Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

The DWP Cyber Resilience Centre (CRC) offers a uniquely challenging and fulfilling opportunity for people interested in making a genuine difference to society.

CRC is an innovative and responsive operation delivering a range of services to help DWP protect, monitor and respond to malicious behaviour or activity and threats to, or compromises of, financial and personal data assets.

DWP is the UK’s biggest government department; few other organisations globally provide the same opportunity to apply next-generation digital technology on a massive scale to issues with touch the lives of so many. We support more than 20 million people every day to help them find work and save for their future. We provide financial assistance worth over £200 billion each year to ensure that the most vulnerable in society are protected. With 800 locations and around 100,000 colleagues, we’re bigger than most retail operations.

The Vulnerability Assessment Team is part of the Cyber Resilience Centre (CRC). You will be part of a dynamic, innovative, delivery-oriented team that leads work to develop and implement new security capabilities and technologies in support of CRC and Departmental security objectives.

We operate within a challenging multi-stakeholder environment, engaging within internal customers, delivery teams and stakeholders, as well as with external third- party suppliers and other Government Departments to support the build and maturity of DWP’s security capabilities.

About the role:

Continuous Vulnerability Monitoring (CVM)

As a SEO in this area, you will be responsible for running a range of tools and scanning techniques across the estate within troubleshooting any issues with the scans and on-boarding new complex systems and / or environments to the service.

Evaluate findings and ensure these are prioritised and reported to stakeholders in a timely manner.

 On Demand Testing

As a SEO in this area, you will be responsible for working with business contacts requiring On Demand testing to unsure the testing is appropriately provisioned and conducted efficiently in the most appropriate way..

Your responsibilities will include:

Working with stakeholders to advise on scope and provision intelligence-led penetration tests, Red-Team exercises and targeted IT Health Checks to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited to compromise the DWP’s IT network. Configuring and deploying vulnerability scanning and network security assessment tools across all environments, notably the continuous vulnerability management tooling optimising the scans to gain maximum value from the tool Demonstrate knowledge of common approaches and tooling to perform vulnerability assessment and to validate system configuration Develop and implement schedules for performing vulnerability assessments to meet organisational objectives and compliance requirements Conduct ad-hoc testing as required Understands the potential risks of security testing in different operational environments and takes them into account while developing plans. Reviewing and validating findings from vulnerability assessments and advising technical and non-technical audiences on the implications of identified vulnerabilities, assisting in the prioritisation of those vulnerabilities. Assisting stakeholders in understanding the technical vulnerability information provided. Interpret vulnerability reports and dashboards, respond to those vulnerabilities posing a threat of exploitation through collaboration with stakeholders, escalating issues where appropriate Ability to analyse multiple data sources in tools such as Splunk to produce quality vulnerability insights from a range of data sources Providing customised reports, data, and information on technical vulnerabilities to stakeholders in the first and second line. Ensure lessons learnt are captured and reported. Tracking remediation activities, escalating any issues of concern as necessary. Collaborating with stakeholders to input into tactical and strategic plans relating to manage technical vulnerabilities. Acting as a subject matter expert for vulnerability assessments, assisting in the development, critique, and continuous improvement of the Vulnerability Assessment Service. Understanding the Department for Work & Pensions, its infrastructure and applications, the vulnerabilities on its systems and how these might be exploited by a hostile third party. Keeping up to date with latest vulnerability trends and news and appropriately responding to these emerging vulnerabilities.

We welcome applications from candidates who are enthusiastic, self-motivated, and welcome the opportunity to contribute to securing DWP.

Essential Criteria:

Experience of vulnerability management, including prioritising vulnerabilities, considering network architecture, threats, and potential business impacts.

Experience of working with internal stakeholders and commercial third parties to identify, scope, and specify business and technical vulnerability management requirements.

Experience in the use of Vulnerability Assessment tools such as Tenable and Tanium

Experience of Cloud Native tooling and other common security packages such as MS Defender

Understanding of NIST-CSF, CIS Critical Controls for Cyber Security or equivalent.

Desirable Criteria

Experience of data platforms tools such as Splunk

Experience of network operations, for example network monitoring, maintenance, incident management and change management.

