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NAVY Counter Intelligence Analyst

HMNB Portsmouth

Job summary

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

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

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

The Head of Security (Hd Sy) is directly accountable to COB for all aspects of Naval Base security and counter terrorism planning to meet specific and clearly identified threats and to cater for less immediate but more generic threats. Hd Sy’s geographic area of responsibility covers HMS NELSON, HM Naval Base Portsmouth and Satellite Establishments and includes all resident organisations, lodger units and their contractors/visitors

Hd Sy is responsible for the delivery of the Naval Base Security Strategy and tactical outputs in the areas of Physical security. Policy compliance, Assurance, Counter Intelligence and IT Security.

Navy Command are currently going through a review and there is a possibility that within 6-12 months the role applied for may be subject to change.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. 

Job description

Key responsibilities of the post:

Job Description

The CI Analyst supports the CIO in providing the HdSy the operational capability for delivering Counter Intelligence support at HMNB Portsmouth. The role holder is responsible for direct Counter Intelligence collection and assessment activity to ensure that teams are appropriately tasked, and threats identified.  The CIA identifies and understands the threat and determines what assets need protecting advising the CIO on how this can be achieved.  The CIA supports the delivery of an Insider Threat mitigation programme and undertakes a Counter Intelligence estimate process to inform the HdSy and Naval Base Commander of currents threats within the Area of Operations.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct proactive CI activities to identify, disrupt, deny, exploit and mitigate the threat from hostile actors.
  • Identify new, confirmed or likely Counter Intelligence (CI) casework through liaison and engagement with NCHQ PSyA CI Sect, MDP Special Branch, Royal Navy Police, Local Police Authorities, Unit Security Officers and other Naval Base Stakeholders.
  • Assist in developing a programme of activity that is concentrated on the identification and counter action of the Insider Threat.
  • Provide operational and investigative support to CI investigations and operations, ensuring CI investigations are carried out thoroughly, professionally and expeditiously in accordance with JSP 440 Supp 3 and DI CI policies.
  • Organise CI interviews and assist in conducting these interviews when required.
  • Ensuring that all Restricted Country Travel reporting and records are maintained and that the policy is regularly reviewed and published.
  • Conduct searches of the Intelligence Processing Service (IPS) Database (Db) and other Dbs and analyse results using Intelligence Analysis Tools and carry out effective case management and create, maintain and update CI records, including case files, IPS records and monthly management reports.
  • Developing relationships with units at the Naval Base and other RN assets to understand their CI and threat requirements and reporting to Senior CI Section Officers.
  • Support CIO in the continuous delivery and update of a CI Estimate using the governing principles of Intelligence Preparation of the Environment (IPE) and be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of Question 1 briefs to NBC and the Naval Base Senior Security Leadership team.
  • Delivering information in formal CI and threat reports or as presentations.
  • Support CIO in reporting security breaches and incidents to Defence and Navy Command authorities so that an auditable trail of events exists.
  • Produce CI Section monthly and annual stats and produce reports for CIO.

Person specification

The post holder should essentially, be educated to A Level standard or equivalent experience.  It is essential that they have experience in the Security Industry (or relevant) and it is desirable that they have experience in the Military or defence industry.

The successful candidate must be prepared to undertake all relevant CI / Protective Security training courses if not already qualified.

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

Behaviours

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

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

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

  • Leadership
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Working Together
  • Delivering at Pace
Alongside your salary of £27,080, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,311 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Our aim in MOD is to have a fully embedded learning culture that allows you to develop personally and professionally and provide access to the learning you need, when you need it throughout your career. We are particularly committed to investing in the capability of our Civil Servants, giving you the direction, support and tools to do the best job you can.

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

MOD offers support and development in your career, including apprenticeships (If applicable to the role) which allow you to combine work and study by blending on-the-job training with social and classroom learning, encompassing all elements of the 70:20:10 model. Undertaking an apprenticeship is a recognised route of professional development.

On completion of an apprenticeship you gain the technical knowledge, practical experience and wider skills needed for your immediate job and future career. Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their line manager when in post.

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

  • In addition to your salary is the potential for in-year performance and recognition awards
  • Defined Benefit Pension Scheme with the option to buy additional contribution years
  • Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
  • Funded Learning Opportunities
  • Career Progression through defined career pathways
  • Talent management and succession planning  
  • Well-being advice
  • 25 days paid annual leave rising by 1 day per completed year of service to a maximum 30 days

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

The post does not offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.

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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Senior Technical Security Countermeasures (TSCM) Officer

Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH

Job summary

Senior Technical Security Countermeasures Officer – UK NACE
£40,400 – £49,991 plus £1,750 location allowance and excellent benefits, including Civil Service pension.
Based at Hanslope Park near Milton Keynes, MK19 7BH, with overseas travel and the flexibility of hybrid working (depending on business need).
Free onsite parking, or free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park.

