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The Ministry of Defence Head Office provides the Department of State function and political and military strategic direction for the MOD. It is accommodated in Main Building, MOD’s flagship headquarters.

This is an exciting new role within the Director Head Office business area, specifically the Safety Security and Business Resilience (SSBR) business unit.  Its main role is to oversee the safety, security, and resilience of MOD Main Building, ensuring that staff within MOD Main Building can continue to deliver critical Defence outputs in all foreseeable circumstances.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and curious individual to join the Head Office Security investigations team.  This is a new, exciting high-profile role working across the whole of Defence. The office is a busy, fun, and supportive environment covering a range of security and resilience delivery functions.  You will have Line Management responsibility for a HEO Investigator which is under recruitment.

As the post holder, you will work to the Principal Security Advisor (PSyA) or Deputy to deliver an investigative capability within Head Office.  You will lead on the development of a Head Office counter security breach strategy, lead on the investigations including overseeing casework, determining whether to investigate and by who.  You will make decisions on investigations including lines of enquiry,  over the analysis and lessons learned process and feed into the development of the Head Office Personnel Security Strategy to improve the security culture driving proactive behavioural change within Head Office.  You will work with the Directorate of Security Investigations team, Joint Security Coordination Centre, Defence Intelligence, Defence Digital and other key stakeholders as part of your investigation’s role.  You will provide advice to the PSyA, Deputy Director and Director Head Office on contentious / sensitive investigations seeking support from Senior personnel as required.  This may include briefing Ministers and MOD’s Senior Leadership team.   

Due to the nature of the role, you may be required to support the Principal Security Advisor and Security and Resilience Ops lead help to manage security or resilience incidents.   This may include managing crises that disrupt or have the potential to disrupt business in MB.  You will have a wider awareness of the changing priorities and responsibilities and be able to work flexibly distinguishing the preferable from the critical.  As this is a new team, you will have an opportunity to shape the future size and shape and responsibilities of the team as the Head Office Security team as the organisation considers its priorities over the next 5 years.

You may be required to take part on an on-call rota, sharing the responsibility of providing out of hours advice to Main Building users and stakeholders with colleagues across the Safety, Security and Business Resilience team for which an allowance is payable.

This post is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Lead a range of complex security investigations.
• Gather, verify and assess all appropriate and available information to gain an accurate understanding of situations to an agreed case investigation plan.
• Develop and evaluate strategies to manage investigations, working closely and communicating with staff at all levels.
• Analyse and interpret data, examine records and documents presenting the information accurately for use within investigations.
• Prepare, complete and submit accurate reports to the highest professional standard and within set time limits to the Investigative Lead.
• Handle, store and dispose of document / exhibits in accordance with MoD Policy.
• Conduct interviews and record statements in line with Defence Security Policy.
• Review the preparation of reports on the outcome of investigations and the management of case files and disclosure within best practice procedures to ensure there is an accurate audit trail.
• Provide the customer with a final report providing a view on liability and lessons learned.
• Develop lessons learned arising from investigations, reporting these to the appropriate MOD policy team.

You will be expected to develop professional skills on investigation and analysis, including the development of expertise necessary to advise on technical and policy adjustments to reduce the incidence, or facilitate the investigation, of serious security incidents. All investigations are to be conducted in accordance with investigative best practice standards and within MOD Policy.

You will have good communication skills, both verbal and written. There is no requirement for previous experience of working with the military or in the MOD however previous experience of leading investigations or managing security incidents is essential.

Essential criteria:

• Self-starters who are comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment, able to set goals, create opportunities, win support for them, and see them through.
•  People with excellent interpersonal skills, able to express themselves clearly and engage with a diverse set of senior stakeholders to ensure that Head Offices priorities are met.
• People with sound judgement and analytical skills, able to take evidence-based decisions and calculated risks, with a good instinct for when to seek direction.
• People who have can drive forward change and can overcome obstacles to drive forward improvements.  
• People who are resilient, able to oversee and progress a broad programme of activities, prioritising among them and delivering to deadlines.
• Individuals who are highly organised and able to establish a close working relationship with a wide range of contacts, inside and outside of the Department.
• A sense of fun and a willingness to help develop a close and supportive team ethos.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Security and Resilience Member of the professional body such as the Security Institute or Business Continuity Institute.

Current/Active PIP1 (PIP 2 Preferred) or an equivalent recognised qualification/accreditation in investigative crime issued by a Government body. Individuals who do not currently hold PIP accreditation are still eligible to apply as long as they hold an equivalent recognised accreditation in investigative crime issued by a Government body.