Experience briefing senior management in business language on complex technical issues.

Recognised information security qualifications, such as NIST CSF Practitioner, GSEC, CySA+, CISSP, CISM, MSc in Information Security or relevant experience.

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

• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

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

• Application of the NIST Cyber Security Framework in respect of vulnerability management

• 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.

Portsmouth, South East England, PO1 3NH

His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP) has been an integral part of the city since 1194. It is home to almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy’s surface ships, including the new aircraft carriers HMS Queen Elizabeth; HMS Prince of Wales; the formidable Type 45 destroyers; Type 23 frigates; and mine countermeasures and fishery protection squadrons.

The base is a major employer and provides lodging facilities to RN personnel serving at the base and in Portsmouth based ships.

HMNBP is one of three naval bases providing enabling support as part of the nation’s defence strategy. In doing so, HMNBP seeks to improve through science and technology to strengthen its security and defence at home and overseas. This requires continuous improvements in building capacity, capability and resilience through its people. It is the home base for assigned ships and ship’s companies preparing for operations. A key component of achieving this support is the ability to deliver the full range of increasingly sophisticated engineering support services. The unique employment opportunities offered are varied, challenging and exciting and support Navy Command’s role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future. Navy Command provides an open, flexible and supportive work environment and Civil Servants, Contractors and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different disciplines.

In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver.

 Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. 

The post holder will be directly responsible to the Crypto Custodian working within a fun but small specialist team in a modern specifically designed building undertaking a variety of interesting and challenging activities.

Liaising with ships staff and shore establishments to provide specialist advice and be responsible for the receipt, custody, accounting, and distribution of classified material to HM Ships and local establishments and supports military operations worldwide. On a rotational basis, provide out of hours on-call cover. Assisting the Crypto Custodian with the day to day running of the RNDA (Royal Navy distribution authority).

1. Administering the receipt, stowage, issue and return of crypto material, liaising with appropriate authorities to ensure items are received and signed for by authorised signatories within required timescales.
2. Assisting Crypto Custodian with supplying sub-account holders with changing editions and amendments, opening new accounts as directed.
3. Carry out six monthly 100% musters of the RNDA Crypto Account with the Crypto Custodian.
4. Maintain sub-account records ensuring they are regularly updated and are readily and easily available.
5. Checking and signing Crypto supplies from UKNDA and HM Ships, ensuring RNDA holds sufficient stock to meet routine and emergency requirements
6. Assist the Custodian with ships pay-on and pay-off activities.
7. Assist the Crypto Custodian during routine monthly destruction, hastening late destruction certificates from Sub-Accounts and chasing up incorrect returns.
8. Providing advice and assistance on cryptographic matters to the Crypto Custodians of HM Ships and Establishments
9. Assisting the OiC in all aspects of day to day running of the RNDA and deputising for the Crypto Custodian in their absence.
10. Administering the stowage, issue and return of crypto equipment, liaising with appropriate authorities to ensure items are received and signed for by authorised signatories within required timescales.
11. Ensure that all accounting systems are updated for all equipment movements on CODES, MJDI (software package), AinU (PLR) financial and paper ledgers and CK-ACM (Remedy) systems, issuing relevant paperwork for each transaction.
12. Ensure RNDA equipment stock levels are maintained and demand or return equipment as required.
13. Undertake minor maintenance of equipment held on charge in accordance with their maintenance schedules; i.e. Battery changes and un Purging modern mode BIDS. recording the activity appropriately.
14. To ensure that all equipment held on account is recorded with an appropriate MoD Form 731 Serviceability certificates.
15. To liaise with UKNDA Equipment department, DES IPTs, Donnington, Industry and other equipment suppliers for the timely movement of cryptographic equipment, packing dispatching and demanding equipment as required.
16. Act as the department’s Assistant Unit Security Officer under the COMMCEN USO.
17. Act as the department IT security officer for the recording and compliance to Base Security IT Security policies and procedures.
18. Manage the departments archive repository, logging in material and maintaining an archive register.

The successful candidate must be prepared to undertake all relevant Crypto training courses if not already qualified.

The post holder must be prepared to successfully complete the National Security Vetting – Developed Vetting process following appointment.

