in the wider Defence Intelligence training enterprise. Delivery of the course will initially be to other Civil Servants new to the field of intelligence, but future aspirations involve providing training to military personnel from Army, Navy and RAF moving into the intelligence community.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The role will be part of a 3-person team that regularly delivers the foundation training required for personnel from a variety of backgrounds, who will then go on to deliver intelligence output once qualified. The course will be a blend of online and classroom-based learning, which you deliver and manage to meet specified training objectives.

Your teaching and mentoring will enable trainees to develop a strong foundation of understanding that will enable them to flourish in the intelligence community to support the wider defence enterprise. 

Although intelligence experience is essential, you will be provided with all the required course material to digest and understand prior to delivery of your first course. You will also receive support from experienced intelligence professionals as you become familiar with the role and throughout your time in the community.

When successful a candidate will receive all required training for the role including undertaking the existing course, the Defence Trainer Course, Open Source Intelligence Training, Health and Safety and Care of Trainees (safeguarding).

There are some opportunities for hybrid working in the role, but applicants must be aware that face to face delivery in the classroom is a crucial part of the course for which the instructors must be available for. Specific working patterns and schedules can be discussed once an applicant is successful.

Training and Education within Defence Intelligence is currently part of a wider transformation; to ensure personnel are being taught using modern and effective teaching methods and resources. The Fundamentals course has recently undergone a restructure to optimise output for all services and is the ‘flagship’ course, to demonstrate the vision of modernising and optimising training and education. The course allows attendees to gain insight of the intelligence cycle, collection and management of intelligence materials via a variety of sources, such as cyber and open-source materials.

In DI we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work. We recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire, train and promote people based on merit and aspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. All job adverts in DI are subject to fair and open competition.

Responsibilities

Some of the responsibilities for this role include: 

• Deliver training through a ‘blended’ approach of face-to-face and online learning

• Coach, mentor and encourage trainees in accordance with the Defence Intelligence Training Group requirements and standards

• Provide technical delivery support to virtual training interventions

• Ensure all training documentation is consistent with the Training Requirements Authority standards

• Monitor course evaluation data to recommend continuous improvement actions

• Develop the course to meet the standards set by the Training Requirements Authority
  
  
• Spend time with the intelligence community to better understand the application of the taught material in the workplace
  
  
• Conduct your own continuous professional development to ensure you meet the mandated Defence Trainer standards

What are we looking for?

A motivated individual who enjoys developing people and ensuring they fulfil their potential. Experience as a Defence Trainer and working within a military training environment is desirable and an understanding of the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) will mean a quicker understanding of the wider training environment. Due to the nature of the role previous experience in the intelligence community is essential, to ensure understanding of the methodologies being taught and credibility as an instructor. However, this experience does not necessarily have to be in the MoD and candidates who can demonstrate intelligence experience in other organisations such as Police, other government departments or commercial environments will also be considered.

Essential 

• Experience within the field of Intelligence (government, military, police or commercial)
• Level 3 Diploma in Education & Training (or equivalent) or willing to complete the qualification
• Excellent presentation and communication skills to deliver complex content to course attendees
• Ability to comply with educational standards set by the MoD, OFSTED, and professional standards set by an institution
• Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet strict deadlines e.g. Marking deadlines, producing internal and external verification evidence.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office software

Desirable

• Experience as an intelligence analyst in the MoD
• Experience as a Defence Trainer and working within a military training
• An understanding of the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT)
• Experience of safeguarding and working with people in a learning environment to meet the needs of individuals holistically
• A proven record of teaching and assessment and ability to reflect and innovate methods of teaching and course material

Experience of safeguarding and working with people in a learning environment to meet the needs of individuals holistically

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

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Developing Self and Others

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.

We offer a range of excellent benefits including but not limited to the following:

• Eligible to join the Civil Service Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Leave entitlement – 25-day annual leave allowance per year increasing by 1 day per year (maximum 30 days per year). In addition, 8 statutory Bank Holidays and 1 privilege day per year.  Professional Development. We are committed to your continued professional and personal development with learning as one of our core values
• Health and well-being. Use of exceptional gymnasium facilities, and access to a range of wellbeing resources to support mental and physical health
• Access to DI’s workplace mentoring service
• We also offer a range of family-friendly benefits, for example enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Special Paid Leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
• DI aspires to be an exemplar equal opportunity employer creating a workplace which values diversity and is free from any form of unfair discrimination
• Some opportunities for hybrid working

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

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.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

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Glasgow, London, Manchester

Cabinet Office Security & Resilience Team

The Cabinet Office Security & Resilience Team is the departmental hub for implementing Security policy within  the Cabinet Office. Its remit covers providing advice and guidance to Business Units and individuals through to acting as the central focus for wider security policy issues affecting the entire department.

The CO Security & Resilience Team is responsible for managing the overall security posture of the department, providing advice to staff and operational incident response to security related incidents. The team is responsible for the protection of our people, sites and infrastructure from a range of complex and challenging threats, ranging from protesters through to counter-intelligence issues.

The Personnel Security team handles all aspects of people related security in the department. This includes delivery of security training, management of complex personnel security issues, handling ongoing incidents and investigations, and acting as the departmental lead for all personnel security related matters.

Reporting to the Cabinet Office Head of Personnel Security. The role of the Personnel Security support is to ensure established resources and processes are used to manage and maintain operational routines to mitigate personnel security incidents. Providing efficient and effective administration as well as assistance to the wider security team to ensure the successful mitigation of security risks.

