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MOD Main Building, London (but see below for information about flexible/ hybrid working)

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team involved with varied and stimulating MOD business, including protection of military capabilities whilst enabling exports that benefit UK prosperity. This post leads on implementing effective Special Access Programme (SAP) security processes for the Strategic Programmes Directorate SAP portfolio. This includes assurance of all internal SAP activity, as well as SAP work being delivered by industry for the Directorate. The job includes coordinating all aspects of security in the Directorate as well as activities to ensure the Capability Protection team functions coherently. To achieve this the team requires people with good interpersonal and organisational skills who can build and maintain effective relationships with diverse partners.

Capability Protection is the collective term for activities undertaken to protect the Operational Advantage (Op Adv) [battle-winning edge] and ensure the Freedom of Action (FoA) to acquire the equipment we need and use it as we choose, which are essential for, and integral to, the effectiveness of our military capability.

The Capability Protection team of 11 is in two parts, Plans and Operations. Its role is to support the development, and implementation, of strategies across Defence and industry to safeguard UK military capability. The principal way of delivering this is by developing, maintaining, and embedding policy and guidance for Capability Protection, as well as advising on industry export license and MOD F680 applications. It also leads on the security (accurate handling and management) of information, including Special Access Programmes (SAP) across the Directorate and its suppliers.

The team is part of the Strategic Programmes Directorate which is responsible for improving the outcomes from our investment in military capability, including international influence and prosperity objectives. We pride ourselves on bringing people together to achieve remarkable things; seeing the bigger picture, identifying, and seizing opportunities, thinking creatively to tackle difficult issues, and proactively helping Defence to understand and make choices.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The post holder:

• Ensures the accurate establishment and functional management of Special Access Programmes (SAP) and other compartmented work to confirm compliance with the SAP handbook. Partners for such work include Strategic Programmes, Military Commands, Defence Equipment & Support, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and industry.
• Leads compliance visits to industry sites delivering work handled in SAP compartments, ensuring that the physical infrastructure and IT has been accredited, that work is being run in accordance with regulations and that there is evidence of the required security culture and behaviours, providing training and mentorship if required.
• Provides the secretariat function to ensure effective working of the Strategic Programmes SAP Governance Board. This includes all arrangements for meetings, as well as the preparation and submission of SAP progress reports.
• Leads on the security aspects of all Capability Protection policies.
• Directs effective security across Strategic Programmes’ workspaces.
• Ensures efficient administration and knowledge management to deliver coherence within the team, as well as being responsible for business continuity contingencies.
• Line manages one Higher Executive Officer and one Administrative Officer.

Essential criteria. You will:

• have a strong understanding of security policy within the public sector and a proven track record of delivering effective security controls, information assurance and risk management;
• have good organisational skills to coordinate accurate establishment and functional management of Special Access Programmes, as well as to prepare for and support related review meetings;
• have good communication skills to build and maintain effective relationships across a broad range of partners;
• demonstrate excellent collaborative working skills to ensure that security audits, of both Defence and industry, are recognised as supportive rather than punitive;
• have the ability to identify and translate high level security requirements into realistic action plans, coupled with the credibility to provide authoritative and influential security advice, taking decisions based on relevant information from internal and external sources;
• be confident using MS Office Applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• be familiar with wider organisational priorities and understand how they shape our work.
  
  You must have previous experience in security roles and additional training will be available. You do not need previous knowledge of Capability Protection as this will be developed once in post.

Any experience pertinent to this vacancy should be described in your application. This will be explored in detail during interviews.

Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to get in touch for further information (contact details below).

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Seeing the Big Picture
• 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.

Strategic Programmes actively seeks to provide an inclusive working environment which gets the best from every member of our team, and which recognises people for their dedication and integrity. We are a learning organisation in which everyone is encouraged to develop their careers and build knowledge, skills, and experience across the full span of our work. For example, opportunities include on-line training, short courses, apprenticeships, and part-time MBAs.