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

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

Alongside your salary of £24,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £6,490 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.

 Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

In HMNBP, we promote the 70:20:10 model[1]. We understand learning can take different forms including on the job practice, learning from others, networking as well as studying for courses. All staff are encouraged to take ownership of their development and take proactive steps to shape your own learning and development. This includes identifying learning needs, deciding the best way to meet these needs, undertaking learning and reflecting.

We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking an apprenticeship as part of your role.

An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and the broader skills required to upskill you in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be ‘on-the-job’, with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact.

 Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree.

 Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months – 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship.

 Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way.

Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.

We also provide first rate benefits for all our employees as we understand the commitments our staff have, both inside and outside of the workplace and our aim is to provide a place of work which allows the flexibility to maintain a work-life balance. These include:

• In addition to your salary is the potential for in-year performance and recognition awards
• A very competitive pension scheme  with the option to buy additional contribution years
• Personal & professional development
• Access to a confidential, professional support service
• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• Discount schemes
• Bicycle / season ticket loans
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
• On-site facilities (gymnasium, various cafés, shops, post office, mess facilities etc)

[1] 20200522-Routes to learning 2020_May.pdf (sharepoint.com)

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.

MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

Portsmouth – Lynx House, 1 Northern Road, Portsmouth.

About HMRC

Are you looking for an organisation that cares about the work-life balance of its workforce?

An employer who offers structured personal development, progression opportunities and outstanding training?

Well look no further!

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.

Here are some of the things you’ll be responsible for as our Regional Security Manager:

•Support colleagues in Security Service implementation and maintenance developing working relationships to achieve maximum value from the security contract.

•Produce and maintain building security management documentation whilst creating the Building Security Policy in line with HMRC’s expectations.

•Inspect and record all building related security risks, mitigate actions and share widely with guidelines.

•Undertake monthly security assurance reviews to ensure standards and follow any threats.

•Collaborate with the external security providers to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of physical security posture via the agreed site-specific assignment instructions such as man-guarding, patrolling, reporting, incident management, after action reviews and escalations to the appropriate stakeholders.

•Support and undertake Level One Security Assurance in the form of monthly KPIs and associated checks in line with upcoming policy.

•Oversee the dealing of physical security incidents in line with National Security Framework guidelines.

•Collaborate on security operations and activities with HMRC colleagues in Counter Terrorism, wider HMRC and outside agencies such as the local Police and Fire Services.

•Communicate security status, updates, actual or potential problems, to appropriate stakeholders.

•Be the operational security go to person supporting the contingency plans of physical security emergency management while undertaking Level One Security Assurance with KPIs and associated checks.

•Build rapport with wider teams such as the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) and provide informative advice and handling the security provisions across your remit.

•Raise and investigate all Access Control related SIRs identify and implement contingencies.

•As a key member of the security team, there will be some on call requirement as part of the role to ensure escalation to SLT, so some flexibility will be required.

Essential Criteria:

• A working knowledge of operational security and working and negotiating with suppliers.
• Excellent relationship builder, experience working across all levels in an organisation.
• Demonstration of strong customer relationship management dealing with a diverse range of challenging stakeholders at a senior level.
•A proven track record of operating at a tactical level delivering Security Services across complex sites
•Proven track record of analysing and resolving problems, developing opportunities, and implementing innovate solutions/approaches.
•Able to demonstrate personal self-development and development of team

Desirable Criteria:

•BTEC Level 5 in Security or equivalent qualification and
•Contract management foundation level

If not already held, you must be willing to obtain BTEC level 5 in Security within 2 years of appointment and Contract management foundation level.

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

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

• 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%

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

Amadeus House – Heathrow

Home Office Intelligence brings together a number of existing teams involved in the collection and analysis of border and immigration related intelligence. It delivers Intelligence Collection, Development, Analysis, Targeting (Data Analytics) and Watchlisting capabilities within the Home Office and to its partners across Government and Law Enforcement. Learn more on the HO Intelligence careers page.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a high performing team, develop a range of valuable skills and become a subject matter expert in communications data supporting immigration crime investigations.