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

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

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

• 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%
• Free on site Gym
• On site restaurant and coffee shop
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 25 days per annum

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.

Westminster, London

The Ministry of Defence Head Office provides the Department of State function and political and military strategic direction for the MOD. It is accommodated in Main Building, MOD’s flagship headquarters.

This is an exciting new role within the Director Head Office business area specifically within the Safety Security and Business Resilience (SSBR) business unit. Its leading role is to oversee the safety, security, and resilience of MOD Main Building, ensuring that staff within MOD Main Building can continue to deliver critical Defence outputs in all foreseeable circumstances.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and curious individual to join the Head Office Security investigations team. This is a new, exciting high-profile role working across the whole of Defence. The office is a busy, fun, and supportive environment covering a range of security and resilience delivery functions.

As the post holder, you will work to Security Investigations lead (SEO), the Principal Security Advisor (PSyA) or Deputy to deliver an investigative capability within Head Office. You will support in the development of a Head Office counter security breach strategy, undertake analysis and lessons learned and feed into the development of the Head Office Personnel Security Strategy to improve the security culture driving proactive behavioural change within Head Office. You will with the Directorate of Security Investigations team, Defence Intelligence, Defence Digital and other key stakeholders as part of your investigation’s role. You will provide advice to the PSyA, Deputy Director and Director Head Office on contentious / sensitive investigations seeking support from Senior personnel as required.

Due to the nature of the role, you may be required to support the Principal Security Advisor and Security and Resilience Ops lead help to manage security or resilience incidents.   This may include managing crises that disrupt or have the potential to disrupt business in Main Building.  You will have a wider awareness of the changing priorities and responsibilities and be able to work flexibly distinguishing the preferable from the critical.  As this is a new team, you will have an opportunity to shape the future size and shape and responsibilities of the team as the Head Office Security team as the organisation considers its priorities over the next 5 years.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. 

Specific responsibilities include:

• Conduct a range of complex security investigations.
• Gather, verify, and assess all appropriate and available information to gain an accurate understanding of situations to an agreed case investigation plan.
• Develop and evaluate strategies to manage investigations, working closely and communicating with staff at all levels.
• Analyse and interpret data, examine records and documents presenting the information accurately for use within investigations.
• Prepare, complete, and submit accurate reports to the highest professional standard and within set time limits to the Investigative Lead.
• Handle, store and dispose of document / exhibits in accordance with MoD Policy.
• Conduct interviews and record statements in line with Defence Security Policy.
• Support the preparation of reports on the outcome of investigations and the management of case files and disclosure within best practice procedures to ensure there is an accurate audit trail.
• Provide the customer with a final report providing a view on liability and lessons learned.
• Develop lessons learned arising from investigations, reporting these to the appropriate MOD policy team.

You will be expected to develop professional skills on investigation and analysis, including the development of expertise necessary to advise on technical and policy adjustments to reduce the incidence, or facilitate the investigation, of serious security incidents. All investigations are to be conducted in accordance with investigative best practice standards and within MOD Policy.

You will have good communication skills, both verbal and written. There is no requirement for previous experience of working with the military or in the MOD however previous experience of leading investigations or managing security incidents is essential.

Essential criteria:

• Self-starters who are comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment, able to set goals, create opportunities, win support for them, and see them through.
• People with excellent interpersonal skills, able to express themselves clearly and engage with a diverse set of senior stakeholders to ensure that Head Offices priorities are met.
• People with sound judgement and analytical skills, able to take evidence-based decisions and calculated risks, with a good instinct for when to seek direction.
• People who have can drive forward change and can overcome obstacles to drive forward improvements.
• People who are resilient, able to oversee and progress a broad programme of activities, prioritising among them and delivering to deadlines.
• Individuals who are highly organised and able to establish a close working relationship with a wide range of contacts, inside and outside of the Department.
• A sense of fun and a willingness to help develop a close and supportive team ethos.

Desirable

Knowledge of Security and Resilience Member of the professional body such as the Security Institute or Business Continuity Institute.

   

Current/Active PIP1 (PIP 2 Preferred) or an equivalent recognised qualification/accreditation in investigative crime issued by a Government body. Individuals who do not currently hold PIP accreditation are still eligible to apply as long as they hold an equivalent recognised accreditation in investigative crime issued by a Government body.