We seek and encourage diversity of thought, background, experience, and approach. We do not discriminate on any grounds, including disability, race, religion, colour, ethnic or other identity. We recognise that everyone has different personal and family commitments and encourage applications from those who require flexible working patterns. Although the job is based in London, the team has adopted a flexible hybrid working system; there is scope for some work to be done from home. However, you will be expected to attend the office several days a month, to work with the rest of the team and others, as well as to access information not available on a laptop at home. You will regularly be required to attend meetings at other Defence and industry establishments in UK and occasionally overseas.

• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• Inner London Weighting allowance applies (£3000pa).
• Annual leave – up to 30 days.
• A Civil Service pension.

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.

Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Sheffield

Working to the Head of Cybercrime Detection & Monitoring, you will work in the Department’s Cyber Resilience Centre (CRC) as the Head of Cyber Security Monitoring & Investigations. You will have a critical role to play leading, directing and managing a team protecting the security of DWP systems from both internal and external threat actors. You will have responsibility for the delivery of a 24/7 monitoring service and will lead, manage, and develop a team of analysts using the latest analytical tools. You will operate in a dynamic environment at the forefront of the Department’s cyber protection capability, leading a programme of transformation at delivery and strategic level, influencing internal and external stakeholders including the Government Security Profession.

CRC provides support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and as a result job holders may be expected to work as part of an on call rota, which may also attract occasional out of hours working, and will include travel to different DWP sites (particularly London) and Government agencies and regular overnight stays.  Leadership of a team with multiple shift patterns requires the post holder to adapt their working hours to retain contact with and oversight of the team.

Leading a large team of security operations analysts and technical investigators in day-to-day activity and transformation; providing a proactive and alerts based 24/7 monitoring and investigation service.

Developing strategies for Security Monitoring & Investigations in line with the over-arching strategic direction of the Cyber Resilience Centre. Reviewing the demands from operational business areas and other stakeholders to ensure that the team is continually responding to changes.

Your role will be transformational, and will include:

• Maturing the Security Monitoring service to ensure a single view of abuse from privileged users as DWP business changes.
• Rationalising data loss prevention controls across the Cyber Resilience Centre.
• Working collaboratively with Digital Security and Internal Assurance to agree areas of responsibility and coverage across enterprise platforms, ensuring that there are no gaps or areas that can be exploited by internal and external users.

Creating and implementing strategic plans and managing and monitoring implementation.

Developing policies, standards and processes as required to support the work of Security Monitoring and Investigations, and ensuring that proactive activity is lawful, effective and risk based.

Combining analytical skills, insight, and Cyber Resilience Centre Threat Intelligence, to use data and develop Cyber Security intelligence for the wider security community.

Reviewing products and tools used by the Security Monitoring & Investigations Team to ensure that they are fit for purpose and that the Department is continuing to invest in those areas that can provide maximum return on investment.

Working with third-party vendors as required ensuring that we are getting the best possible value from contracts that are in place. Supporting the monitoring of the health and integrity of all Cyber Security data feeds into the SIEM tool and oversee the production of Cyber Security management information as required.

Supporting the Head of Cybercrime Detection & Monitoring to ensure that the analytical platform needs, including security requirements, of Security Monitoring & Investigations, are understood and delivered.

Working with stakeholders in the Department and more widely in Government, to promote and support the work of the team and ensure that the team is delivering to the requirements of customers and to Government.

As part of the Cyber Resilience Centre Senior Leadership Team, you will help shape the future and drive Cyber Resilience Centre business forward, especially in the areas of recruiting and retaining skilled personnel.

Experience of working in an operational security role with a good working knowledge of cyber security operations

Experience of leading/managing large operationally focused delivery teams, including managing technical specialists, operating in a high-pressure environment across multiple sites and a mix of shift patterns.

Excellent leadership/people management skills with proven experience of direct line and matrix management of staff in remote locations.

An analytical mind set and the ability to switch between a strategic view and an eye for detail.

Ability to learn quickly and grasp essential details and be comfortable relying on others’ expertise to inform decision making/assessments.

Extensive experience of the cyber environment, including knowledge of the breadth of threat actors, depth of threat vectors available and capabilities to respond to attacks across the security discipline and how these threats link to the delivery of digital services.

Ability to develop excellent working relationships with a range of different stakeholders to influence the future direction of travel as well as existing ways of working, with proven experience of presenting technical to a non-technical audience.