The Communications Data Single Point of Contact (SPOC) directly supports criminal and intelligence investigation teams in the successful investigation and prosecution of immigration and border related crime. Immigration Enforcement (IE) teams charged with investigating immigration crime will often require communications data (CD) to understand, and demonstrate evidentially, how immigration crime suspects have communicated about their crimes. CD can be a crucial evidential tool and the SPOC is responsible for acquiring this data lawfully on investigators behalf.

CD is authorised and acquired under the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) for the prevention and detection of crime. The SPOC manages the entire process for obtaining this data from telecommunications and internet service providers, (including overseeing the authorisation process via the independent body, the Office for Communications Data Authorisations – OCDA), and is also the point of contact for all communications data advice and guidance. As the subject matter experts in CD and what is available from each service provider, the SPOC advises analysts, investigation and intelligence teams on all aspects regarding the acquisition of CD and the value of CD to investigations.

Specialist training and practical support will be provided to assist the successful applicant in becoming a fully accredited SPOC officer.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

•  Reviewing and quality assuring applications for CD to ensure their compliance with the Investigatory Powers Act.

•  Acquiring and disseminating CD from service providers on behalf of Home Office investigators.

•  Maintaining up to date knowledge on communications and technological changes, in order to best advise investigators and develop into a subject matter expert on communications data.

•  Maintaining good partner relations with and advising the Office for Communications Data Applications (OCDA) on issues for their consideration during the authorisation process.

•  Building good quality working relationships with other teams in high pressured environments e.g., investigation teams, service providers and digital media advisors within the Crime & Financial Investigation teams.

•  Engaging proactively with investigating officers to support and advise them in the development of the overall operational communications data strategy.

•  Providing input into inspections by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO).

•  Where required, supporting investigator colleagues by delivering SPOC Awareness training.

Please note holding a full valid UK manual or automatic driving licence is essential as the successful candidates will be expected to use official vehicles to attend and deliver training and attend other meetings across the country as the team have a national remit.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be a proactive, engaging individual who approaches their work with drive and enthusiasm. The successful candidate will be dealing with a diverse range of internal and external partners, be they Criminal & Financial Investigation officers, Intelligence investigators, Border Force officers or external telecommunications service providers. This is a good opportunity to develop partner engagement skills and learn about the important work conducted within IE. We are looking for a good team player who is self-motivated and looking for a challenging role.

Essential criteria

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate:

•  Experience in being an excellent team player who is self-motivated and is able to manage competing demands.

•  Strong verbal and written communication skills.

•  Being highly organised with strong administrative skills.

•  Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.

Desirable criteria

•  Previous experience of working in an investigative environment, with an understanding of the Investigatory Powers Act and its application would be very useful but is not essential.

Full valid UK manual or automatic driving licence

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

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

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

• Managing a Quality Service

• 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%

Stratford, London

HMRC is the UK’s tax, payments and customs authority and we have a vital purpose: we collect the money that pays for the UK’s public services and helps provide families and individuals with targeted financial support.

Covert Operations, Digital Exploitation (CODE) sits within HMRC’s wider Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) responsible for the department’s civil and criminal investigation work. FIS ensures that HMRC has an effective approach to taking on the most serious tax evasion and fraud.

Working across Law Enforcement and government, CODE provides investigative tools and covert techniques to front-line investigations and works with key partners to develop and provide access to new technology and systems, to enable investigators to respond to serious and complex tax evasion and crime.

The Cyber-crime Team is responsible for tackling the ever-changing cyber-crime threats to HMRC. We achieve this through our intelligence operations and relationships, criminal investigations, forensic analysis and cyber security expertise to provide data and actionable insight, informing system and process hardening and countermeasures to improve the resilience of HMRC digital services.

We collect the evidence and data that enables confident decision-making, strengthening the security of the systems used by millions of people, which collect the money that pays for the UK’s Public Services. We also support interventions directly to undermine the most significant and influential criminal groups, and those that provide the technology and services that enable them.

This is a new SIO post strengthening the management and governance of the Cyber-crime Intelligence, Investigation and Engagement function. The function is split between two roles which operate synergistically to ensure the team is able to work at a pace in response to cyber-crime and sophisticated attacks on HMRC’s online services.