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

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

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.

• 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%
• Free on site gym
• On site restaurant and coffee shop
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 25 days per annum

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.

London

This is an exciting, challenging and fascinating role in the National Security Directorate of the Ministry of Defence. The National Security Directorate sits within the MOD’s Security Policy and Operations (SPO) area, a military/civilian organisation where strategic policy and plans are formulated, working closely with the Permanent Joint Headquarters and Defence Intelligence.

This post is a vital part of the oversight and management of UK Special Forces, responsible for advising Defence Ministers on some of the most sensitive operational activity conducted by the Armed Forces. It offers the opportunity to be part of the senior national security decision-making architecture in Government. You will work with a pool of talented colleagues and will be part of the senior leadership cadre of SPO, with opportunities to assist during crises and to work across SPO to ensure we deliver a first-class service.

Special operations are military activities that involve the highest levels of political, legal and military risk in support of the UK’s national security objectives. They include the activities of UK Special Forces (UKSF) as well as other areas of the UK’s Armed Forces, and cover a range of threats from terrorist to state adversaries. The Head of Special Operations is responsible for providing comprehensive advice to Defence Ministers on all Special Operations activity. It offers a rare opportunity to influence national security decision-making at the highest levels and have a genuine impact on how Defence uses some of its most highly trained and skilled forces in pursuit of national endeavours.

The current responsibilities of the role include:

• Advising Ministers on the employment of UK Special Forces and other special activities.
• Representing Special Operations across Government and with other agencies to ensure activity is coherent with wider Government strategy. 
• Advising on MOD’s programme to evolve Special Operations capability.
• Overall lead for the disclosure and management of information related to UK Special Forces.
• Leadership and management of a mixed civilian and military team of around 20 staff.

To be successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their experience and skills against the following essential criteria:

• Strong corporate leadership skills, with leadership strength in a complex and dynamic environment, and an ability to inspire, engage and motivate a diverse team.
• An excellent track record of strategic thinking, and experience of translating strategy and policy into successful delivery.
• A proactive, driven and energetic problem solver, focused on delivery outcomes.
• Outstanding policy professional with a range of policy experience.
• Highly developed political nous, and personal gravitas coupled with excellent oral communication skills with a proven ability to present complex issues simply and effectively.
• Finely tuned judgement with highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills, and a proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a strong field of candidates when there is a need to distinguish between candidates. This will be as a second sift, after the essential criteria has been considered:

• Knowledge and experience of working in or with Defence.
• Knowledge and experience of operational policy.

• 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%

Birmingham, Blackpool, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Sheffield

We’re hiring Senior Security Risk Assurance Managers.

You’ll need to be adaptable and enthusiastic, with analytical skills and experience of delivering against multiple different projects. You’ll have an eye for the bigger picture, so you can understand how security risks may impact DWP’s strategic objectives.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is the biggest government department and budget, touching every citizen in the country at some stage of their lives. We’re responsible for delivering over £250bn a year in benefits, pension and social fund payments each year.

How do we ensure the continuity, security and resilience of DWP services?

Our Enterprise Security and Risk Management team (ESRM) supports the DWP in the safeguarding of an effective national welfare system. We support over 80,000 employees across 800 UK locations, ensuring DWP appropriately manages and assures security risks, to its information, people, premises and supply chain.

As part of one of the largest security teams in government, we deliver high quality risk analysis and expert security advice so that DWP’s systems, data, buildings and colleagues are protected against an evolving range of security threats.

Tell me more about the role

We’re a huge organisation. That means a real variety of work, challenge and opportunity.

We have opportunities in the following three specialist areas:

Security Risk empowers our department to operate within its security risk appetite, prioritising security improvement activities and maximising our return on security investments.

Security Assurance provides confidence to senior leaders and stakeholders that risks are effectively managed, systems are working as designed and controls meet their targeted outcomes.

Supply Chain Security Assurance ensures DWP assets are appropriately managed in our supply chain

So what about the day-to-day?

You’ll give expert advice, guidance and security risk assessment services to people and projects in DWP and beyond. Your advice and analysis will inform project, service and asset and enterprise level understanding of security risk and influence key decisions.

You’ll lead analysis which contextualises the security threats DWP faces into meaningful security risks. That insight is used to develop departmental security policy, make investment decisions and set security assurance priorities.

The security areas you’ll be handling include Data, Cyber, Personnel, Systems and Physical.