Experience of working in an Agile project management environment, understanding agile methodology

Demonstrable evidence of delivering at pace with the ability to prioritise conflicting tasks with the resources available.

The following Essential criteria will be used in the sift, Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate these through their work history and Statement of Suitability:

Lead Criteria: Experience of leading/managing large operationally focused delivery teams, including managing technical specialists, operating in a high-pressure environment across multiple sites and a mix of shift patterns.

Extensive experience of the cyber environment, including knowledge of the breadth of threat actors, depth of threat vectors available and capabilities to respond to attacks across the security discipline and how these threats link to the delivery of digital services.

Ability to develop excellent working relationships with a range of different stakeholders to influence the future direction of travel as well as existing ways of working, with proven experience of presenting technical to a non-technical audience.

An analytical mind set and the ability to switch between a strategic view and an eye for detail.

Highly developed understanding of political sensitivities and the nuances of effective communication across diverse areas of Government and externally at all grades up to a Ministerial level.

Desirable Criteria: Experience of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and achievement of the Foundation qualification.

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

• Leadership
• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions

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

• Government Security Profession Skills Framework – Cyber Security Operations [Practitioner] – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-government-security-profession-career-framework
• Government Security Profession Skills Framework – Intrusion detection & analysis [Practitioner)
• Government Skills Curriculum Unit – Transformation & Innovation

• 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 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.

London

We recognise the challenges that people with 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.

Are you an adaptable individual who thrives working within a fast-paced environment?

Would you embrace the opportunity to support the planning and response to civil contingencies, operating at a national level?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity available for an Operations and Response Manager to join the Transport Security Operations Centre (TSOC), and would love to hear from you!

You will sit within the Department for Transport (DfT)’s Transport Security Operations Centre, which manages the Department’s planning for and response to civil contingency & security issues impacting the transport sector. You will be a core part of the team, within the division responsible for leading and co-ordinating whole of department response activity.

You will be working as part of the team responsible for coordinating the DfT response and the wider Department’s preparedness to deal with large scale incidents on the transport network. This is an exciting and high-profile role, where you will need to demonstrate leadership qualities, display resilience, and be adaptable to ambiguous situations.

Your role will involve responding to emergency responses including high pressure situations with real world human impacts. Due to the nature of emergency responses, you will be required to work outside of normal office hours.

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Managing and maintaining Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs), ensuring DfT has effective contingency arrangements in place; embedding a more agile and resilient response across the Department.
• Working with subject matter experts within DfT and its agencies to ensure DfT has effective operational crisis management procedures in place.
• Identifying and planning for near term risks and anticipating potential operational impacts.
• Evaluating acute risks and communicating critical information to senior colleagues and ministers.
• Representing the department at cross-government meetings acting as an advocate for DfT’s interests.

For further information, please see the attached Role Profile.

About you

You will be an articulate communicator who is confident liaising with a broad range of senior stakeholders within DfT and across Whitehall. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, allowing you to establish and maintain positive working relationships and collaborate with peers both within the department and external organisations.

You will be a strong critical thinker with the ability to interpret complex information and make judgement-based decisions. You will display flexibility and resilience when faced with ambiguity, and will be comfortable balancing competing priorities within a fast paced, pressured environment.

Additional Information

This role is available to individuals who wish to be spending their office time in London, and we would also expect the individual to be willing to occasionally travel to visit different locations relevant to the role.

A minimum of 40% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace, although requirements to attend other locations for official business, or carry out detached duty in another DfT workplace, will also count towards this level of attendance.

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

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

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.

Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

At DWP 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 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 DWP accessible to you.
 
Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

As one of the largest government departments, almost every individual in the UK is a direct customer of DWP at some point in their lives. DWP’s mission is to improve people’s quality of life, both now and in the future. We do that by focussing on delivering excellent services that make a difference to millions of people. We trust and empower our people to deliver these services to customers every day, including the most vulnerable in society.

We seek to be an exemplar of the modern Civil Service, and to build on our achievements for the benefit of those we serve. When we are at our best, we care, we deliver, we adapt, we work together and we value everyone, and we seek to ensure that these values guide the way we serve our country, our communities, and our fellow citizens.