The Target Discovery and Target Development SIO’s are responsible for managing the cradle-to-grave cyber-crime business model starting with the acquisition of intelligence leading to Cyber-crime’s intervention and disruption operations, working with intelligence and investigation teams across CODE and Organised Crime operations, including officers embedded across law enforcement and intelligence partner agencies.

You will also act as a cyber-crime and digital fraud subject matter expert to support HMRC’s security and fraud detection functions.

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.

Target Discovery and Engagement.

This area focuses on identifying threats to HMRCs digital services by;

• Effective structured exploitation of our covert and sensitive intelligence collections.
• Enhancing our internal collaborations and referral processes – Risking intelligence, Economic crime referrals, repayment fraud intelligence and HMRC security.
• Ensuring our Officers embedded with other LE and UKIC cyber-crime teams are effective, and maximise intelligence sharing and capability building opportunities.
• Building ‘trusted partner’ relationships with cyber security organisations and other Industry bodies supporting UK law enforcement.
• Consolidating our relationships with cyber-crime teams in international law and tax enforcement agencies.
• Managing covert and sensitive intelligence collection projects.

Target Development Investigations.

This area will focus on the investigation of intelligence generated by the TD&E function and devise tactical and operational plans to;

• Mitigate crime in action.
• Develop and manage cases for intervention in a timely manner considering a range of effects to improve the impact of the investigation.
• Managing covert and sensitive operations in conjunction with operational FIS teams, co-ordinating the teams technical and digital forensic support.
• Manage our investigation integration with FIS Organised Crime Operations.
• Build cyber-crime investigation and technical capability across HMRC Customer investigation and intelligence functions and support HMRC’s Counter Fraud training teams with Cyber-crime awareness products.
• Manage our relationships with SOLs and CPS to develop effective investigation strategies.
• Build strong relationships with operational and technical support functions, ensuring we have the right tools to maximise impact from our investigations.

Essential Criteria;

• Proven experience in leading and directing intelligence and criminal investigation operational activity, including surveillance, arrest, interview, and search operations.
• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of the legislation that underpins the work of FIS in the criminal justice environment, in particular Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) 2016, the Police Act 1997, Criminal Procedures and Investigations Crime Act 2002 (POCA).
• A sound understanding of the use of digital evidence and intelligence to progress investigations.
• Success in managing operations and projects across internal departments and other law enforcement agencies to tackle technology-enabled, financially driven crime.
• Demonstrable success in developing and managing operational relationships across departments, across agencies and internationally, identifying common goals despite different missions.

You must also meet one of the following;

• BTEC Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Counter Fraud.
• Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Criminal Investigation.
• Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS) / Accredited Counter Fraud Intelligence Specialist (ACFIS).
• Satisfactory completion of any Specialist Trial Period (STP) or Trial Assessment Period (TAP) within current post.
• PIP level 2

Or –

• Be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of the legislation that underpins the work of FIS in the criminal justice environment, in particular Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) 2016, the Police Act 1997, Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act (CPIA) and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE), Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA).

National Security Vetting at Developed Vetting (DV) clearance level will be required for this role.  Ideally you will currently hold this clearance level or will begin the process on acceptance of the offer if successful.

Desirable Criteria;

• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of UK cyber-crime threats, online criminal marketplaces, communications platforms, and enabling cyber-crime services, especially cash-out.
• Experience of tasking covert and sensitive intelligence collection and evidence gathering.
• Experience in managing cyber-crime intelligence operations and investigations, involving malware, phishing, network intrusions and online fraud enabled by identity theft.
• Experience managing financial investigations, including the use of crypto-assets
• Experience in online fraud detection systems in government, financial or the retail sector, including common criminal methodologies
• Experience in directing Cyber Threat Intel Analysis and open-source investigations in relation to cyber-crime and online crime.
• GIAC GSEC qualification.
• Firebrand NPCC Cybercime level 1& 2.
• A full driving licence.

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing

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

• Delivering at Pace

Alongside your salary of £46,977, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £12,683 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%
• Flexibility Payment

This post attracts a Level 2 Flexibility Payment (FP) that is paid monthly with salary. This FP allows HMRC flexibility to change your work pattern, at short notice, to meet business needs. You will be expected to undertake periods of On Call. You will also be expected to work additional hours, at weekends and outside your normal working hours/days (including bank holidays).