Your duties and responsibilities:

As the Personnel/Incident Security Support you will: 

• Act as the first point of contact for customers of the Security team through the day to day management of the Security inbox. 
• Act as the focal point for a wide range of Security questions.
• Ensure compliance to local security operations, policy, and procedures.
• Collate and communicate necessary policies, procedures and threat information ensuring timely Cabinet Office communications via an Intranet site and established networks. 
• Act as point of contact with Government Security Group on communication campaigns ensuring CO compliance and integration.
• Champion learning and development.
• Process management information and consolidate agreed key performance indicators.
• Work closely with the departmental vetting team to confirm if staff joining the department ahead of clearance transfer can be provided with ICT and  building access.
• In conjunction with the CO Vetting team advise staff on any queries or issues they may have regarding how National Security Vetting (NSV) arrangements are undertaken in the Cabinet Office and in particular on any associated nationality and/or other eligibility requirements. 
• Provide advice to own line management and wider team on any issues and possible potential methods of resolution.
• Provide security advice to staff when travelling overseas.
• Work with colleagues in the Security Team and elsewhere (including externally) on the identification of physical and personal security risks and how these can be mitigated and then work with colleagues in the formulation, design and delivery of on-going publicity and information awareness.
• Provide cover for the team’s operational support requirements during periods of absence or very high activity.
• Draft replies to Parliamentary Questions, Freedom of Information requests, Official correspondence, and other matters concerning the post holder’s area of responsibility.

Essential Skills / Experience

• An awareness of or willingness to learn about relevant legal, legislative and professional knowledge of working within a security environment.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• An understanding or willingness to learn about protective security practices.
• A proven capability of delivery by working with others. 
• High level of confidentiality.
• confidence and assertiveness.
• Understands the relevant  importance of issues and makes judgements on dealing with the urgent, versus the important.
• mature and grounded confidence in the presence of senior people, responding in an appropriate manner to criticism and remaining optimistic in the face of obstacles.

Desirable Skills / Experience

• An understanding of the local and macro threat environment to government and its people.
• Experience of forging strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Experience of working in partnership with a range of cross functional teams
• Ability to engage others at all levels and across all management units, by being credible and influential to stakeholders building relationships and consensus.
• A clear sense of ownership and an ability to follow through tenaciously to resolve issues.
• Set and pursue guidance without direction and able to manage workload and conflicting priorities – initialising and completing projects.
• The ability to investigate, analyse, and create insight from large amounts of disparate and often complex information and report back findings.
• Can simplify complex messages to deliver clear and concise verbal and written communications.
• Flexibility to take on a variety of tasks ranging from managing a unit by yourself to opening the post or unpacking boxes.
• Organisation and time management skills, to organise resources as well as your own time and, as you progress professionally, the time of others.
• Initiative and a creative approach to problem solving.
• Customer service skills and commercial awareness.
• A willingness to keep up to date with advances in technology and social media.

All staff are expected to work collaboratively as part of a team and to undertake other duties appropriate to their post’s grade and nature.

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together

Alongside your salary of £27,750, Cabinet Office contributes £7,492 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 which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 27%.
• A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.

London

This role is an embed position where your home department will be the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) but you will spend three days a week as an embed working for the Home Office Analysis and Insight team, and two days working with the DLUHC team. This is a unique opportunity where you will get intelligence assessment experience with the Home Office and policy experience with DLUHC. You will draw on your experience with the Home Office, specifically their intelligence and analytical capability, and use this to drive policy to tackle integration and extremism issues in UK communities for DLUHC.

Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

The Communities and Integration Directorate sits at the heart of the Government’s aim to level up opportunities for everyone and deliver DLUHC’s goal to establish socially and economically stronger communities. The Directorate leads on supporting communities, reducing inequality, tackling social harms and bringing people together. Working with local partners and other parts of the Government, we are focused on a number of priorities, including: • Promoting greater understanding between faith communities and others,

• Delivering race equality and levelling up opportunity through our work with Windrush communities

• Pioneering integration and social cohesion work • Tackling hate crime, community tensions and religious hatred

• Promoting societal resilience

• Developing a transformative programme of anti-extremism work including use of data and evidence gathering, responding to incidents of civil unrest, and supporting communities to recover from terrorist or extremist events

• Support local community spaces including parks and greenspaces

• Ensuring that public bodies function as a shared space for all and focus on their core purpose rather than take partisan stances that undermine community cohesion Some of the issues the directorate work on can be challenging for communities and our stakeholders.

The role being advertised sits in the Societal Resilience and Anti-Extremism division.

This role will develop the department’s extremism analysis capability that will evidence and underpin where we dedicate our resource to tackling impacts of extremism on communities and the integration agenda. This work will require an analytical mindset and a keen interest in policy’s interaction with analysis.

Home Office

Home Office Analysis and Insight (HSAI) is a multi-disciplinary team which consists of economists, statisticians, social researchers, operational research, and intelligence assessment. It provides cross-cutting and expert analysis, research, and evaluation to advise and support decisions made by the Homeland Security Group (HSG). HSG unities capabilities and expertise to deliver better outcomes from the UK’s response to the most serious domestic threats – Terrorism, Cyber, State Threats and Economic Crime. As part of HSAI’s remit, a core focus is to support the delivery of HSG’s Prevent Strategy, which tackles causes of radicalisation and supports people at risk of joining extremist groups and carrying out terrorist activity. In doing so, HSAI works closely with other analytical partners across Whitehall in counter extremism, counterterrorism, and related fields.

Intelligence analysts in HSAI provide intelligence assessments on tactical and strategic trends and patterns in relation to actors who present a risk of radicalising others but operate below the TACT threshold, but also those that seek to divide communities and cause community tensions. They provide assessments on topics across various extremist ideologies, including Islamist (political and non-political forms), Extreme Right Wing, and Pro-Khalistan in order to assist and advise operational and policy partners. They also lead on due diligence reports to support funding and engagement decision-making for senior officials.

Role holders will develop significant subject matter expertise on various elements of the sub-TACT landscape and beyond, and work with experts from across HMG such as the FCDO, Commission for Countering Extremism (CCE) and Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC). The team regularly work on fast-paced, high priority tasks that have immediate impact which is particularly exciting. No two days are the same. Given the range of work, the role is an excellent opportunity for someone with little experience in the field, to come in and learn and develop from working alongside subject matter authorities.

This post is ideally for analysts who are currently working in or have previously worked in an intelligence or research and analysis role, though we will consider other relevant experiences. The applicant should also ideally have an interest in policy formulation, though specific experience in policy is not required

We particularly welcome candidates from an ethnic minority background and other underrepresented groups to apply, as we work to continually improve our ability to represent the places and communities we support through our work

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

· Supporting a mixture of intelligence assessment products on radicalisation and extremism, working closely with analysts across Home Office, DLUHC and other relevant teams across the system

· Undertaking research by using a wide range of sources including intelligence products from across the community, open source, frontline practitioners such as Prevent Co-ordinators and academics.