DWP is looking to fill 1 role in Security and Data Protection. This is a key role, and we are looking for people who will help us deliver our vision for data protection.

We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate strong leadership, communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills, have the ability to operate within a complex environment, be able to brief senior leaders clearly and confidently, and lead a team to deliver a high-quality professional service.

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), every public body who is a data controller or processes personal data must appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO). The DWP DPO is responsible for monitoring overall compliance with UKGDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

The DWP DPO Function is made up of four teams, each managed by a Deputy DPO (DDPO). This vacancy is on the Business Management, Data Breaches and Compliance Team.

The main responsibilities of Business Management, Data Breaches and Compliance Team are:

• Front door for advice, re-routing or responding to enquiries on data protection related queries;
• Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) first point of contact for data breaches and citizen or staff complaints;
• Manage DPO Team business plans, operating model and Team objectives;
• Production of all management information dashboards for circulation to wider stakeholders;
• Coordination of all learning and development opportunities for the DPO Team;
• Undertake trend analysis to identify areas for upskilling for the team and business;
• Coordination of personal data breach investigations and remediation activities with the relevant business areas, data subjects and the ICO;
• Develop and maintain a DWP Data Protection Compliance Framework;
• Deliver independent compliance monitoring and provide assurance that DWP and third-party suppliers complies with data protection regulatory requirements;
• Supplier compliance activity.

The post holder will play a key role in influencing and driving forward a variety of activities to support data protection compliance in DWP.

 The main responsibilities of the post holder will include but is not limited to:

• Undertaking trend analysis to identify improvements;
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders to ensure needs are identified;
• Leading a team to achieve its team objectives by inspiring, valuing and motivating staff;
• Building a culture of continuous improvement;
• Working with external and internal communications to define and develop privacy awareness campaigns, communications and updates;
• Leading projects that impact the whole DPO Team;
• Coordinate all recruitment activities within the DPO Team.

Essential Criteria:

• You have strong and demonstrable people management and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate the activities of others and inspire and motivate teams to be fully engaged in their work. (Lead criteria)
• Experience or capability to operate within a data protection profession.
• You encourage, recognise and share innovative ideas from a diverse range of colleagues and stakeholders and create an environment where people feel safe to challenge and know their voice will be heard.
• You actively build and maintain a network of colleagues and contacts to achieve progress on shared objectives, build strong interpersonal relationships and show genuine care for colleagues. 
• You communicate with others in a clear, honest and enthusiastic way in order to build trust, and explain complex issues in a way that is easy to understand.
• You deliver a high quality, efficient and cost effective service by considering a broad range of methods for delivery, ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory and security requirements in service delivery.

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Leadership
• 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%

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.

Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB

The successful candidate will support the Ministry of Defence Head Office in the delivery of security services within the Main Building in Whitehall. A key deliverable will be the improvement of security services within Head Office in support of the Security Advice Centre, Establishment Security Officer and the wider security team headed by the Principal Security Advisor. The post holder will need to develop strong working relationships  with key stakeholders to ensure that processes remain relevant and accord with current security policy. The post holder will therefore require good written and verbal communication skills as they will be required to deliver security briefings and produce weekly reports for senior management on the delivery of security advice and services within MOD Head Office.

This position is advertised at 36/37 hours per week Tacos Dependant.

Responsibilities include:

• The management of the Security Advice Centre (SAC) which processes building pass applications, issue passes and delivers security advice.
• Gaining a working knowledge of all tasks performed by the Security Advice Centre to enable oversight and to deal with queries.
• Delivering security induction briefings having carried out checks and providing advice and education briefings having carried out checks and providing advice and education to those accessing sensitive material, areas and systems in order to protect information.
• Maintaining a record of all individuals at Head Office who are security inducted and acting as a point of contact for confirming security clearances with the assistance of an Administrative Officer.
• Line management responsibility for one or more Administrative Officers.
• Supporting the wider business area in other key security work as directed by the Deputy or Principal Security Advisor.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the Government Security Profession, particularly in a security contact/advice centre, guardroom or pass office, or experience of working in the private security sector.