You’ll work with DWP business areas including Digital, Finance, Policy, Human Resources, Service Delivery and Change. They’re willing collaborators and value our expert input – but you will need to be able to make complex things easy to understand.

Your work will be challenging and engaging. You’ll get to see the impact of the work you do in action, and in real time. Our team loves the work we do, and we support each other to be at our best.

Community, Learning & Opportunity

We have a supportive and collaborative team culture in ESRM.  With a fantastic induction programme and year-round learning opportunities, we’ll provide you with the skills and experience you need to be confident in your role.

If you don’t have a qualification in I27005 risk management professional, ISO27001 Lead Auditor, or PCIRM, COMTIA security+ then you’ll be supported to work towards relevant qualifications here.

We welcome applications from security professionals who have built their skills and knowledge experientially too. We are always receptive to new ideas and ways of working, and whatever experience you bring to the table can help us improve.

We have defined career pathways, and a leadership team that is focussed upon the development of our people, so you’ll have all you need to develop a rewarding professional career with DWP.

What skills and experience do I need to apply?

We would love to hear from you if you have some, or all of the following:

• A broad understanding of security and risk management, particularly in a government context
• A proven ability of applying structured analytical techniques when solving complex problems
• The ability to communicate complex technical and procedural security controls to audiences at all levels of seniority and from a wide range of backgrounds
• An understanding of security controls (whether technical, procedural, personnel and/or physical) and how they can be used to mitigate threat and manage risk
• Relevant security certifications (or a willingness to work towards gaining them), such as: QA Certified Security Risk Manager; ISACA Certification in Risk and Information Systems Control; and Certificate in Information Security Management Principles.

Engagement Event

We are committed to supporting our applicants in this process, and we are running an online engagement session. 

This session is designed for you to hear more from our ESRM colleagues, find out a little bit more about the roles on offer, and hear from our senior leaders. We will also be providing you with some guidance on the application process to outline what we are looking for, and how you can get your application ready to submit.

There will also be some time for Q&A at the end but please be aware we will be unable to answer any specific application questions on these calls or discuss any personal applications or experiences.

The event will take place at 1.00pm on Tuesday, 3 October.

HOW DO YOU BOOK A SPACE?

To book a space, please send an email to Helen.Broadhead@DWP.GOV.UK titled “Senior Security Risk Assurance Manager info session”. The session will be held on TEAMS.

East Kilbride – Queensway House, Stewartfield Way, East Kilbride

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!

At HMRC we are committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues; an inclusive and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society we serve. We do this by taking equality, diversity and inclusion into account in everything we do. Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome and encourage applications from all people from all backgrounds with the relevant experience and skills.

We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, and we offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career at HMRC accessible to you. What’s more, most roles offer hybrid working where you spend part of your working week at home giving you even more control over your work-life balance.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the operational security team, where you will keep our people, buildings, and assets safe and secure.

You will work with other Estates colleagues within your building to achieve outcomes, and use your knowledge to give advice and be part of the decision-making process.

The post also includes making frequent trips to our North-East UK region, so a Driving License would be beneficial for this role.

Roles and responsibilities of Regional Security Manager include;

• 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 and stakeholders to provide informative advice and handling the security provisions across your remit.
• Raise and investigate all Access Control related SIRs identify and implement contingencies.

Essential Criteria;

• A working knowledge of operational security.
• Experience of working with suppliers.
• 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.
• Proven track record of analysing and resolving problems, developing opportunities, and implementing innovate solutions/approaches.
• Able to demonstrate personal self-development.

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.  Additionally, the applicant should be prepared to complete Threat and Risk Analysis Training Pathway incorporating NVQ Level 4 in Security Coordination and Design. 

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together

Alongside your salary of £35,092, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £9,474 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%

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

Blackpool, Leeds, Newcastle, Sheffield

Core responsibilities include

Ensuring the prompt and effective response to security incidents reported to SIRT, by effective triage and prioritisation of incidents utilising the Security Incident Response Plan (SIRP).

Lead, develop and embed lessons learnt and lessons identified as a consequence of security incidents investigated particularly those initially triaged as high risk.

Demonstrate an investigative mindset with the ability to problem solve, motivate, influence and be adaptable to a given situation.

Provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and as a result, you will be expected to work as part of an on call rota, which will also attract occasional out of hours working. You will provide 24/7 ‘initial contact’ out of hours cover for security incident management across DWP on behalf of SIRT; and Silver Commander responsibilities for significant events impacting DWP.