You’re trustworthy and conscientious, a technical specialist who wants to travel and take on real responsibility, to lead teams that serve a greater purpose. If this sounds like you, a role as a Senior Technical Security Countermeasures Officer could be the next step in your career.

The UK National Authority for Counter Eavesdropping (UK NACE) protects national security by providing Technical Security expertise to the UK government, friendly foreign governments and the critical national infrastructure (CNI). We also provide leadership for the technical security profession across government. In the past year we have played a key role at both the G7 and COP26 summits, enabling ministers and senior officials to negotiate effectively whilst away from Whitehall. UK NACE is part of FCDO Services and works in partnership with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to protect our critical assets in Embassies overseas.

Job description

Lead technical inspections to support national security.

Become a Senior Technical Security Countermeasures Officer with us and you’ll lead teams to assess the vulnerability of sensitive assets that are critical to the UK’s security. Taking a holistic look at anything that could be compromised in a technical attack, you’ll be helping to develop strategies and technology that help us keep data – and people – safe.

In addition to carrying out inspections on crucial technical equipment and compiling detailed reports about sensitive data, you’ll lead on a range of projects, from equipment development, testing and installation, to undertaking risk assessments and scoping forensic investigations. This is a customer-facing role, working closely with our government customers, including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and our international partners, so you’ll need exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to explain complex technical data in a clear way. You’ll also manage a team of officers. Leading by example, you’ll delegate tasks and support them to grow with your technical experience and specialist knowledge. This role is diverse and fulfilling, perfect for a motivated specialist looking to grow.

Access all areas

You’ll come equipped with a range of demonstrable skills in electronics, IT Networks, mechanics, construction, software development or programming and data analytics, alongside a UK driving license and experience managing small teams. You’ll also have a Level 3 qualification in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics-related discipline, and either a BCS Level 3 Infrastructure Technician or BCS Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist qualification.

Reliable, organised and proactive, you’ll be up to date on all relevant certification, using your skills to survey locations and lead on projects that serve national security. A role with UK NACE is as unique as you are and will give you the chance to use your skills to help support UK diplomacy and protect the UK against technical attack. You’ll also enjoy international travel and ongoing training, staying up to date with technical skills and knowledge to support your team and grow the department.

A career that makes a difference

When you join us, you’ll be helping to protect the nation’s interests at home and overseas. In return you’ll receive a competitive salary, 25 days’ annual leave and an excellent Civil Service pension. You’ll also have access to a range of training opportunities, including our research and development programme. We offer hybrid working too (dependent on business need), and while on-site you’ll have access to a gym, nursery and canteen. We even offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes, to help you get there. Above all else, you’ll feel pride in doing work that helps us protect people, information and assets here and overseas. It’s your job, bigger.

A note on security clearance

Every colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting on our website: FCOS Careers Current jobs (fcdoservicescareers.co.uk)

Learn more and apply

Want to discover more about UK NACE? Visit fcdoservices.gov.uk/uk-nace/ or follow us on LinkedIn by searching ‘UK NACE’.

As we’re part of FCDO Services, you’ll be directed to the FCDO Services careers page to apply: FCOS Careers Current jobs (fcdoservicescareers.co.uk)

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

Hanslope Park based posts attract a Location Allowance of £1,750 per annum.

FCDO Services are regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

Person specification

Skills

  • Analyse, interrogate and evaluate data
  • Stakeholder management
  • Applied technical security
  • Applied physical security
  • Applied research
  • Threat intelligence and threat assessment
  • TSCM (technical surveillance counter-measures)
  • Investigating radio frequency signals
  • Incident management, investigation and response
  • Forensics

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Level 3 qualification in STEM related discipline
  • BCS Level 3 Infrastructure Technician and/or BCS Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist
  • Demonstrate practical application of technical knowledge
  • Knowledge of one, or more, protective security systems
  • Full UK Driving licence

Desirable

  • Interest in a wide range of practical technical skills i.e. electronics, IT / Networks, mechanics, construction
  • Interest in software development, programming and data analytics
  • Interest and understanding of Radio principles
  • Experience of working overseas and in small teams
  • Level 5 qualification in a STEM related discipline
  • Member of a relevant professional body
Alongside your salary of £40,400, FCDO Services contributes £10,504 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
  • Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Warrantry Caseworker

2 Marsham St, Westminster, London SW1P 4DF

Job summary

The Homeland Security Group (HSG) unites capabilities and expertise to deliver better outcomes from the UK’s response to the most serious domestic threats – Terrorism, Cyber, State Threats and Economic Crime.

The group will strengthen coordination and collective focus across a range of growing and overlapping threats, whilst remaining consistent with existing strategies. Working with partners, HSG will foster more transparent and sustainable collaboration between national security, law enforcement and other relevant communities to enhance capabilities and leverage our response to threats.