• Experience of working in a customer facing administrative/ management role.

• Knowledge/experience of working with sensitive material/information.

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

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

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions

Alongside your salary of £27,950, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,546 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%
• Gym facilities
• Onsite creche
• Generous annual leave allowance

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

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 by 31st December 2022. 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.

City of Westminster, London (region), SW1A 2HB

The mission of the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) is to keep safe and capable submarines at sea today and in the future. We need a capable and credible nuclear deterrent to successfully deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life.

The Defence Nuclear ‘Enterprise’ comprises the 30,000 people that design, produce and maintain the submarines and nuclear warheads, and provide the necessary infrastructure and support. It includes organisations such as the DNO, Submarine Delivery Agency, Royal Navy, UK Strategic Command as well as industry partners such as the Atomic Weapons Establishment, BAE Systems, Rolls Royce and Babcock. The Enterprise Security Team support Director General Nuclear in ensuring the coherent management of security and the reporting of aggregated risks across the Enterprise.

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

The posts will be based in MOD Main Building, London with occasional travel to other MOD sites.

The post-holders will work on a high profile, challenging and distinctive security portfolio, gaining a unique insight into the fascinating world of nuclear security. These 2  posts will work across the 3 Enterprise Security Assistant Heads and with the AUKUS programme, supporting Australia to acquire a nuclear-powered submarine capability. The post-holders will collaborate closely with key stakeholders from across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise to ensure a coherent and coordinated approach to security. The two posts will each support the following areas:

• Threats, Vulnerabilities, Risk and security policy
• International Security
• Security Governance and the supply chain

These posts are within DNO’s Enterprise Security Team but will also work closely with the AUKUS Security Assistant Head, who is embedded within the AUKUS Programme Delivery Office (PDO), which will cohere the UK’s activity in support of the AUKUS endeavour.

Due to the nature of the role and time zone differences, liaison with Australian colleagues will require the Post Holders to attend VTC calls from the office (probably once every couple of weeks) in the late evening and/or early morning. It is expected that the Post Holders will start later/finish earlier on days when such calls occur. An allowance is available for staff required to work between 1900 and 0700.

Due to the sensitive nature of both roles, both Post Holders will be expected to spend approximately 80% of their time working from the London office.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

• Supporting the Enterprise Security Team lead in ensuring the coherent management of security and the reporting of aggregated risks across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise.
• Facilitating governance structures, by coordinating and acting as Secretary for senior security boards, preparing Management Information, managing the delivery of actions on board members, and supporting resultant work.
• Capturing and coordinating strategic security risks and issues across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise.
• Drafting security related submissions, briefings and policies for seniors.
• Clarify existing security policies to enable better security considerations across the Enterprise.
• Identifying security policy gaps and working with business area leads to improve security policy and guidance.
• Working with security partners to develop threat products.
• Providing advice and guidance to Project Teams for the management of security and resilience risks.
• Maintaining the Security Framework and Strategy for the Defence Nuclear Enterprise.
• Attending cross-MOD and cross-Whitehall meetings on the Nuclear Enterprise, ensuring information flows and activity are coordinated.
• Building a network of security contacts across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise, collaborating particularly closely with colleagues in the Submarine Delivery Agency and the Directorate of Security and Resilience.
• Acting as a security professional and role model, championing and sharing best practice throughout the DNO community, embedding security culture within DNO, and modelling Civil Service values to foster and develop the security profession across government.

Essential

• Proven experience of developing and maintaining relationships across a varied landscape of stakeholders.
• People leadership as part of a senior leadership team.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Team player. 
• Experience of physical, personnel and information/cyber security and security risk management.
• The ability to prioritise competing tasks, performing effectively to deadlines.
• Attention to detail and strong written ability, with a focus on delivering quality outcomes.

Desirable

• Experience of stakeholder management cross-Government.
• Experience of working collaboratively with international partners.
• Experience of working across Protective Security, Security Assurance or within Defence nuclear.
• Experience of security assurance and regulatory approaches and frameworks.
• Experience of working with the Ministry of Defence.
• Knowledge of the UK’s Defence Nuclear Enterprise.