You will prioritise people, actively promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of SIRT colleagues and others.

You may be required to travel to different DWP sites and government agencies with occasional overnight stays.

Successful candidates should have or show a commitment to working towards, the BCS Certificate In Information Management Principles (CISMP) and NIST cybersecurity framework. https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework/framework

Essential criteria for the role

LEAD CRITERIA: Proven experience of operating within an incident management environment.

Proven experience of making risk-based decisions at pace.

Proven experience of managing stakeholders in a complex environment with multiple service providers.

Proven experience communicating complex related messages and providing updates and recommendations in a clear and comprehensive manner.

If you would like to learn more about the role contact the vacancy holder.

Desirable Criteria

Demonstrable experience in interpreting threat intelligence and engaging relevant stakeholders to plan and run complex incident exercises / practice drills – taking lessons learned and applying this to incident management playbooks and standards.

Good working knowledge of security concepts (Physical, Personal, IT and Cyber Security), including security controls, security risk management and security incident management.

Proven experience of handling security incidents of direct concern to senior leaders up to director levels, regulatory bodies and/or ministers; and deep knowledge and/or understanding of requirements to co-ordinate responses to security incidents across multiple organisations.

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

• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions

• 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%
• On call allowance

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 will also be taken into account. 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.

Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newport (Gwent), Nottingham

The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do.

To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.

The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of the Government’s transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years.

Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices.

This is an ambitious and exciting task, for which we need innovative people, with strong commercial acumen, who are passionate about visualising and implementing customer needs. Launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018, we’re a relatively new department and we are growing fast so we also need people who thrive in ambiguity, can adapt quickly to change and are comfortable stepping outside of their remit to drive outcomes.

The key purpose of the Workplace Services, Security Assurance Lead is to ensure effective management arrangements for GPA client departments in respect of physical security and building related security management. The post holder will be part of a small team of discipline specific managers. The successful candidate will provide support by ensuring that GPA successfully discharges its security obligations for all client departments and associated stakeholders. These objectives will be achieved by proactively identifying and supporting the delivery of operational security solutions/services across the GPA estate. As part of a small team, you will carry out incident management responsibilities, security health checks, audits and physical security inspections. The role involves the requirement to travel across the UK on  a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support the GPA Head of Security and/or the Operational Security Manager in GPA security policy design, process development, implementation and management across the client department group
• Provision of on-site advice regarding physical security matters including incident management investigations
• Work with client departments to develop their understanding of their own roles and responsibilities in relation to physical security compliance
• Carry out physical security assessments/inspections and security health checks across the GPA estate and provide practical advice to client departments and stakeholders regarding vulnerabilities, near misses, risks and issues
•  Identify effective corrective actions to mitigate or repair physical security weaknesses
•  Liaise directly with stakeholders, client departments and facilities management partners/suppliers to review security related documentation (this includes risk registers), to help them understand compliance obligations and delivery expectations, in line with HMG physical security policies/standards
•  Build and maintain effective working relationships with all key stakeholders
•  Attend internal, customer and supplier security meetings and forums as required

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in conducting security/compliance assessments/audits
• Experience of working in a multi-client service organisation
• The ability to interpret and understand business needs of clients in order to build positive relationships
• Working collaboratively in a small team environment and in a positive manner to build trust and rapport across the GPA
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to gain support for initiatives and to enable solution implementation
• To work autonomously, prioritising tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines (both internal and external) and communicating progress wherever necessary
• Competent in the management of clients, stakeholders and contractors
• Conversant with IT systems and the ability to analyse management information to inform decision making
• Practical experience in negotiation skills that have achieved positive outcomes
• Commitment to continuous improvement

Any security related qualifications and/or membership of relevant professional bodies.

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together
• Seeing the Big Picture

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

• Customer Perspective
• Commercial Acumen
• Property Market knowledge
• Innovation

Alongside your salary of £39,100, Government Property Agency contributes £10,557 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%
• Generous annual leave

Croydon Lunar House

Background to Units / Team Objectives

Home Office Security is within Security, Estates, & Information Directorate. Our mission is to raise standards and protect our people, assets, and information. We provide a range of services, advice and assurance to the department and seek to mitigate malicious or inadvertent risk, investigate alleged wrong-doing and identify vulnerabilities, and prepare for disruptive challenges.