· Conducting policy analysis, supporting the development of policy responses to extremism’s threat to integration

· Delivering regular due diligence reporting to advise government engagement and funding decisions. Particularly project management of due diligence commissions from DLUHC with oversight from HO and DLUHC leads on due diligence.

· Ensuring the above-mentioned products are delivered to the highest quality, often at pace and to short deadlines.

· Presenting and community analytical findings clearly to a range of customers and developing knowledge on extremism and radicalisation from which HMG partners can draw from.

Essential criteria

· Current or previous experience in undertaking complex research using a wide range of sources which includes understanding and accounting for the strengths and weaknesses of sources.

· Excellent analytical and problem structuring skills plus application of analytical thinking and techniques to assess large amounts of information.

· Evidence of managing competing priorities and delivering to short deadlines.

· Evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills (in particular writing reports such as submissions and assessments).

· Ability to work in a team in a hybrid environment as well as using your own initiative.

Desirable criteria:

· Experience in conducting research in extremism, terrorism, or international affairs.

· Experience of working in Whitehall on CE, CT or communities intelligence analysis.

· Experience of forming analytical conclusions and making recommendations with incomplete evidence.

· Knowledge of extremist ideologies and the process of radicalisation into extremism.

· Experience of navigating the interaction between policy and analysis

 – Experience within government intelligence is not necessary, but you should be willing to learn.

Important information:

· The successful applicant will be required to hold or initially gain Security Clearance (SC) level before taking up the post. Once in post, applicants will be required to upgrade to Developed Vetting (DV) clearance level if not already held.

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

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

Alongside your salary of £35,400, Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities contributes £9,558 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%

London

The Prime Minister’s Office enables the Prime Minister to deliver the Government’s overall priorities and to communicate the Government’s policies to Parliament, the public and international audiences. From the Policy Unit and Press Office, Switchboard and Custodians, to the Events & Visits team and the world class Private Office Support team; the diverse Downing Street teams draws on varied expertise from across the Civil Service and beyond. The teams come together to deliver excellent service to the Prime Minister while also making No10 a great place to work.

We are recruiting a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to work in our busy, fast paced, highly motivated technical Service Delivery team in the heart of Government.

As well as taking part in interesting and ever-changing work where no two days are the same, you’ll be working in a team that is supportive and inclusive. It consists of colleagues from various technical and business backgrounds who take pride in being able to pull together to get the work completed. Your opinion will be valued and listened to and you will have the chance to help contribute to the strategic direction of future cyber security services. We offer relevant training opportunities alongside support from expert colleagues.

This post reports to the Head of No10 IT Service Delivery, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures to protect our systems, networks and data from cyber threats.  You will work to identify vulnerabilities, help to develop strategies to mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.

You’ll have the chance to get involved in a wide range of projects, some of which may be outside of your day-to-day responsibilities, to broaden your technical skills.   

You’ll also be part of an on-call rota providing out of hours support by phone or in person to our users, so will ideally have some first line support experience.

Key Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Proactively monitoring and analysing security logs, events, and alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents in a timely manner.
• Continuously developing and managing the SIEM solution, along with drafting playbooks in a proactive and effective manner.
• Managing and maintaining security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, anti-malware solutions, and other security tools.
• Leading standard incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and recovery, and provide guidance to others in the Service Delivery team.
• Performing risk assessments for requests for new applications and services to ensure they comply with our security policy.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls and best practices into the development and deployment of new systems, applications, and technologies.
• Keeping up to date with the latest cyber security threats, trends, and technologies, and proactively recommend improvements to our security posture.
• Support in the procurement and management of services and equipment.
• Support the Head of No10 IT Service Delivery to deliver projects to meet business requirements on time and within budget. From procurement to the delivery of the service.
• Participating in being on an on-call rota.
• Plus, many more ad hoc technical, commercial and business activities required in support of team’s work.

Like most businesses, we need to maintain and protect our services 24/7, therefore there will be a requirement to work out of hours at times.  Where possible, this will be planned work but there will be a small number of unexpected times. Overtime is paid for out of hours work.

You will be a part of the team “out of hours” on-call rota for which an allowance will be paid.  This rota includes weekday evenings and nights, weekends and public holidays. 

There may be the occasional need to work at remote sites as part of this role. There may also be an opportunity for national or international travel depending on business needs that may include staying overnight for several days.

Because of this, you must have a:

• UK passport
• A full valid UK driving licence

As part of your initial training, you will spend the first three months working with our IT Service Desk team.  This will give you an insight into the services and support we provide to our users in No10.  The knowledge you build during this time will allow you to better support users when you go on to the out of hours on-call rota.

To be successful in this role, you must have the following essential experience and skills:

• Proven experience in a similar role, with a focus on designing and implementing security controls in complex environments.
• Strong working knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
• Full proficiency with Microsoft security technologies.
• Experience with industry standard security assessment tools, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing methodologies.
• Experience of securing desktop and mobile devices.
• A good working knowledge of cybersecurity legislation, standards, best practice and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving ability using good judgement to make risk-based decisions on high profile and complex issues at pace.
• Practical working knowledge of the following technologies: Windows, iOS, macOS, iPadOS, Microsoft Office 365.

You will have or be prepared to work towards gaining the following qualifications/skills as part of your professional development:

• Certifications from a recognised body in Digital Security e.g., GIAC, ISC2, BCS, CompTIA

The following experience and skills are desirable in this role:

• Recognised higher education in an IT related area with preference for those held in Cyber Security relevant for this role.
• Familiarity with legislation pertaining to Government/Public Sector IT.
• Knowledge of cyber risk and controls frameworks, such as NIST, ISO27001, COBIT, BS EN 31111, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Defence Controls, Cloud Principles, and general NCSC guidelines.
• Experience of common threat analysis models and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model etc.
• Experience in vulnerability research, malware analysis or exploit investigation.
• First line support experience supporting Windows and Mac devices, iPhones, Microsoft Office 365 and printing services.