In applying for a position and accepting the FP you agree that you can and will meet those attendance requirements.

FP levels are reviewed annually – on a business need and personal basis – and may be subject to change.

If you currently receive the Flexibility Payment, which may include Transition Protection and/or a Maintained Pension Value, moving to a new role may affect your payments.

Details of the Flexibility Payment can be found in the attached document.

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, *London, Warrington – * For London based roles your contractual place of work will be 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 Vauxhall, or such other reasonable location, on a temporary basis. For the avoidance of doubt as your contractual place of work is Stratford, the move from any temporary place of work will not give rise to any entitlement to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy.

Communications Data (CD) underpins virtually every element of modern life. It is about who we communicate with, how those communications takes place, when they happened and where we were at the time. 
The need for criminals to communicate means that the requirement for CD and it’s subsequent analysis underpins all the NCA’s operational activity, as such  the demand for CD is increasing.

As technology evolves, the complexity of Communications Data is also increasing.

The Communications Data Investigator (CDI) SPoC (24/7) will facilitate  the acquisition of communications data for the NCA and partners both in the overt and covert arenas 24/7.  It is essential that the candidate is  currently a Home Office accredited CDI and has recent and relevant experience of working with CD.   The roles are office-based and located across the NCA estate in London, Birmingham and Warrington.

**Due to the training requirements, this role is subject to two-year tenure**

***To be considered, you will need to successfully complete SC Enhanced clearance before commencing the role.***

• Act as a senior officer nationally accredited Communications Data Investigator Single Point of Contact (SPoC) between the NCA and Telecommunications and Postal Operators.
• Facilitate the acquisition and dissemination of Communications Data intelligence and evidence in accordance with legislation and Code of Practice.
• Act as a subject matter expert to provide guidance and advice to Senior Investigating Officers and case teams on the use of Communications Data
• Identify, prioritise and manage risk.
• Proactively identify and exploit intelligence sources in collaboration with specialist teams.
• Protect the NCA’s repuation by upholding the highest standards of integrity and accuracy.
• Participate in a 24/7 shift pattern  enabling the team to  deliver against NCA aims and objectives

The following qualifications/skills are essential to the role and proof will be required at interview:

Home Office Accredited Communications Data Single Point of Contact with recent and relevant CD experience

Please ensure the dates of any accreditations you are relying on, are entered on to the CV.
Should you progress to the assessment stage of the process, you will be required to provide a copy of the original certificate.
Failure to provide evidence at interview may result in your application not progressing to the next stage.

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

• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing

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

• Experience of working with complex data sets and applying quality control processes.
• Experience of using communication skills to work with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Experience of effective decision making

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).

London, Westminster

We are looking for an Access and Events Operative in Black Rods Office at the House of Lords. Internally we call this position a Doorkeeper. This is an exciting position where you will be working in and around the House of Lords Chamber!

This is an opportunity to work onsite at Parliament working Monday to Friday. Variable working patterns are required. The House of Lords routinely sits late, and, on such occasions, Doorkeepers are required to remain on duty until the House rises. This applies when the House is sitting, and a generous late duty allowance is paid to cover this. There is more flexibility during recess periods.

Doorkeepers work at the very heart of what the House does, performing a number of functions in and around the Chamber to ensure that it operates effectively and securely, and they play a central role in the ceremonial aspects of Parliament. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to work in a unique, fast-paced environment.

You’ll be accountable for –

• Maintain visible security and smooth running of the Chamber of the House of Lords and the immediate surrounding areas
• Operating the system for allocating seats for guests in the House of Lords Chamber Galleries and the issue of tickets for seats in the Galleries
• Directing members of the Public wishing to view the proceedings of the House
• Providing an immediate response to any incident in the Chamber of the House of Lords
• Act as a First Aider at work (including in the use of a defibrillator) and, as required, providing first aid at major events and to Members in the Chamber and public areas of the House of Lords; training will be given on appointment
• Supporting major State Occasions such as the State Opening of Parliament, as directed by the Principal Doorkeeper
• Supporting formal events and ceremonies in the Robing Room, Royal Gallery and Westminster Hall as directed by the Principal Doorkeeper
• Operating the annunciator system, used throughout Parliament to keep Peers and MPs informed on the business both Houses and important announcements.