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace
• 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%

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

As part of MOD Head Office, the Special Access Programme Coordination Office (SAPCO) supports Military Capabilities and the Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) to ensure that key strategic decisions made by Ministers, senior officials, the Armed Services and the broader National Security Community/Council are informed by ensuring access to a broad spectrum of sensitive capabilities and high quality, expert scientific advice and analysis.

A Special Access Programme (SAP) is a sensitive capability programme, project or activity that formally applies the “need to know” concept through a strict set of principles. The Special Access Programmes Coordination Office coordinates and manages all SAP activities within Defence, ensuring that the security surrounding SAP activities does not result in missed opportunities, incoherence, overlap, or duplication/re-invention and that the exploitation of UK and International SAP projects is maximised for the benefit of Defence.

The post offers the opportunity for a highly motivated individual to develop and maintain UK policy on SAP security, including alignment of these policies with our Allies and Partners. The successful candidate will work across Defence and wider government, providing authoritative advice and guidance on SAP security. You will ensure appropriate security risk management practices are followed across defence to facilitate the effective exploitation of S&T into operational capability. This role reports to the SAPCO Assistant Head.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating, maintaining and updating SAP security policy on behalf of the MOD 3* SAP Governance Board and embedding the policy across the department including providing strategic advice and guidance. You will liaise with Head Office, Dstl, DE&S and Front Line Commands to ensure MODs most sensitive capability programmes are appropriately protected. You will represent the MOD for international engagements ensuring the UK SAP security policy remains aligned with SAP Coalition Partners. You will provide security input and advice to 2* and 3* Boards as required resulting in frequent communication with MOD Senior Leadership.

Responsibilities of the post include:

1. SAP security policy development. Support the maturing of the SAP Policy and implementation across defence by:
     a. Providing clear policy, effective guidance and practical working methods.
     b. Developing and spreading best practice.
     c. Leading by example on SAP.

2. SAP security advice and risk management.
     a. Advising on the implementation of SAP policy.
     b. Auditing the establishment of SAP governance across defence.
     c. Managing the SAP enterprise risk register and risk mitigation activities.
     d. Leading the development of appropriate training courses for Civilian and Military developers and users of SAP capabilities.

3. Deputy SAPCO.
     a. Directly support two delegated 2* (SCS2) SAP governance boards.
     b. Deputise for the MOD SAPCO where necessary.

The successful candidate will be a driven individual with strong problem solving and communication skills who is able to work collaboratively with stakeholders across defence to deliver effective security outcomes. They will have some of the following experience:

– Developing and implementing security policies in a large organisation

– Collaborating with stakeholders across multiple organisations

– Managing security projects and driving results

– Conducting risk assessments and identifying potential security threats and vulnerabilities

– Working with security standards and regulations (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)

Due to the nature of the work conducted in the SAPCO team this post is not suitable for candidates who hold dual nationality and the successful candidate will require an additional vetting risk assessment before being offered the role.

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

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

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

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions

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%

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

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

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

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

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

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

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London

This is a high-profile and challenging leadership role at the heart of the UK’s foreign and security policy machine. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of UK policy for the FCDO response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and for Eastern Europe and Central Asia policy. The Director General is also responsible, globally, for issues relating to:

• defence and international security;
• national security and intelligence;
• information threats;
• crisis preparedness and;
• consular services.

The DG also acts as the Foreign Secretary’s most senior adviser on the most sensitive intelligence issues, including in supporting him to fulfil his responsibilities for the agencies. The postholder is the FCDO member of the cross-departmental committee that advises the Prime Minister on the UK’s nuclear deterrent and the FCDO’s principal member of the Joint Intelligence Committee.

As a Board member, the job holder will be part of the FCDO’s corporate leadership responsible for ensuring the health of the department and that it meets the foreign and development policy objectives of Ministers.

Overall you will be responsible for five directorates (and eight Directors) across the UK totalling around 850 staff, including several joint units across Whitehall; diplomatic posts overseas – in Russia, Ukraine, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia and the UK Delegation to NATO; and budgets, including programme funds, of just under c.£0.5bn.