As a part of the Home Office, the role of the Homeland Security Group is to:

•    support the Home Secretary to develop and implement strategies to keep our people and interests safe and secure
•    build HMG capabilities to reduce national security risk
•    reduce volume of, and harm from, economic crime, particularly for the most vulnerable
•    work in partnership with public and private sectors in the UK and overseas to deliver better outcomes
•    ensure legitimate economic growth and prosperity

The team:

The role of the Warrantry team is to consider applications from the Security Service and Law Enforcement agencies for warrants to authorise the use of intrusive investigative techniques under the Investigatory Powers Act in support of national security or for the prevention and detection of serious crime, which must be authorised personally by a Secretary of State and Judicial Commissioner.

This role represents a unique opportunity to work in the world of intelligence, national security, and law enforcement, and to carry out some of the most operationally important and sensitive casework in the Home Office.

It is a busy, friendly, and diverse team of 19 people and sits within the wider National Security Unit (NSU) in NSD, which also includes responsibility for inquests and inquiries, Northern Ireland related terrorism and oversight of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner and Intelligence and Security Parliamentary Committee, amongst other things. The Unit is committed to placing a high focus on learning and development and staff wellbeing.

Job description

The Warrantry team is a rewarding and important place to work. Every week you will work on cases that have a material impact on the security of the UK, and at times you will be responsible for working on issues that are at the top of the Government’s agenda. It is not unusual to hear your cases being discussed on the news and at times our work is closely scrutinised by the courts, Parliament and the public.

You will be working in a fast paced, friendly, supportive team where there are many developmental opportunities. All members of NSU benefit from central Civil Service learning and development, countless workshops led by operational partners and other government departments, and the opportunity to participate in wider directorate projects.

This role provides excellent links to work taking place elsewhere in the directorate, the department and many other areas of government. The Warrantry team is a fantastic place to build up skills that will serve you well for the rest of your career and the profile and diversity of our work provides ample opportunity to demonstrate competencies that will be valuable for future roles.

Many people in the Warrantry team move on to other parts of HSG, wider government and other national security focused roles, often on promotion. Your colleagues and the management team are well placed to provide advice and support when it comes time to look for your next position, but we do expect that the successful candidate will remain in post in the team for a minimum of 24 months.

Person specification

What you will do:

As a caseworker, you will consider and make well-reasoned decisions on a cohort of sensitive and often complex cases, and work with stakeholders to provide the information and research required to reach the right conclusions. The successful candidate will be a quick learner with a good eye for detail and good judgment; and has excellent written and oral communication skills. You will be drafting submissions for the Home Secretary on live operations, including preparing legal documents for her to sign on a daily basis. Full training on casework will be provided.

The Warrantry team operate a shift system (the office is staffed 07:00 to 19:00) and a 24/7 on call system for urgent cases out of hours, and the post-holder will be expected to participate in these on rotation. The post attracts ‘shift disturbance allowance’, on-call and overtime payments. Some flexibility around hours may be required at times of high operational demand.

Given the sensitive nature of the work that we do, applicants must hold or be prepared to obtain DV clearance. The nature of the role means that the post holder will need to be based in 2 Marsham Street 100% of the time.  Working from home would only be available on an ad hoc, exceptional basis. However, arrangements such as compressed hours will be considered.

Essential criteria

For this role you will:

•    Develop expertise and a broad professional network to understand how the political and social situations in countries around the world impact the UK’s security processes. You will use intelligence, operational policy guidance and legislation to analyse cases and form conclusions, resulting in the submission of sound, well-reasoned advice to the Home Secretary and Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO). Full training on casework decision-making, as well as mentoring from experienced staff, is provided.

•    You will need to engage confidently with a range of stakeholders to provide timely and accurate advice whilst effectively managing expectations.

•    If required, provide verbal briefings to the Home Secretary, Secretaries of State, senior officials and external partners. You may also be required to represent the Warrantry team in cross-Whitehall meetings.

•    You will have the opportunity to take on responsibility for specified operational policy areas and team management issues as required.

•    There will also be opportunities to contribute ideas and solutions to reform work on streamlining and any future developments to automate parts/all of the case-working system.

Desirable criteria

•    The ideal candidate will work well in a team, have a good eye for detail, excellent communications skills, experience in drafting submissions and managing relationship with a range of stakeholders.

Behaviours

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

  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Managing a Quality Service
Alongside your salary of £32,000, Home Office contributes £8,640 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
  • Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Immigration Enforcement – Criminal and Financial Investigation – Chief Immigration Officer

Custom House – Heathrow, Eaton House – London, Enterprise House – Stansted

Job summary

Immigration Enforcement is responsible for enforcing the government’s immigration laws, tackling illegal migration, removing foreign national offenders and immigration offenders from the UK. It also aims to disrupt the organised criminal groups that exploit the vulnerable for their personal gain. Learn more on the Immigration Enforcement careers page.

Job description

Immigration Enforcement tackles the criminality behind organised immigration crime. Our Criminal and Financial Investigation (CFI) teams play a fundamental role in tackling immigration crime, as part of a multi-layered UK law enforcement approach. 
Through working closely with partners in the National Crime Agency, territorial policing and many other agencies and departments, our CFI Teams take vigorous action against those criminals that seek to benefit from illegal migration.