Home Office Security is responsible for ensuring robust physical security solutions are in place to protect Home Office buildings, staff and assets. We provide security guarding at Home Office building receptions across the country, HO Public Caller Units, including Reporting Centres, Asylum Intake Units and Service Support Centres, we are also responsible for monitoring the electronic security systems, alarms, CCTV and access control via our 24/7 Home Office Security Control Room.

Purpose of Position

To provide support to the G7 in the effective operational management and compliance of security guarding contracts and support to non-guarded buildings via security compliance checks and support.

This post will require regular travel to HO locations.

Due to the nature of this post this position is only open to Full Time members of staff.

Responsible for

The SEO will be responsible for supporting the G7 as we expand our oversight, support and expertise to the wider business in non-guarded buildings and as we support the wider business in the management and compliance of contracts with contract guard providers.

The aim of this role is to ensure, that non guarded buildings are compliant and are following all Home Office security policies and procedures and that the building is supporting and following a positive security culture, providing a safe and secure environment for all staff, customers and visitors in accordance with Home Office security policy.

The SEO will be responsible for:

•    Ensuring non guarded buildings and business areas follow the department’s Procedures and Policies and supporting local business leads and SLO’s  
•    Assisting the G7 in the management and monitoring of any contract security guarding contracts across the business, supporting business areas when requesting Contract guards
•    Ensuring contract guarding providers are providing value for money
•    Ensuring contract guard providers are compliant with the terms of their contract 
•    Conducting compliance checks at non guarded buildings 
 
This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced team that is split in locations all over the UK.

The role of the successful applicant as the Senior Executive Officer will be to provide direct support to the G7 in supporting the business with contracts with contract guard providers, compliance visits and support across all of our operations. The post will have line management of 1-2 HEO’s.

Allowances – Conditions
This is an Annualised Hours position which attracts allowances for the following:

•    Flexibility and Predictability
•    Rostered Shift Allowance – The post holder will be required to work shifts between the hours of 06:00 am and 21:00 pm Monday to Friday.
•    Premium Hours which include weekend work and working on public holidays
•    On-Call – There may be an opportunity to be on-call with an issued work mobile, paid at the set rates as per the on-call allowance guidance. When on call you will be expected to deal with calls and at times you may have to travel to attend site. This will be voluntary and not guaranteed.
•    There will be a small amount of overtime built into the weekly shift however, this is not guaranteed and can be removed with 1 months’ notice.  
These allowances are not guaranteed and are subject to change depending on business needs.

HOS – Operational Duties

To work collaboratively and flexibly within Capabilities & Resources. Responsible for developing and managing working relationships with internal and external customers and partners. To improve the performance of Home Office Security and the wider department by:

•    Strong and well-developed management skills are essential and will need to have a good understanding of Service operations and business areas.
•    Actively participating in activities and delivering outcomes for the benefit of the wider Unit and Directorate, alongside the “day-to-day” responsibilities outlined in other objectives.
•    Joining up work across Capabilities & Resources to ensure a more effective service to the business in line with Home Office service principles.

o    Responsive
o    Standardised
o    Cost effective
o    Transparent
o    Simplified
o    Accountable
o    Consolidated

•    Playing your part in helping the Home Office to achieve consistent competence by:

o    Aiming for consistently high standards of delivery
o    Getting things right first time
o    Taking responsibility for your work
o    Speaking out and raising issues of concern where appropriate

•    Provision of security advice to internal sections understand their requirement and establish clear desired outcomes and expectations.

•    Inviting feedback from colleagues within Capabilities & Resources and being open and responsive to it as well as feeding back constructive challenge and lessons learned to colleagues through peer reviews, team meetings and one to ones across the Home Office Group and wider Civil Service.

•    Promoting Home Office Security, good practice and new approaches across the department, including [delivery of Home Office sessions/training etc].

•    Treating everyone with respect and demonstrating a zero tolerance to bullying, harassment and discrimination.

HOS Cost Focused – Utilising Available Resources Effectively

To effectively manage within allocated budgets, managing projects in the security department or support internal project managers when required. Attending meeting and be responsible for the security of relevant project and making decisions/giving advice in the physical security area. To work with project manager teams and provide a creative and pragmatic approach to any issues that arise:

•    Utilising available resources to ensure the protection of Home Office property, assets and staff.
•    Ensuring that team targets, objectives and operational business commitments are met.
•    Ensuring rotas are efficient, accurate and meet business needs and are sent out to staff at least 1 week in advance.
•    Ensuring that all changes to master rotas are recorded and explained in the relevant record book (Office Diary) for audit purposes.
•   Moving existing resources to cover requests for additional guarding services/coverage. Any additional cost should be authorised, and the extra hour’s guidance document followed.
•   Actively carrying out regular reviews of how resources are allocated to ensure the coverage is still required and necessary, making recommendations to reduce cost.