If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below.

What we’re looking for someone who

• Has excellent team-working skills together with the experience of working with a variety of people in a diverse & inclusive organisations
• Can operate with tact, confidentiality, sound judgement and impartiality.
• Can maintain the highest professional standards, whilst conducting your daily duties and/or high-profile ceremonial events
• Is willing and able to work long and sometimes unpredictable and unsocial hours.
• Has experience of using IT packages i.e., Word and Excel
  
  

It would be even better if you had or are willing to learn…

• First Aid Training
• Basic understanding of the work of the House of Lords
• Ability to recall individuals names and faces for recording and access control purposes.

The job description provides full details about the role and what we are looking for.

What you’ll get in return

• 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years’ service)
• Generous pension scheme
• Discounts from well-known brands and retailers
• Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme
• The opportunity to witness history in the making!

The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK Parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to:

• Make laws
• Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates
• Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise

Faslane Port, Scotland, G84 8HL

His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) is home to the United Kingdom’s Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, Astute Class Attack Submarines, Sandown Class Mine Hunter Vessels and 43 Cdo Royal Marines. It is an operational support and maintenance base, within the Navy Command TLB and comprises both Faslane and Coulport sites. HMNB Clyde’s primary purpose is to provide engineering and logistical support to the Royal Navy in maintaining Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD). This is achieved by ensuring at least one Vanguard Class submarine is on patrol at sea every day of the year.

The Duty Naval Base Officer (DNBO) is a uniformed role in a 1 in 5 roster maintaining 24/7 cover at HMNB Clyde. The Primary purpose of the DNBO is to provide an immediate emergency response, assuming initial command & control of any site-wide incident affecting the Faslane site on behalf of the Naval Base Commander (NBC) Clyde.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The DNBO’s main outputs are:

• Ensuring the safety and security of all ships, submarines and personnel at HMNB Clyde by delivering a 24/7 immediate command and control of site-wide incidents on behalf of the Naval Base Commander.
• To provide initial co-ordination when aid to other Government Departments or Civil Authorities is requested.
• Providing initial alerting and initiation of the Base Nuclear Emergency Response Organisation (NERO) and support the Incident Commander in their responsibilities in accordance with Standing Base Nuclear Orders.
• Maintaining an Out of Working Hours (OOWH) Port Control function in support of the King’s Harbour Master (KHM).
• Conducting the ceremonial and welfare support duties as required by the Captain, HMS NEPTUNE, and NBC;
• To respond as necessary to ensure the welfare of service personnel.
• The DNBO leads HMS NEPTUNE Duty Watch.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the DNBO include, but not limited to:
• Acting as the initial Incident Commander for non-nuclear incidents, responsible for the safety of the site and all personnel, until relieved by the DBIC. Once relieved, to act as the deputy Duty Base Incident Commander.
• In the event of a Nuclear Emergency, responsible for ensuring actions have been initiated in accordance with Base Nuclear Instructions, including alerting the Nuclear Emergency Response Organisation (NERO), Base Personnel, MoD departments and appropriate external agencies. Provides support to the Incident Commander as the emergency develops.
• Acting as the Officer of the Day, HMS NEPTUNE and HMNB Clyde, remaining on-site and contactable by phone/radio for the period of their duty and able to respond as necessary to ensure the welfare of service personnel.
• In case of incident or emergency affecting the UK Strategic Weapons Facility at RNAD Coulport, to coordinate support to the Coulport Incident Commander from the Faslane site.
• Be the Duty Mess President of the Wardroom Mess HMS NEPTUNE during the absence of the Mess President and Vice President.
• Maintaining an overview of Base-wide operations (both nuclear and non-nuclear) within the NBC Clyde’s area.
• Explosive Safety responsibilities: provision of OOWH access to the Explosive Safety Housing (ESH) for the issue and/or return of Ready Use small arms ammunition, and the conduct of Explosive safety rounds of the ESH OOWH.
• In the absence of Base Security Officer, and under the delegated authority of Captain Base Safety (CBS), deal with cases of security access referred to the DNBO by the Guard Service or host departments and civilian contractors based at HMNB Clyde.