If you already hold any qualifications relevant to this role, please note these on your CV.

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

• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace

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

• Cyber technical questions

Alongside your salary of £44,500, Cabinet Office contributes £12,015 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 which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 27%.
• A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.

London

The Prime Minister’s Office enables the Prime Minister to deliver the Government’s overall priorities and to communicate the Government’s policies to Parliament, the public and international audiences. From the Policy Unit and Press Office, Switchboard and Custodians, to the Events & Visits team and the world class Private Office Support team; the diverse Downing Street teams draws on varied expertise from across the Civil Service and beyond. The teams come together to deliver excellent service to the Prime Minister while also making No10 a great place to work.

We are recruiting for a Senior Network Operations Engineer within our busy, fast paced, highly motivated technical Service Delivery team in the heart of Government.  

As well as taking part in interesting and ever-changing work where no two days are the same, you’ll be working in an environment that is supportive and inclusive. The team consists of colleagues from various technical and business backgrounds who pull together to get the work completed. Your opinion will be valued and listened to and you will have the chance to help contribute to the strategic direction of future architecture of the No10 IT network. We offer relevant training opportunities alongside support from expert colleagues.  

Reporting to the Head of No10 IT Service Delivery, you will lead on the design and maintenance of the No10 network infrastructure and services. Using your problem solving and analytical skills, you will investigate and resolve network hardware and software problems ensuring any issues are resolved at pace.

As the team works on bringing new services and applications to our users, you will be a part of those projects and will be responsible for designing, procuring, and deploying the network infrastructure elements required to achieve the business requirements of the organisation.

In our small team, you’ll have the chance to get involved in a wide range of projects, some of which may be outside of your day-to-day responsibilities, which will enable you to broaden your technical skills.    

You’ll also be part of the team on-call rota providing out of hours support by phone or in person to our users, so will ideally have some first line support experience.

Key Responsibilities:

–         Management of network infrastructure and devices including switches, routers, firewalls and load balancers.

–         Monitoring network performance and ensuring system availability and reliability.

–         Ensuring the system remains secure by implementing best practices and procedures.

–         Designing, procuring, implementing, and fully documenting new solutions and improving resilience of the current environment.

–         Dealing with network incidents, performing failover operations, and managing the resolutions of faults, working with third parties where necessary.

–         Progressing continual service improvement by looking at new technologies, identifying gaps in existing services and how these could be bridged to help drive the roadmap for the team.

–         Assisting with the delivery of projects in the wider Service Delivery team, focusing on the network infrastructure element of the project.

–         Supporting the Head of No10 IT Service Delivery to deliver projects to meet business requirements on time and within budget, from procurement to the delivery of the service.

Daily actives will include:

–         Investigating faults in systems, processes and services, and advise on the implementation of appropriate solutions and preventative measures.

–         Performing network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations.

–         Supporting and administering firewalls.

–         Support in the procurement and management of services and equipment.

–         Keeping up to date with new practices and innovation in technologies to make recommendations which could improve system performance, security, and reliability.

–         Participating in being on an on-call rota.

–         Plus, many more ad hoc technical, commercial and business activities required in support of team’s work.

Like most businesses, we need to maintain our services 24/7, therefore there will be a requirement to work out of hours.  Where possible, this will be identified with you before the need arises and you will be compensated for out of hours working. 

You will also be required to participate in an out of hours on-call rota for which an allowance will be paid.  This rota includes weekday evenings and nights, weekends and public holidays. 

There may be the occasional need to work at remote sites as part of this role. There may also be an opportunity for national or international travel depending on business needs that may include staying overnight for several days.  

Because of this, you must have a:

–         UK passport

–         A full valid UK driving licence

As part of your initial training, you will spend the first three months working with our IT Service Desk team.  This will give you an insight into the services and support we provide to our users in No10.  The knowledge you build during this time will allow you to better support users when you go on to the out of hours on-call rota.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following essential experience and skills:

• Proven technical experience in server and network administration in large enterprise environments.
• Expert knowledge on LAN/WAN/VLAN, TCP/IP, UDP, networking infrastructure and firewalls.
• In-depth understanding of communication and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF).
• Experience of working with optical technologies.
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices related to IT infrastructure and security.
• Hands-on experience of working with network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers).
• Firewall configuration and support including traffic flow, dynamic routing & log analysis.
• Experience of network and hardware troubleshooting, root cause analysis and resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technology concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving ability using good judgement to make risk-based decisions on high profile and complex issues at pace. 
• Practical working knowledge of the following technologies: Windows, iOS, macOS, iPadOS, Microsoft Office 365.
• CCNP or JNCIS-SP/JNCIP-SP certifications or equivalent.

 The following experience and skills are desirable in this role:

• Recognised higher education in an IT related area.
• Security qualifications.
• Familiarity with legislation pertaining to Government/Public Sector IT.
• First line support experience supporting Windows and Mac devices, iPhones, Microsoft Office 365 and printing services.

Please include on your CV any qualifications you have that are relevant to this role

CCNP or JNCIS-SP/JNCIP-SP certifications or equivalent.

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

• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace

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

• Network technical questions

Alongside your salary of £44,500, Cabinet Office contributes £12,015 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 which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 27%.
• A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.

Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford

This is an exciting time to join the Data Protection Team in the Department for Business & Trade (DBT). We are working to embed a major compliance strategy and you will be part of a collaborative Knowledge and Information Management Team (KIM) of subject matter experts. 
 
DBT supports UK businesses to grow, create jobs and take advantage of the global appetite for British goods and services, as well as to assist international companies to collaborate with UK suppliers. We are based in Whitehall but also have offices both across the country and around the world.  
 
KIM play an important role within the Department for Business & Trade. It is imperative that systems and procedures are in place so that material is held securely, and knowledge is not lost and procedures are sustainable to ensure that information is managed, controlled and exploited. 
 