The successful applicant will have:

• Knowledge of operational security guarding contracts and contract management and compliance
• Financial Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Be self-motivated and have the confidence to use initiative to achieve results

PURPOSE

• To understand the Department’s overall direction, operating principles and targets, and their implications for the delivery of security.
• Deploy resources and utilize them in an efficient and effective manner to meet the changing Departmental priorities.

Essential Criteria

• Experience in Static Security Guarding, rostering, writing security procedures and generic instructions, Key Performance Indicators.
• Experience of policies and processes, discipline, attendance management, financial awareness, basic project management skills.
• Experience with security and Policies.
• Experience in conducting compliance checks and contracts, including knowledge of key performance indicators.
• The skill to listen attentively to others and check their understanding by asking questions and take responsibility for creating a working environment that encourages equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Understand and apply technology to achieve efficient and effective business and personal results, considering innovative ideas on their own merits.
• Be able to explore a range of different options outlining opportunities, benefits, risks, and potential reactions of each.
• Recognise scope of own authority for decision making and empower team members to make decisions.

Desirable Criteria

• To be able to multitask and communicate with a large diverse staff, stakeholder and customer base.
• Be able to collect and provide accurate, unbiased, relevant, and sufficient information and evidence.
• Make well-judged decisions when they are needed when faced with issues / problems.
• To ensure risks and impacts (Diversity and sustainability) are fully considered in the short and long-term.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

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

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Big Picture

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

• Leadership

• 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%

This position is based at 102 PETTY FRANCE TOWER LONDON, SW1H 9AJ

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.

Successful candidate may commence role with SC clearance however, DV clearance must be achieved upon taking up position

Overview of the job

This is a specialist administrative role within HMPPS Headquarters. The posts sit in the Central Authorities Bureau (CAB), which is a part of the Intelligence Portfolio, Governance and Compliance Unit, within the HMPPS National Intelligence Unit (NIU).

The CAB provides oversight of policy and advice to practitioners across the prison estate exercising powers available to HMPPS under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), and the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA). It is a required function under RIPA, maintaining a central record of authorities granted for activity under the legislation. CAB also oversees HMPPS use of case management systems used to record such activities, providing assurance to HM Commissioner of Investigatory Powers.

This is an HQ post, based in London, and will require some travel to establishments, probation offices and SOCT regional offices as required.

The post holders are responsible for day to day advice and support to the operational line in respect of the lawful deployment of covert resources; the quality assurance of all applications made under RIPA; inspections undertaken by the Investigatory Powers Commissioners Office (IPCO), and act as a subject matter expert in the use of the central case management system.

The role requires in depth knowledge of different legislations and internal policies relating to covert and overt tactics, escalating as required to managers to take forward where concerns are identified. It requires the post holder to have an understanding of risk management in order to contribute to the security of prison establishments, protect the public, and to protect HMPPS from unlawful use of its powers under RIPA/IPA.

Post holder will need good attention to detail skills as they will be responsible for undertaking quality assessments of applications submitted by prisons.  They will need to be confident and assertive in the delivery of this feedback and ensure that the views of the CAB are upheld. Regular contact with prisons and Law Enforcement Partners will be expected.

The post holders require a high level of proficiency with IT systems, both as users, and providing support in the administration of IT systems for which the CAB hold responsibility. This includes acting as Subject Matter Experts for the Investigatory Powers Authority Management System (IPAMS).

At this present time there is no expectation of line management responsibility, however the post holder will be responsible for training, and tasking admin support staff who contribute to CAB work as part of their wider responsibilities for NIU.
 
Summary 

The specialist administrative role provides expert advice and guidance to front line operational staff in the use of powers available to HMPPS for investigating criminal activity in prisons and probation operations. Quality assurance of all applications for deployment of covert activity and surveillance is completed by the post holder, ensuring that compliance with legislation and internal policies is observed, and recorded accurately.

The post holder will also oversee ongoing use of a case management system being implemented across the prison estate for the administration of applications, including contributing to configuration design, training design, and delivery of training sessions to operational staff in the use of the system.