Working with CFI teams is challenging and fast paced, requiring quick decision making in demanding situations.

Our Criminal & Financial Investigators undertake a wide range of activities which support the detection, apprehension and removal of immigration offenders. Our people need to operate in sometimes difficult and pressurised environments and are required to make well balanced decisions.

All staff are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism and teamwork with adherence to our vision statement:

Tackling immigration crime by empowering our people, inspiring confidence and protecting communities.
Where we uncover evidence of criminality linked to immigration abuse we investigate these offences under the Immigration Act 1971 and related legislation such as the Identity Documents Act 2010.

Such offences might include facilitation, human trafficking and the use of false or fraudulently obtained documents.

In England and Wales we use powers under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) in much the same way as the police do, while in Scotland and Northern Ireland we currently rely on the Immigration Acts.

The successful candidate will manage a team of Immigration Officers focusing on serious and organised immigration crime investigations to achieve maximum disruption of organised crime group (OCG)’s operating in the UK and overseas.

Using the latest techniques, you’ll disrupt and apprehend high-threat criminal immigration focused activities, build cases and bring criminals to justice. The primary aim of this team is to take forward investigations into the organised groups who are facilitating the illegal movement of migrants.

There will be a requirement to attend court to give evidence. All Criminal and Financial Investigation staff are required to disclose any adverse judicial decisions or internal disciplinary matters under CPIA.  Applicants need to bear this in mind when considering their eligibility for this post.

The post requires a commitment to working flexibly, including weekend working, shift working and will involve some travel throughout the UK as well as working away from home, including overnight stays where necessary.

Person specification

The successful candidates will join an established team and undertake all duties relevant to the Chief Immigration Officer grade including:

• Lead and direct investigative syndicates through effective decision making and use of recognised action management principles.

• Acting as the lead investigator in the most serious and complex cases or otherwise acting as the senior investigating officer.

• Managing and the monitoring of investigations to ensure progress towards disruption targets.

• Providing quality assurance of investigations.

• Assisting with operational activity and taking responsibility for investigations and operations.

• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with other law enforcement partners and stakeholders.

• Attending court when required to give evidence.

• Ensuring compliance with Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE), Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) and Home Office policy, procedures and professional standards.

• Managing a team of Immigration Officer Criminal Investigators.

Essential Criteria:

The successful candidates must have the following proven skills and/or experience:

•    Previous experience of leading complex crime investigations.

•    Have a comprehensive understanding (through practical application) of relevant legislation and be able to lead a team of investigators of varying experience.

•    Experience of taking complex investigations to court, of working collaboratively with Crown Prosecution Service and Counsel and have demonstrated fortitude in this pressurised environment.

•    An all-round awareness of the specialist functions associated with complex crime investigation such as use of Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), surveillance, exploitation of digital devices, operational planning, public protection and the ability to consider non-prosecution disruption methods.

•    Collaboratively worked across law enforcement and government; maximising the opportunity to work in partnership with others to enhance the reach and reputation of Immigration Enforcement.

•    Excellent leadership skills and be focused on the development of others.

•    A professional accreditation of PIP 2 level is mandatory.  Applicants should note that it is a requirement of the post that arrest and criminal investigation accreditation is achieved and maintained.

•    The successful candidates will need to be arrest trained to Level 3 PPST Training.

•    Due to the nature of the work and the geographical area, some travel by official vehicle will be inevitable and applicants must hold a valid full manual UK driving licence.

•    Applicants must also have a good understanding of immigration legislation.

Licences

Full UK valid manual Driving licence.

Qualifications

Candidate must hold a valid Public and Personal Safety Training level 3 certificate.

A professional qualification of at least Professionalising Investigation Programme Level 2.

Please note that all candidates will be required to undertake a mandatory PIP assessment before the sift process. Candidates assessed as not holding PIP2 accreditation will be rejected.

Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP):

Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP) is a four level accreditation programme under the auspices of the National Police Chiefs Council and the College of Policing.

Officers accredited at PIP Level 2 will have successfully passed the National Investigators Examination and undertaken the ICIDP course plus Tier 2 Interviewing and demonstrated operational competence through completion of a work based portfolio which will have undergone assessment and verification in force prior to being substantively awarded the title of detective.

Officers who were in a detective role prior to 2005 may have obtained legacy accreditation based upon having completed the ten week CID course and exhibited operational competence in role. Evidence of both routes should be available from either Force or certification.

For more information, please refer to the attached guidance document.

Behaviours

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

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

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

  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • An environment with flexible working options
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Arabic Speaking Senior Security Consultant

Role Overview:

Reporting directly to the Regional Security Consultancy Lead within the security practice, this role is to support the strategic advisory services to clients to help them evaluate and manage their security related risks and protection objectives into phased engineering designs. Clients will be senior decision makers in the world’s leading International Architects working with Multinational Corporations, Governments, International Organizations, and Parastatal Organizations.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

The role requires an experienced senior consultant with expertise in a risk-based approach to design in the built environment.  