We are seeking a Data Protection Risk Assurance Manager who will lead on key areas of work in the Data Protection Team. The successful candidate will play a lead role in promoting data protection compliance across DBT and manage/lead on complex data protection assurance activity. 
 
The Data Protection Team sits in the KIM Team. Key KIM functions and responsibilities/ownership include information management, governance, organisation transparency, freedom of information, data protection and records management. 
 
This is opportunity for the right candidate to develop within a high performing team. The successful applicants will play a key role in supporting the Head of Data Protection (and DPO) as they inform and advise DBT on data protection obligations under UK GDPR. 

DBT’s Data Protection Team has recently expanded, and you will play a pivotal role in supporting organisational compliance. 
 
You will play a lead role in the Data Protection Risk Assurance Team which sits alongside the Data Protection Compliance Team and Data Protection Advocacy Team under the Head of Data Protection / Deputy DPO. You will work closely with another Senior Data Protection Advisor. 
 
You will be assisting with the implementation of UK GDPR compliance into ‘business as usual’ activities in DBT, leading on major assurance activity in the department. You will play a key role in performing complex/high-profile Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), engaging effectively with project leads and key stakeholders to identify and mitigate compliance risks. 

You will play a lead role in developing organisational compliance and will be a knowledgeable source of expertise for the wider business.  

Data Protection Risk Assurance Manager 
 
This is a high-profile role requiring regular interaction with senior leadership. You will be directly supporting the KIM Head of Data Protection in delivering the KIM Data Protection Strategy. You will also:

• Provide expert, well-structured and detailed advice and guidance to colleagues about their obligations under data protection legislation, ensuring a quality level of service is provided in the timely and expert identification of risk and proposal of appropriate mitigations.
• Provide team leadership in managing Data Protection Risk Assurance Advisers in their work as part of DBT’s Information Risk Assurance Process, serving as a key contact with personnel in the process, and personally performing DPIAs on complex and high profile projects.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders to advocate DPIA processes, seeking engagement from key partners and maintaining channels of communication with key personnel.
• Support initiatives to build-upon and enhance privacy-by-design features within assurance processes.
• Manage key compliance activity, including skilled drafting of privacy information, contract reviews and establishing data-sharing agreements/MoUs.
• Assist the Deputy DPO and serve as a key source of expertise within the team.
• Assist with the implementation of GDPR compliance into ‘business as usual’ activities. You will help to implement and support organisational policies and processes with handling data to ensure adherence with data protection law and DBT policies, developing the capability of the team in its assurance role. 
• Hold responsibility for developing the RoPA within DBT’s Information Asset Register, building the tool into a reliable data inventory.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an enthusiastic individual who is able to work collaboratively with other team members to deliver high quality work in a pressured environment.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to confidently engage with teams and stakeholders across DBT.
• Show good attention to detail.
• Possess excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Show resilience under pressure, delivering to tight deadlines.

Essential Criteria: 

• Experience of or a demonstrable understanding of information management, data protection and the associated legislation.
• Advanced knowledge of the Data Protection Act provisions, including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) and applying the necessary criteria effectively.
• Proven track record of subject matter expertise; providing advice & guidance on data protection legislation queries.
• Experience of managing a wide range of stakeholders, and of positively influencing colleagues that are not under direct line management, including senior stakeholders.

Desirable criteria: 

• Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection or equivalent experience (a Data Protection Qualification is not mandatory in applying for the role though the successful candidate may be required to undertake further appropriate training as necessary).
• Relevant professional qualification or equivalent extensive experience in a dedicated Information Governance, Security, Privacy or Data Protection management and / or compliance role.

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

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

• Data Protection knowledge

Alongside your salary of £38,052, Department for Business and Trade contributes £10,274 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%

We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities

Please refer to the attached candidate pack for further information on our benefits.

Birmingham, London*, Warrington – *For London based roles your contractual place of work will be Endeavour Square, Stratford.  However, as that site will not be operational until early 2025 in the interim period you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Spring Gardens, Vauxhall or such other reasonable location. As your contractual place of work is Endeavour Square, your move to this location in 2025 will not give rise to any entitlement to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy.

The National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU) leads the UK’s fight   against cybercrime and uses specialist capabilities and expertise to support law enforcement partners across the UK and coordinate the entire UK response to cybercrime.

The NCCU is an innovative area of the agency, it is current and evolving. We work collaboratively across the Agency and the wider network on high harm threats and threats from hostile states. There are opportunities for development and cross team learning. You don’t need to be a cyber expert so if you have any questions or would like to discuss this role please contact us.

***To be considered, you will need to successfully complete SC Enhanced clearance before commencing the role and achieve DV clearance within the first 12 months in post.***

The Strategy and Performance (S&P) team acts as the Cyber strategic engagement lead, with the role of working in partnership with Government, Team Cyber UK (including National Cyber Security Centre) and other partners. We support the NCA’s response to the cyber-crime threat and reinforce our position in the cyber security landscape.

NCCU S&P  also provides officers with significant exposure to the our Senior Management Command Team. We brief and give support to the Director Threat Leadership, Director General NCA, and other Senior Leaders as they represent the NCA on cyber issues at the strategic level, such as via the National Security Council (NSC).

NCCU S&P work closely with internal and external stakeholders including NCA Strategy and Private Offices, NCA Communications Team, central performance team, the Home Office, Cabinet Office and other partners to help inform and deliver a whole system response to key cyber crime threats.

Main Responsibilities 

• Provide fast-paced proactive and reactive briefings to NCA Director General and Command Team to inform of significant cyber incidents.
• Support NCCU Strategy and Performance managers deliver Provide high-level, high quality briefings to inform support and inform NCA Director General, Director General (Operations), Director Threat Leadership, NCCU Deputy Director and other Senior Leadership/Management as when they represent the NCCU on cyber crime.
• Work with NCCU Senior Management Team and the Home Office and other government departments to develop UK government policy and strategy by providing the law enforcement position and response on cyber issues.
• To cultivate and develop effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a network of contacts to enable communication and access to information across the NCCU, TCUK (Team Cyber UK) and beyond.
• Provide high quality secretariat support to strategic level meetings.
• Assist Team Cyber UK and NCA Central Performance team  with performance reporting to the Senior Leadership team through the provision of performance statistical data and supporting cyber narrative.