Due to the nature of the role and information accessed regularly, the post holder is required to hold National Security Vetting at Developed Vetting (DV).

Responsibilities, Activities and Duties

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

•    Quality assure all applications for deployment of powers under RIPA 2000, liaising with Applicants and Authorising Officers to ensure compliance with legislation and HMPPS policy.
•    Maintain and update the central record of applications, ensuring that management and performance information is available to managers on request, and highlighting any compliance issues in a timely fashion.
•    Monitoring and supporting the administration of authorities once granted, to ensure that they are reviewed, renewed or cancelled in line with requirements.
•    Staffing a helpline, which is available out of normal office hours, for which an on-call allowance will be provided.
•    Provide policy advice on HMPPS use of intelligence, investigatory powers and related issues to front line staff, escalating to managers where required.
•    Support inspection of HMPPS establishments, and the agency overall by IPCO, through liaising with prisons to identify dates for inspections, oversight of recommendation and issues, and provision of material for inspection as required.
•    Support the CAB Manager, and the SOCT Operational Security Advisor in identifying and reviewing potential relevant errors in the use of surveillance or investigatory powers.
•    Manage the CAB functional mailbox, to ensure that queries are dealt with, or directed elsewhere as required, to ensure efficient management of CAB business. This will include tasking of non-dedicated admin support, in liaison with the NIU Business Manager.
•    Support the administration of IT systems required for the deployment of covert tactics, including IPAMS, BT Pins and any other system identified as being within the scope of the unit.
•    Work with CAB manager in delivery of identified Business Change projects as required, either as project support, or leading on a project to specified timescales and quality standards.

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:

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

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

• English, spoken & written

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

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

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

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

This is an exciting time to join the Department for Business and Trade. Our aim is to promote British trade and investment across the world which is vital for the prosperity of the UK. The Department brings together policy, promotion, and financial expertise to break down barriers to trade and investment in markets across the world to help businesses succeed.

In the aftermath of the illegal attack on Ukraine by the Russian government, the Department established a permanent Trade Sanctions team, based in Trading Systems Group. The response to the crisis has placed significant additional pressure and novel requirements on our sanctions system, and we now have a larger, higher profile body of work with far greater operational requirements.

The Trade Sanctions team is increasing its capability in both implementation and enforcement. A large expansion is planned for these purposes, which will deliver on key areas including guidance, outreach, monitoring, and enforcement. As part of a newly forming team to meet these challenges, you will have the opportunity to help shape its remit and culture, ensuring that the team delivers on this high-profile area of trade policy. As this is a new team, the successful candidate will need to recognise that responsibilities will evolve over time.

This role is being advertised to help further develop the Department’s capabilities in trade sanctions enforcement.

You will work closely with teams across the department including Analysis, Legal, Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU), Global Supply Chains, Export and Investment, Global Trade and Delivery as well as with multiple government departments including Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO), Department for Transport (DfT), Cabinet Office, His Majesty’s Treasury (HMT), His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), and the Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI). 

Initial priorities for this role will focus on developing knowledge on trade and sanctions, and engagement with businesses across multiple sectors. You will need to quickly build your knowledge on trade sanctions, working closely Cross-Whitehall to coordinate and enhance how we detect and prevent sanctions breaches.

You will contribute to compliance and enforcement casework in relation trade services sanctions breaches. With support, you will plan how to investigate cases, gather evidence (including through engaging with all parties involved in a breach of sanctions and conducting open-source research) and working with lawyers and other interested partners to determine the most appropriate compliance outcomes.

On behalf of the team, you also perform efficient administration duties to support committees, senior management meetings, work group, projects/ programmes, business planning, events management and successfully prioritise workloads.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas.

Essential Criteria 

• A good understanding of the political landscape and awareness of international sensitivities.
• Able to think in an objective and analytical manner – you will be able to assess complex information from a variety of sources to draw conclusions.
• Able to make confident, high-quality and evidence based recommendations; in line with guidance and the Law.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex subjects and provide clear advice.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information and enquiries.

Desirable Criteria 

• Experience working in a compliance or law enforcement area.
• Drafting briefings, papers and other materials related to the policy area.
• Experience of analysing data, information & statistics from a wide range of sources.

Personal Attributes & Skills 

• High performing and motivated, willing to help support the team to grow during initial periods of uncertainty and changing demands. You will be personally resilient have and a commitment to supporting team members around you. 

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

Alongside your salary of £25,661, Department for Business and Trade contributes £6,928 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.