·        The candidate should be able to plan consulting assignments – schedules, costings, resource plans and lead stakeholder management.

·        The candidate must have experience in writing proposals and bids, and have an understanding of project finance, contracts and commercials.

The candidate must come from a background in strategic security risk and master-planning within either:

·        The mainstream built environment

·        Critical National Infrastructures or

·        National Security

The role will involve the security consulting specifically in conducting Strategic Risk Assessments and Threat and Vulnerability Assessments. It will also involve capturing clients’ operational requirements and critical success factors, managing stakeholder engagement and running requirements and master-planning workshops with clients and stakeholders.

·        Further the job will involve supporting the Regional Security Consultancy Lead in the production of proposals and bids and also in ensuring projects go through the proper review and governance process.

This role requires the candidate to act as the lead on concept and schematic study work-streams. In addition, the consultant must support the ‘work winning’ process. The consultant must therefore understand other areas of expertise in the following areas:

·        Project and programme management

·        Risk assessment and management  

·        Security engineering and design

·        Counter terrorism engineering  

·        Command & control, PSIM and systems integration

Essential Capabilities/Skills:

The candidate must have the following skills:

·        Arabic language skills

·        Conduct and lead the security risk assessments.

·        Conduct and lead threat and vulnerability assessments.

·        Experience in negotiating and briefing external agencies including the high ranking government officials

Experience/Qualifications

·        Degree level qualified from a recognised university in the UK/North America/EU/Australia

·        Project management qualification

Personal Attributes

The candidate should be confident and work well within multi-disciplinary teams. In addition, the candidate should be able to prove their ability to plan assignments from scratch and present those plans and proposals to clients in both face to face and virtual meetings including the leading of workshops and seminars.  The successful candidate must exhibit the ability to listen attentively and express complex issues concisely to clients while developing solutions to complex problems. The candidate must show leadership capabilities and be able to motivate teams. Most importantly that candidate must be able to learn quickly and to work well under pressure.

Salary +/- SAR 40,000 to 60,000 per month dependent on experience

Contact: bruce.braes@burohappold.com

Regional Corruption Pursue Officer (Ref: 76300)

This position is based at FOREST HOUSE DURHAM, DH1 5TS

Job summary

Please refer to Job Description

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.

Overview of the job  

HMPPS’s efforts to tackle corruption are integral to delivering safe and secure prisons and probations. HMPPS has worked with MoJ to identify that a new approach is needed to ensure we remain resilient to this key operational threat.

HMPPS has developed a future strategy for tackling corruption in HMPPS based on four key objectives:

–    “Protect” against corruption by building an open and resilient organisation;
–    “Prevent” people from engaging in corruption, strengthen professional integrity;
–    “Pursue” and punish those who are corrupt; and
–    “Prepare” for corruption, reducing its impacts on our teams.

These objectives will need to be delivered at every level through prisons and probation, in particular, strengthening our resilience on the front line. Security, Order and Counter Terrorism (SOCT) Directorate is taking forward improvements, including restricting the Counter Corruption Unit, to provide senior operational leaders, prisons and probation teams with an improved counter-corruption service.

Summary  

The role sits in the newly restructured Counter-Corruption Unit (CCU). Its objectives are to support prisons and probation to manage corruption threats, in particular supporting “pursue” activity on corruption cases.

The core service to be provided by the regional CCU is to support prisons and probation to effectively pursue corruption reports to clear, proportionate and timely outcomes. The level of service is to be assessed and prioritised according to policy and guidance, but may include providing prisons and probation with enhanced analytical support, expert advice on how to progress cases, logistical and coordination support. The team will also be responsible for supporting prisons and probation on the effective management of known corruptor prisoners in custody and under supervision in the community to prevent them from corrupting staff.

In line with HMPPS policy, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the relevant Regional Corruption Purse Lead and Regional Corruption Pursue Manager to deliver a high-quality counter-corruption service to prisons and probation in their SOCT region. The RCPO will also be responsible for working in partnership with other regional teams in the Security, Order and Counter Terrorism (SOCT) Directorate, HR services and law enforcement.

The job holder will report directly to the Regional Corruption Purse Manager, who in turn reports to the Regional Corruption Pursue Lead.

The post holder will not have management responsibilities.

This is a regional post and will be based in a regional SOCT hub. Frequent travel to prison and probation establishments, regional offices and law enforcement partners’ offices will be required. Occasional travel outside the region (e.g. to London) will be required.
 