Policy/delivery oversight of the following Directorates;

• National Security – counter-terrorism, state threats, cyber, investment security and intelligence policy;
• Defence and International Security – security policy, defence and security partnerships (including AUKUS), and a number of joint units (Euro-Atlantic Security Policy, Counter-Proliferation and Arms Control Centre, Export Control Joint Unit);
• Consular and crisis management – responsibility for the FCDO’s 900 strong global consular network, including two global hubs, the crisis response centre and the FCDO’s 24/7 London-based Global Response Centre; and the department’s wider crises preparedness and response capability;
• Information Threats and Influence – responding to and countering disinformation, propaganda and information manipulation threats by of hostile actors globally;
• Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia – including leading the FCDO’s wider response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 
• FCDO Board member: The DG will be expected to contribute collegiately to the strategic management of the FCDO at home and overseas through the Management Board and Executive Committee.  This involves engaging with and shaping the corporate issues of the day and the opportunities and challenges facing the organisation, as well as the biggest strategic policy issues.  The DG is also a member of the Senior Leadership Board, the selection panel for the FCDO’s most senior appointments (SCS2 and above).  Like other Board members, the DG needs to communicate effectively with staff on these subjects, to be a visible leader of the FCDO and to champion the Department’s agenda both internally and externally.
• Building capability: The DG is also expected to dedicate time to build the capability of the FCDO and wider organisation.  This can take a variety of forms – masterclasses, capability development, mentoring etc.

In addition to the above, the current DG has various ad hominem roles and we would expect the new DG to take on at least some of these roles

• Cross HMG SRO for implementation of the Integrated Review on (i) Russia, (ii) Strategic Stability, and (iii) counter-proliferation and arms control;
• Trustee of the British Council;
• Board Champion for Well-being and Mental Health.

Please refer to the Briefing pack.

Alongside your salary of £127,000, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office contributes £34,290 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%

Belfast, Birmingham, Bridgend, Bristol, Chelmsford, Crawley, Dover, Exeter, Gartcosh, Gillingham, (Kent), Heathrow, Kingston Upon Thames, Leicester, Liverpool, London*, Normanton, Nottingham, Sheffield, Slough, Stevenage, Sunderland or 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.

As an experienced Intelligence Officer, your role will be to collect, evaluate, develop and exploit intelligence in support of the NCA’s mission.

You will undertake intelligence development work on projects and operations to contribute to the National Strategic Assessment, Annual Plan, National Intelligence Requirements and National Control Strategy to drive business and aid the fight to cut serious and organised crime.

**To be considered you will need to successfully complete SC Enhanced / DV clearance before commencing the role, the entry clearance level is determined by the role. Where SC Enhanced clearance is required please note there may be the requirement to further achieve DV clearance within the first 12 months in post. Some roles may require DV STRAP within the first 12 months in post, this will also be determined by the role. Further details of this will be provided at the virtual event. For nationality requirements for each level of security clearance, please review the FAQs section within the Candidate Information Pack, question 7.**

*To be eligible for roles requiring DV STRAP you must be a British national. Dual nationality applicants, with one of the nationalities being British, may be considered for these roles, please contact: central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk to discuss eligibility requirements further.*

Responsibilities:

You will be carrying out cross-source data exploitation, delivery and dissemination of intelligence relating to serious and organised crime. Your work will play a key role in supporting activity to combat serious and organised crime, both tactically and strategically. Your portfolio may include support to International activity and performance delivery, supporting the International Liaison Officer network and enhancing intelligence collected overseas. You will interact with other NCA departments and teams, and external partners including government, Law Enforcement, UK Intelligence Community, public, private and third sector partners.

You will be playing a key role in supporting analytic teams with the tasking of intelligence assets and collection of information.

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

-Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) Intelligence Officer certification or be able to provide evidence of equivalent experience (Please see the Candidate Information Pack for further detail on equivalent 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:

• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

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

• Experience of researching, gathering, evaluating and structuring intelligence in law enforcement, defence or national security. The ability to utilise a range of techniques, tools and resources to achieve this.
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation and policy within law enforcement, defence or national security.
• Good knowledge of data management within law enforcement, defence or national security.

Alongside your salary of £36,037, National Crime Agency contributes £9,361 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).