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

• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing

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

• Good organisational skills with experience of work prioritisation and managing competing demands
• Effective communication skills and evidence of producing high quality written reports/briefings to tight deadlines
• Good knowledge and understanding of the cyber-crime threat landscape

Alongside your salary of £30,740, National Crime Agency contributes £8,299 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Whatever your role, we take your career and development seriously, and want to enable you to build a really successful career with the Agency and wider Civil Service.

If you are an active police pension member immediately prior to joining the NCA, you can continue your membership throughout your employment with us as if you were a serving police officer. If you do remain an active member and subsequently return to a police force, you should be able to continue your membership there too.

All officers in the NCA are members of the UK Civil Service. You will be eligible for:

• Civil Service pension scheme
• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service
• Training and development opportunities
• Cycle2work scheme

We take the welfare of NCA officers very seriously. All staff have access to Occupational Health services and there are a number of staff representative groups. We also have a range of sporting and other activities on offer.

We can provide flexible working arrangements if the role in question is suitable. These include flexi-time, job sharing and compressed hours (working contracted hours over a shorter period).

Birmingham or *London. *For London based roles your contractual place of work will be Endeavour Square, Stratford.  However, as that site will not be operational until early 2025 in the interim period you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Spring Gardens, Vauxhall or such other reasonable location. As your contractual place of work is Endeavour Square, your move to this location in 2025 will not give rise to any entitlement to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy.

As a Senior Officer within the NECC, you will part of a dynamic response to economic crime protecting the public and communities we serve.

The roles available are exciting opportunities for motivated, hardworking and self-starting individuals to join one of our thriving and diverse teams.

We are looking for someone who can build strong working relationships across different departments, teams and an ability to adapt and prioritise in a fast paced environment.

**To be considered, you will need to successfully complete SC Enhanced clearance before commencing the role. Some roles will require the successful candidate to achieve DV clearance within the first 12 months in post.**

What is Economic Crime?

Economic Crime affects more UK citizens that any other criminal threat. It undermines the integrity of the UK economy, our global reputation, security, and prosperity of countries around the world. As a global financial centre, our openness to trade and investment, and ease of doing business are vital for the UK’s prosperity. However, our financial systems and strong economy continue to be exploited by those seeking to generate, move and invest in criminal money, from street cash to the highest levels of bribery and corruption.

Who we are:

The National Economic Crime Centre is a multi-agency centre, established to deliver changes in the response to tackling economic crime.
The NECC brings together law enforcement agencies, government departments, regulatory bodies and the private sector, with a shared objective of driving down economic crime in the UK.

The NECC is hosted by the NCA and has a multi-agency structure, staffed by a mixture of NCA officers and secondees partners, including the private sector. We are a diverse, dynamic centre with a strong focus on developing and upskilling out staff.
From targeting corrupt elites to tackling fraud, our work is high profile and focused on protecting the most vulnerable.

What will the successful candidates be doing?

As a Senior Officer within the NECC, you will part of a dynamic response to economic crime protecting the public and communities we serve.
The roles available are exciting opportunities for motivated, hardworking and self-starting individuals to join one of our thriving and diverse teams.
We are looking for someone who can build strong working relationships across different departments, teams and an abilities to adapt and prioritise in a fast moving environment.

The successful candidate(s) will:

• Undertake a full range of leadership responsibilities including demonstrating proactive leadership, building internal and external partner networks, collaboratively working to deliver shared goals, across the threat landscape.
• Actively contribute to the Home Office on policy, legislation and funding requirements.
• Lead on projects and work-streams associated with the financial, and economic crime sector.
• Be adaptable, open minded and innovative in your work and your teams.
• Attend relevant operational meetings as and when required. Contribute, and provide updates to Senior Management within the team or Directorate.

Ideally, you will display the necessary skills or experience needed to undertake this role or a willingness to develop them. You will also be someone who displays enthusiasm about the need to tackle the ever emerging and changing landscape that is economic crime.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success. We welcome applications from all people and backgrounds with the experience/skills needed to perform our roles. We look forward to receiving your application.

Opportunities available in:

Threat Leadership (Fraud, Money Laundering, Asset Denial, Bribery and Corruption, Crypto-assets)

• Lead the system response to threats, setting, tasking and   monitoring activity to disrupt criminality.
• Working with intelligence to understand the threat to the UK.
• Work with stakeholders, to promote a whole system approach.

NECC Operations

• Operational arm of the NECC, leading and co-ordinating our law enforcement response to threats.
• Build and maintain working relationships across the system.
• Run regular intensification exercises to deliver better responses against threat priorities.

Public Private Partnerships

• An established partnership between UK law enforcement, government and private sector.
• Using the capabilities of the NCA to innovate in sharing intelligence and data.
• Working across operational and threat teams providing a partnership response.

Strategy and Briefings Team

• Cultivate and develop effective relationships with key internal stakeholders
• Use these relationships to collect information on the NECC operational portfolio and response to critical incidents
• Effectively brief NCA Seniors and cross government stakeholders up to ministerial level, if required

What we are looking for in our Senior Officers:

• Support senior management with leading and managing the team by undertaking, delegating and quality assuring core outputs and functions.
• Manage less senior officers, mentoring then to promote achievement of personal and team objectives.
• Cultivate and develop effective relationships with key internal stakeholders in order to monitor and assess individual teams deliverables against the commands overall strategy and ambitions.
• Maintain relationships to collect information on the NECC operational portfolio and response to critical incidents, in order to effectively brief NCA Seniors and cross government stakeholders up to ministerial level, if required.
• Cultivate and develop effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and assess NECC performance and MI and how these measure effectiveness of the NECC. Utilise data in a variety of formats to support briefings provided to SLT.
• Work on projects and work streams sponsored by the senior leadership within the command.

As part of the selection process you are asked to complete a CV and two 250-word Statements of Suitability and a 500-word Personal Statement. Your written evidence should detail the relevant skills and experience you can bring to the role(s), based on the Key Criteria.