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties  

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

•    Having a contemporaneous understanding of the operational context in prisons and probation, including pressures, priorities, risks and opportunities to better tackle corruption.
•    Having an understanding of the relevant legal and policy frameworks relating to corruption, security and HR, and making sure these are followed when providing services to prisons and probation, and that these are shared with and championed when working with delivery partners.
•    Support the RCPL and RCPM to support prisons and probation to progress corruption cases in line with policy. The RCPO may lead work for lower risk cases under the supervision of the RCPM.
•    Being the first point of contact for prisons and probation to signpost policies, procedures and key contacts to support counter corruption work.
•    Coordinating CCU attendance/cover and regional and local tasking, attend some local tasking.
•    Identify and signpost and, in some cases, arrange and coordinate other support services to progress cases, e.g. HR caseworkers, Serious Organised Crime Units, Dedicated Search Teams.
•    Facilitate effective working with law enforcement partners (police and ROCUs), setting up meetings, following up actions, sharing contacts with the right people.
•    Identify blockages to progress and take action and escalate to the RCPM and RCPL as appropriate.
•    Monitoring and reviewing the relative priority of corruption reports and cases, escalating to the RCPM/RCPL if there are concerns.
•    Entering data onto case management and intel systems, ensuring information is captured accurately and is easy to understand.
•    Understanding the team’s corruption caseload, including working with analysts to report on management information and data on volumes, timeliness and outcomes of cases across the region.
•    On the direction of the RCPL and RCPM, the post holder may also be asked to work with prisons and probation to understand capability gaps and signpost wider capability opportunities, best practice and guidance and support light touch research to inform our evidence base on corruption.
•    Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders, in particular with Security Mangers, Divisional Managers, HR Business Partners and HR Caseworkers.
•    Develop and maintain a wider network of stakeholders, including in other SOCT regional teams (e.g. NIU, SOCU, JEXU), law enforcement (local forces and ROCUs), contract managers and contracted providers.
•    Ensure individual activity is in line with direction set by RCPL and RCPM and focus on delivering a high quality service to prisons and probation.

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.

Person specification

Please refer to Job Description

Behaviours

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

  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Working Together
  • Managing a Quality Service
  • 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
  • Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
  • Annual Leave
  • Public Holidays
  • Season Ticket Advance


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Cyber Policy Adviser

Manchester

Job summary

Business Unit information

The Government Security Function (GSF) oversees the delivery of protective security across Government. Our Mission is to enable Government to protect citizens and provide vital public services by understanding and managing security risks. We set the strategy and standards for Government Security, monitor departmental security performance, manage pan-government security incidents, support the delivery of key security capabilities and lead the Government Security Profession.

The Government Security Group (GSG) is the centre of the Security Function, based within the Cabinet Office. GSG is transforming the Government’s approach to protective security to ensure it is fit to meet the challenges of the digital age. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team, with a breadth of stakeholders including in other Government departments, the National Technical Authorities and the Agencies, and to contribute to delivering improved security across Government.

The Cyber Directorate within GSG is responsible for delivering the Government Cyber Security Strategy, to protect public services and improve cyber resilience across government. The team covers all aspects of defensive cyber security for Government, including strategy, policy, assurance, red teaming, capability development, as well as the operational deliverables of incident, risk and vulnerability management. If you’re passionate about protecting public services, you enjoy working in a dynamic environment with supportive colleagues and you have an interest in cyber security – this is the team for you.

Role information

An exciting vacancy has arisen in the Cyber Strategy & Policy Team within the GSG Cyber Directorate. This is a unique opportunity to directly shape and develop cyber security policy at the very heart of government, tackling some of the most challenging cyber policy issues of the day – from managing cyber security risks in the supply chain to defending against ransomware. 

In this role you will be delivering on the key ministerial priority for the UK to continue to be a leading cyber power, able to protect its interests in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. The policy and guidance products you develop will have a real impact on increasing the cyber resilience of HMG, as the security community grapples with big picture issues like the threats and opportunities posed by emerging technologies, such as cryptography resistant quantum computers and generative AI, and the increasing commercial availability of offensive cyber tools. 

The Cyber Strategy & Policy Team plays a critical role in achieving this aim, by ensuring that government has the right policies and guidance in place to drive organisational resilience, as well as enhance cross-government collaboration and harness shared capabilities to deliver on the objectives in the Government Cyber Security Strategy.

The Cabinet Office functions as a convenor and co-ordinator across the whole of the UK government, and the Cyber Strategy & Policy Team is no different. You will work with a wide variety of stakeholders, including central government departments, Arms Length Bodies (ALBs), the National Cyber Security Centre (a part of GCHQ), the Devolved Administrations, as well as industry and overseas partners. 

You will be joining a growing directorate and team, with one HEO policy advisor working directly to you. 

This post attracts a non-pensionable DDaT (Digital, Data and Technology) specialist allowance, subject to an assessment of your cyber skills and experience.

The Cyber Strategy & Policy Team is a hybrid team based across multiple locations, currently London, Manchester and York. We are committed to creating a collaborative, inclusive team, so this post will require occasional travel to other Cabinet Office locations (e.g. once a month) so that we can work together face-to-face.