Previous experience in an RN Environment in a command or higher management role is desirable

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Changing and Improving
• Leadership
• Working Together

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

• NUC 1.1 Nuclear Safety and Security Culture (Level 1)
• NUC 3.3 Nuclear Emergency Response Delivery (Level 1)

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.

As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive work environment policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.  Other benefits for Navy Command civil servants include:

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Personal & professional development
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• Access to a confidential, professional support service
• Discount schemes
• Bicycle / season ticket loans
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
• On-site Facilities (gymnasium, Ski Club, recreational shopping mall, café, messing facilities etc)
• Free Car Parking
• Assisted Travel Scheme

In Navy Command we believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking an apprenticeship as part of your role.
Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.

Please note:

• 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.
• The Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
• Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
• 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/.

  Working for the Civil Service

  The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
  
  We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles.

  The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

• MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

• 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.

This position is based at NPS 5TH FLR West Oakland House Manchester, M16 0PQ, JCC The Capital New Hall Place Liverpool, L3 9PP

Please refer to Job Description

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.

1 vacancy, covering North West (located in Liverpool or Manchester).

Overview of the job

• The Researcher will support the Intelligence Analysts in developing the intelligence picture on a range of threats and risks impacting on their geographic or thematic area. Intelligence assessments will look across prison and probation contexts at ‘high priority’ offenders, offending groups and operational security vulnerabilities in their area.
• The post holder will obtain, evaluate, prepare and supply information for the Intelligence Analysts, in line with priorities for the Intelligence Unit. They will also disseminate the intelligence product in compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, standards, procedures and guidelines.
• The post holder will report to an Intelligence Analyst in the Units. The post is a flexible resource within the function and the post holder may be asked to undertake work for another Unit to respond to changes in priorities.
• This post is based in a regional Hub of the Directorate of Security. Whilst the post has a ‘base’, occasional travel to HMPPS headquarters, prison establishments, prison regional offices and National Probation Service Division offices as well as law enforcement partners’ offices may be required.

Summary

• This is a key support role in the intelligence analytical function. The post holder will be expected to provide high quality intelligence research to the Intelligence Analysts.
• The post holder will need to obtain and work with large volumes of information in both written and numeric form, some of which will be held in bespoke databases. They should be confident in organising information, using software where appropriate to do this. They will also require strong numerical and written skills and an eye for detail so that information is presented accurately.
• The post holder will need to build productive relationships with a range of internal and external partners in order to obtain relevant information when it is needed and manage and respond to expectations of intelligence customers.
• The post holder will also require strong administrative skills and the ability to manage and prioritise their own workload.
• The post has no operational requirement. However an understanding of prisons, probation and/or law enforcement operating environment would be an advantage.
• The post holder must act with the highest levels of personal and professional integrity and champion these qualities in others. They must be vetted to Security Check Vetting (SC) standards.

Responsibilities, Activities and Duties

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

• Obtain and evaluate information relevant to intelligence questions from a range of sources, in line with a collection plan agreed with the Intelligence Analyst. This may include, for example: interrogating HMPPS’ databases (e.g. Delius, NOMIS, OaSys, Mercury intelligence system); researching ‘open source’ information; obtaining HMPPS’ performance data; identifying relevant research (including HMPPS’, wider government and academic sources); seeking expert opinion; and information held by partner agencies.
• Prepare and supply information to the intelligence analyst. This will require organising information, using software where appropriate. Activities may include, for example: cross-referencing data sets; producing graphs, tables and charts; writing summaries of source documents; providing extracts of databases; and recording meetings/interviews.
• Establish and maintain a catalogue of source information relevant to intelligence questions.
• Maintain a catalogue of intelligence products and a database of intelligence customers. Disseminate intelligence products in line with handling requirements and in compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, standards, procedures and guidelines.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance the intelligence picture by seeking new sources of information and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external partners who can supply information.
• Handle all information and intelligence in line with HMPPS’ policies, and relevant legislation.
• Take an active role in HMPPS’ intelligence analyst community, supporting own and colleagues’ professional development.

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
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace

Alongside your salary of £25,752, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £6,978 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

For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.

Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