Information contained within your CV will be used to support your statements of suitability for both Lead Criteria 1 and Lead Criteria 2.

When completing your application, please carefully read the Key Criteria, as this is what your CV and written evidence will be assessed against at the sift.

The layout you choose to present your evidence is entirely up to you, e.g. bullet points, narrative etc You may also chose to address each criteria separately, however one narrative example may cover and evidence several key criteria.

You may not be able to meet all the key criteria, but please ensure that you: Evidence the key personal requirements; what you have done that is relatable to the requirements? There is no need to explain the whole process, just what you have done and the skills, experience you have used.

Please share what makes you suitable to this role and why? What you can do and the skills you have that are transferrable to the key requirements, and the life experience or passion you have that are linked to these roles.

Evidence provided in your application must relate to your own experience. If evidence to the contrary is found, your application will be withdrawn.

If there are is a high number of applications it may be necessary to undertake an initial sift on Lead criteria 1 or both Lead criteria 1 and 2 depending on the volume of applications before moving to a full sift. If so, we will sift on:

• Some knowledge of the economic crime  landscape and a willingness to develop  this knowledge further (Lead Criteria 1)
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, internal and external at all levels, engaging and building trust. (Lead Criteria 2)

Those that are successful at the sift stage will be invited to an interview via Teams.

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Working Together
• Changing and Improving
• Developing Self and Others

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

• Some knowledge of the economic Crime landscape and a willingness to develop this knowledge further.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, internal and external at all levels, engaging and building trust.

Alongside your salary of £38,642, National Crime Agency contributes £10,433 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Whatever your role, we take your career and development seriously, and want to enable you to build a really successful career with the Agency and wider Civil Service.

If you are an active police pension member immediately prior to joining the NCA, you can continue your membership throughout your employment with us as if you were a serving police officer. If you do remain an active member and subsequently return to a police force, you should be able to continue your membership there too.

All officers in the NCA are members of the UK Civil Service. You will be eligible for:

• Civil Service pension scheme
• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service
• Training and development opportunities
• Cycle2work scheme

We take the welfare of NCA officers very seriously. All staff have access to Occupational Health services and there are a number of staff representative groups. We also have a range of sporting and other activities on offer.

We can provide flexible working arrangements if the role in question is suitable. These include flexi-time, job sharing and compressed hours (working contracted hours over a shorter period).

Birmingham or *London. *For London based roles your contractual place of work will be Endeavour Square, Stratford.  However, as that site will not be operational until early 2025 in the interim period you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Spring Gardens, Vauxhall or such other reasonable location. As your contractual place of work is Endeavour Square, your move to this location in 2025 will not give rise to any entitlement to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy.

As a Deputy Threat Lead within the NECC, you will be part of a dynamic response to economic crime protecting the public and communities we serve.

The roles available are exciting opportunities for motivated, hardworking and self-starting leaders to join one of our thriving and diverse teams.
 
We are looking for someone who can build strong working relationships across different departments, teams and an ability to adapt and prioritise in a fast moving environment.

**To be considered, you will need to successfully complete SC Enhanced clearance before commencing the role. Some roles will require the successful candidate to achieve DV clearance within the first 12 months in post.**

What is Economic Crime?

Economic Crime affects more UK citizens that any other criminal threat. It undermines the integrity of the UK economy, our global reputation, security, and prosperity of countries around the world. As a global financial centre, our openness to trade and investment, and ease of doing business are vital for the UK’s prosperity. However, our financial systems and strong economy continue to be exploited by those seeking to generate, move and invest in criminal money, from street cash to the highest levels of bribery and corruption.

Who we are:

The National Economic Crime Centre is a multi-agency centre, established to deliver changes in the response to tackling economic crime.
The NECC brings together law enforcement agencies, government departments, regulatory bodies and the private sector, with a shared objective of driving down economic crime in the UK.
The NECC is hosted by the NCA and has a multi-agency structure, staffed by a mixture of NCA officers and secondees partners, including the private sector. We are a diverse, dynamic centre with a strong focus on developing and upskilling out staff.
From targeting corrupt elites to tackling fraud, our work is high profile and focused on protecting the most vulnerable.

What will the successful candidates be doing?

You will be someone who has the skills and expertise to deliver in a management role. Who demonstrates inspirational and resourceful leadership and actively contributes to the NECCs priorities, in order to tackle the ever emerging and changing landscape that is economic crime.
The successful candidate(s) will:

• Effectively manage a high performing team, developing an  agile and flexible workforce.
• Support senior management in proactively identifying areas for improvement in the system and driving forward change.
• Create opportunities and focus on own personal development to become a subject matter expert on the threat and response.
• Embed performance into NECC led projects and operations and feedback best practice.
• Manage the quality, secure handling and dissemination of data and information.
• Develop policy, reports, and processes whilst managing data and systems across business areas.
• Maintain and develop a wide network of stakeholders across the NCA, law enforcement, Whitehall and private sectors, particularly the financial sector.

Ideally, you will display the necessary skills or experience needed to undertake this role or a willingness to develop them. You will also be someone who displays enthusiasm about the need to tackle the ever emerging and changing landscape that is economic crime.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success. We welcome applications from all people and backgrounds with the experience/skills needed to perform our roles. We look forward to receiving your application.

Opportunities available in:

Threat Leadership (Fraud, Money Laundering, Asset Denial, Bribery and Corruption, Crypto-assets)
– Lead the system response to threats, setting, tasking and   monitoring activity to disrupt criminality.
– Working with intelligence to understand the threat to the UK.
– Work with stakeholders, to promote a whole system approach.

NECC Operations
– Operational arm of the NECC, leading and co-ordinating our law enforcement response to threats.
– Build and maintain working relationships across the system.
– Run regular intensification exercises to deliver better responses against threat priorities.

Public Private Partnerships
– An established partnership between UK law enforcement, government and private sector.
– Using the capabilities of the NCA to innovate in sharing intelligence and data.
– Working across operational and threat teams providing a partnership response.