Job description

As a cyber security policy advisor you will:

  • Support the development of policy, guidance and standards that underpin the Government Cyber Security Strategy – collaborating with subject matter experts and using insights from government assurance processes, red teaming activities and other intelligence to develop and maintain a programme of policy work that continues to address government’s most pressing challenges.
  • As part of this work you will have the opportunity to lead on the development of clearly defined aspects of cyber security policy. Our current focus areas include risk management & governance and supply chain security. However, the constantly changing nature of cyber security risk and threat means that you will need to be reactive to changing circumstances and rapid commissions. As such this post will appeal to individuals who are comfortable managing and responding to change at pace. 
  • Have line management responsibility for one HEO policy advisor.
  • Provide professional and expert policy advice and briefing to senior officials and ministers on long-term strategic policy issues, as well as more reactive policy responses to requests as they arise.
  • Contribute towards answering Parliamentary Questions, Ministerial correspondence and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests as required.
  • Be a committed and active member of the Cyber Directorate and wider Government Security Group, driving Cabinet Office values across the team and beyond.

Person specification

Essential skills and experience:

  • Proven problem-solving skills that help you assess and understand issues, ask probing questions, devise solutions and challenge assumptions.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills to convey complex messages and technical detail to a variety of audiences, including to non-experts. 
  • The ability to communicate confidently and effectively with expert stakeholders, both across government and external to government, showing that you can influence others. 
  • The ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and work across multiple teams, resolving challenges where they arise.
  • The ability to work independently, taking the initiative to quickly pick up work as it emerges, personally drive it forward, and adapt to change as necessary.

Desirable skills and experience: 

  • Previous experience developing policy and guidance.
  • A background in security or technology.
  • Previous experience developing or coaching others – this experience does not have to be gained through formal line management.

Behaviours

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

  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Working Together

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

  • Making Effective Decisions
Alongside your salary of £40,850, Cabinet Office contributes £11,029 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
  • Learning and development tailored to your role.
  • An environment with flexible working options.
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
  • Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 27%.
  • A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.

Home Office Intelligence – Intelligence Alert Assistant

Vulcan House – Sheffield

Job summary

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

Job description

The Intelligence Alerts Assistant roles being recruited for, will form part of Casework Intelligence (CWI) newly created Intelligence Alerts Team.

The core function of Casework Intelligence is the development of intelligence to identify and disrupt organised crime groups in the UK and overseas. Casework Intelligence’s transformation goes hand in hand with UK Visas & Immigrations (UKVI) plans to reduce its footprint overseas and increase its function in the UK.

Casework Intelligence provides intelligence support to UKVI; identifying and mitigating fraud and developing intelligence-led disruptions of Organised Immigration Crime (OIC) groups targeting the casework system.

The team works closely with HO International Operations counterparts overseas; sharing intelligence where possible to facilitate upstream disruption and Crime Development Teams (CDTs) where the organisers of abuse are UK based.

Person specification

The newly formed Intelligence Alerts team act as the single point of contact for caseworkers to obtain information on intelligence alerts found on Home Office systems. The teams function is to manage the inbox where requests are received and provide a suitable response in a timely manner, whilst ensuring it follows the required operational guidance.

This new team is fast paced and busy and requires an attention to detail and the ability to breakdown sometimes complex written information and simplify this to provide a response. The ability to be organised, focussed and have good attention to details skills would beneficial. The team will also be required to assess incoming requests to ensure alert relevance ensuring reviews on alerts from the originator if required.

Essential criteria

•    Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with partners internally.

•    A proven track record to plan, organise and manage time to deliver the best quality and efficient service.

•    Strong judgement to evaluate written information with the ability to provide a sanitised response.

•    Ability to work successfully as part of a team.

•    Experience working with IT and Microsoft packages (such as Excel and Outlook).

Desirable criteria

•   Previous experience working in a similar role.

  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • An environment with flexible working options
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Information Security Officer

Coventry, West Midlands (England), CV1 2WT : Darlington, North East England, DL1 5QE : Manchester, North West England, M1 2WD : Nottingham, East Midlands (England), NG2 1AW : Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, S1 2FJ

Job summary

We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates  

At DfE, we are proud of the commitment we make to diversity and inclusion and of the progress we have made. We have active & vibrant staff networks, special leave policies and workplace adjustments put in place for those who need them. We are continuing to build a diverse DfE, in an inclusive environment which nurtures and realises potential in all, at all levels.

Equality and Diversity – Department for Education

The Cyber and Information Security (C&IS) Division was established in 2018. We have been going through a period of change since and continue to mature whilst transforming the way the Department for Education and the sector thinks about and delivers security. This is a great opportunity if you want a challenge at a national level.

Joining C&IS means you will help to safeguard children and ensure their education and care is delivered effectively by building ways of working and systems that adapt to evolutions in technology, methodology and threat.

Job description

We are looking for an Information Security Officer to act as a partner, adviser, and authority in the implementation of the department’s security assurance model.

