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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.
About the job
This position is based nationally.
Job description
Security Profession Associate (HEO)
The role
The MoJ Information Security Team sits at the heart of the Ministry of Justice, one of the largest departments in government, supporting over 80,000 users and helping to secure services at the heart of the justice system. The team works to enable good security practices through the provision of security policies, guidance, education and understanding cyber security risks from all parts of the Ministry of Justice and the wider Justice sector. It also provides assurance to the departmental Senior Information Risk Owner, the Permanent Secretary and other senior stakeholders, that identified risks are being effectively managed in the delivery of MoJ objectives.
The Head of the Security Profession is responsible for security roles across the department – supporting colleagues within the local team and security teams in Digital and Technology, HMCTS and Arm’s Length Bodies. The Security Profession Associate will support the Head of Security Profession by providing leadership and development expertise within the local team and teams more widely across MoJ.
You will be tasked with supporting security colleagues with their professional development, skills gap analysis and fulfilling their career aspirations and potential. Additionally, you will support line managers and team leaders with their own security responsibilities, helping to build and develop expert teams, by supporting recruitment activities, and expanding our talent pipeline by aiding schemes such as cyber apprenticeships and the cyber–Fast Stream.
All members of the team are expected to help develop the MoJ Security Function as a centre of excellence for the department and to contribute to building a brilliant and diverse team that is a welcoming place for all.
Main Responsibilities
Learning & Development (L&D)
- Support L&D strategy to develop high performing security teams.
- Assess current and future requirements, including gaps in capability, and identify L&D interventions to meet them in line with the organisation’s strategic direction.
- Monitor and evaluate courses and learning opportunities for relevance and value for money.
- Build relationships and form a strong understanding of all MoJ security teams to identify L&D opportunities within the department.
- Ensure alignment of L&D strategies with security good practices.
Talent Development
- Work with security teams to enhance the talent management framework for security.
- Enhance security leadership by providing advice and support to projects, services and people managers.
- Support the growth of new talent, by coordinating development posts (apprentices, fast streamers, placements, CyberFirst etc) and being responsible for the individuals, arranging suitable placements for them across the department.
Leadership
- Provide leadership and guidance, through supporting line management (or scheme equivalent) to developments roles.
- Find innovating ways to create a truly inclusive security profession, through novel recruitment and retention ideas, and supporting individuals from the widest possible range of backgrounds and circumstances to success within the MoJ security profession. Find opportunities for direct engagement with potential sources of future talent – such as outreach to schools and veterans programmes.
- Testing and refining induction and training packs for all Government Security Profession staff across the Ministry.
- Provide support to members of the security profession working across the MoJ, creating forums for collaboration and communication.
- Build links across government to ensure that the MoJ Profession is influential in cross government networks and is taking full advantage of the available schemes.
You will also
- Encourage a learning culture within the security teams.
- Build awareness of the training that the profession offers and track individual and collective progress.
- Identify opportunities for skilled colleagues to receive specialist training to support their development.
- Contribute to building the profile of security within the MoJ.
- Support business and cultural change.
Capabilities
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of how to grow skills and capabilities in a complex organisation.
- Experience in learning and development role.
- Excellent communication and personal engagement skills with an ability to build links with disparate areas of an organisation.
Desirable
- An awareness of and interest in security topics.
- Experience in personal capability framework establishment and delivery.
- Experience developing training programmes.
Behaviours
Essential:
- Communicating and influencing
- Developing self and others
- Seeing the bigger Picture
Desirable:
- Working together
- Changing and improving
- Managing a quality service
This is not an exclusive or exhaustive list, and the post holder will be required to perform additional duties reasonably expected of them within the scope of the grade and within the limits of their skill, competence and training.
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.
Selection Process
This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete:
- A CV detailing your job history, qualifications and skills
- A statement if suitability (Personal Statement – maximum 1000 words)
- Provide evidence of the (lead) behaviour Developing Self and Others (250 words maximum)
The statement of suitability should be aligned to demonstrate your skills and experience for the role and how you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the job description.
Sift
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the lead behaviour, Developing Self and Others. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to interview.
Sift and interview dates, as well as the interview location to be confirmed.
Interview
If successful at application stage, you will be invited to interview where you will be assessed on your experience and the three essential behaviours.
Salary
New entrants are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band.
Person specification
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Developing Self and Others
- Seeing the Big Picture
Benefits
- 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