Strategy and Briefings Team
-Cultivate and develop effective relationships with key internal stakeholders
-Use these relationships to collect information on the NECC operational portfolio and response to critical incidents
-Effectively brief NCA Seniors and cross government stakeholders up to ministerial level, if required.

What we are looking for in our managers:

• Relevant experience of, or a willingness and ambition to develop, an understanding of the economic crime landscape in a fast paced environment
• Strong effective leadership, with the ability to empower and develop a diverse workforce.
• Excellent communicator who can communicate with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to drive positive outcomes.
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong personal resilience to overcome difficulties, tacking ownership for resolving issues
• Sound analytical skills, and the ability to effectively interpret and use data, evidence and research to support decision making, incite policy change or change processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues in emerging way that are easy to understand.
• An ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment, demonstrating flexibility, enabling you and your team to overcome challenges and the ability to balance competing priorities.

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Leadership
• Working Together
• Changing and Improving

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

• Excellent communications skills with the ability to explain complex issues in an engaging and easy to understand way, using the most appropriate format depending on the targeted audience
• Strong leadership skills, and a focus on creating diverse and inclusive teams with a proven ability to take a lead role in a complex environment

Alongside your salary of £47,380, National Crime Agency contributes £12,792 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Whatever your role, we take your career and development seriously, and want to enable you to build a really successful career with the Agency and wider Civil Service.

If you are an active police pension member immediately prior to joining the NCA, you can continue your membership throughout your employment with us as if you were a serving police officer. If you do remain an active member and subsequently return to a police force, you should be able to continue your membership there too.

All officers in the NCA are members of the UK Civil Service. You will be eligible for:

• Civil Service pension scheme
• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service
• Training and development opportunities
• Cycle2work scheme

We take the welfare of NCA officers very seriously. All staff have access to Occupational Health services and there are a number of staff representative groups. We also have a range of sporting and other activities on offer.

We can provide flexible working arrangements if the role in question is suitable. These include flexi-time, job sharing and compressed hours (working contracted hours over a shorter period).

Glasgow, London, Manchester

Cabinet Office Security and Resilience Team

The Cabinet Office Security Team is the hub for implementing  Security policy within  the Cabinet Office. Its remit covers providing advice and guidance to Business Units and individuals through to acting as the central focus for wider security policy issues affecting the entire department.

The CO Security and Resilience Team is responsible for managing the overall security posture of the department, providing advice to staff and operational incident response to security related incidents. The team is responsible for protection of our people, sites and infrastructure from a range of complex and challenging threats, ranging from protestors through to counter-intelligence issues.

Reporting to the Cabinet Office Head of Strap, Intelligent Client Function, People and Places. The role of ROSA Security Officer/Security Support is to ensure resources and processes are used to manage and maintain operational routines to mitigate security incidents. Providing efficient and effective administration as well as assistance to security teams ensuring the successful mitigation of security risks.

This is a great opportunity for experienced security professionals to join a high-profile government security organisation at a critical time. You will play a key role in helping to shape our capability and be a member of the Government Security Profession with opportunities to develop your career that simply cannot be found anywhere else.  

We are looking for people who understand security and can work collaboratively within the Cabinet Office and across government to understand threats and develop mitigating solutions. You will be an expert in your field – an experienced, inclusive leader, adept at managing risk and implementing sustainable change. 

If you’re passionate about security, thrive in a demanding environment with the skills and experience required then we are keen to hear from you.

We can offer the training you need to support your development, and (for Civil Service applicants) are prepared to consider both level transfers and appointments on promotion for the right candidates.

Key Responsibilities will include:

As part of the wider team, work and engage and maintain effective links with wider security

Regular interaction with colleagues across, and outside, Cabinet Office on security matters.

Work with other departments to provide knowledge on building capacity, including communicating with project teams and contractors on cross government security initiatives.

Subject Matter Expert on security risk and associated threats working closely with NPSA and Government Security colleagues.

Articulate risk within the security strand to the appropriate levels in order to properly mitigate and manage.

Record keeping of Cabinet Office group members who hold specialist accounts on Rosa and monitoring of service usage to understand future requirements.

Performing specialist account inductions, including adding and removing access to terminals, safes and rooms.

Maintaining specialist room facilities, including purchase of specialist equipment.

Work with stakeholders, internal and external, to ensure smooth service delivery.

Maintenance of site-specific security instructions, process and guidance, including assessment of physical security requirements of secure rooms.

Undertaking a schedule of audit and inspections at CO sites across the country.

Security: Provision of security support and assistance across the department to mitigate risk.

ROSA Management: you will be a subject matter expert, playing a key security role at the heart of the Cabinet Office. You will focus on the provision of SECRET level working capability within CO. You will be the lead point of contact for CO business units and individuals seeking advice and solutions in relation to a wide range of secure communication risks and issues. You will be responsible to the Head of Strap, Intelligent Client Function, People and Places, for ensuring that the process for applying for ROSA accounts, phones, printers and laptops is smooth and easily understood by Cabinet Office staff who need it. 

This includes working with the digital team to facilitate working requirements and funding position. You will work across boundaries to influence and build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholder groups that include functions, management units, Government Security Clusters (GSeC), Technical Authorities and the Intelligence Agencies and representatives. The successful candidate must already hold or be willing to obtain Security Clearance (SC) prior to starting the role.

You will carry out a range of activities to help and support our customers through the personnel security and ROSA functions. The post holder will therefore be required to liaise effectively and develop excellent working relationships with a wide range of business and administrative individuals, partners and organisations.

Essential Criteria

Experience in delivering the full range of Security advice to mitigate threats.

Work as part of the wider team and engage in other relevant activities consistent with the grade to ensure the timely and cost-effective provision of security advice.

Manage professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and act as a point of contact for Security.

Articulate risk within the Security Strand to the appropriate levels in order to properly mitigate and manage.

Desirable Criteria

Full membership of the Security Institute would be advantageous as would a professional security qualification

Experience in educating customers about available capabilities and services.

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service

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

• Making Effective Decisions

Alongside your salary of £40,850, Cabinet Office contributes £11,029 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 which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 27%.
• A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.