The nature of your workload will vary from assurance of business services and applications through to the more complex assessment of towers of services and of platforms.

The combination of professional IT capabilities within this team will provide you with the opportunity to be involved in a variety of areas based on your expertise along with a clear personal development path.

As part of the role, you will be expected to hold or apply to the National Security Vetting process in order to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

We welcome flexible working and are open to a blended approach of working from home and in an office. Regular travel may be required to one of our hubs in Coventry, Darlington, Manchester, Sheffield, or Nottingham.

Person specification

Responsibilities in this role will include:

  • Acting as an information security technical subject matter expert supporting the businesses in obtaining and maintaining security assurance for their service.
  • Providing briefing to Information Security Governance boards towards new and business as usual services, specifically leading our high value systems and platforms through the department’s assurance processes.
  • Ensuring alignment to appropriate standards and recommending suitable control improvements.
  • Supporting service teams with identification and management of risks.
  • Advising and guiding business services on maintaining compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Contributing to the implementation and development of supporting policies.
  • Maintaining a frequent security partner relationship with the Department’s organisational pillars and senior leadership.
  • Building and maintaining a strong working relationship with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve Information Security processes, business engagement, policy suite, documentation and service offering.

Essential Criteria

It is essential that you have:

  • Experience of performing technical and information risk assessments.
  • Ability to analyse and synthesise numerous sources of information.
  • Evidence of making good judgements and recommendations to senior stakeholders and management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to demonstrate that you comprehend the value of managing expectations and have a proven track record of doing so.
  • A broad knowledge of technologies, including common vulnerabilities and exploits with a comprehensive knowledge of security controls.

Desirable Skills

It is desirable that you have:

  • Familiarity with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) suite of security policy, guidance and standards.
  • Experience in using good practice standards such as ISO 27001 and Centre for Internet Security controls.
  • Experience of undertaking information security in both a waterfall and an agile context.
  • Experience of Security Architecture Design.

Desirable criteria will only be assessed in the event of a tie break situation to make an informed decision.

Hold some of the following qualifications:

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
  • Certificated Information Security Manager (CISM).
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+).
  • ISEB Practitioner Certificate in Information Risk Management.

Technical skills

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

  • Security Controls
  • Risk Management
  • Business Partnering
Alongside your salary of £53,669, Department for Education contributes £14,490 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Applicants currently holding a permanent post in the Civil Service should note that, if successful, their salary on appointment would be determined by the Department’s transfer / promotion policies.
As a member of the DfE, you will be entitled to join the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme, which many experts agree is one of the most generous in the UK.

You will have 25 days leave, increasing by 1 day every year to a maximum of 30 days after five years’ service. In addition, all staff receive the King’s Birthday privilege holiday and 8 days’ bank and public holidays.

We offer flexible working arrangements, such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.

Most DfE employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending at least 60% of their time in an office or work setting. Changes to these working arrangements are available in exceptional circumstances but must be agreed with the line manager and in line with the requirements of the role.

Travel to your primary office location will not be paid for by DfE, but costs for travel to an office which is not your main location will be covered.

As an organisation, which exists to support education and lifelong learning, we offer our staff excellent professional development opportunities.

NAVY Counter Intelligence Analyst

HMNB Portsmouth

Job summary

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

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

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

Navy Command are currently going through a review and there is a possibility that within 6-12 months the role applied for may be subject to change.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. 

Job description

The Head of Security (Hd Sy) is directly accountable to COB for all aspects of Naval Base security and counter terrorism planning to meet specific and clearly identified threats and to cater for less immediate but more generic threats. Hd Sy’s geographic area of responsibility covers HMS NELSON, HM Naval Base Portsmouth and Satellite Establishments and includes all resident organisations, lodger units and their contractors/visitors.

Hd Sy is responsible for the delivery of the Naval Base Security Strategy and tactical outputs in the areas of Physical security. Policy compliance, Assurance, Counter Intelligence and IT Security.

Key responsibilities of the post:

Job Description

The CI Analyst supports the CIO in providing the HdSy the operational capability for delivering Counter Intelligence support at HMNB Portsmouth. The role holder is responsible for direct Counter Intelligence collection and assessment activity to ensure that teams are appropriately tasked, and threats identified.  The CIA identifies and understands the threat and determines what assets need protecting advising the CIO on how this can be achieved.  The CIA supports the delivery of an Insider Threat mitigation programme and undertakes a Counter Intelligence estimate process to inform the HdSy and Naval Base Commander of currents threats within the Area of Operations.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct proactive CI activities to identify, disrupt, deny, exploit and mitigate the threat from hostile actors.
  • Identify new, confirmed or likely Counter Intelligence (CI) casework through liaison and engagement with NCHQ PSyA CI Sect, MDP Special Branch, Royal Navy Police, Local Police Authorities, Unit Security Officers and other Naval Base Stakeholders.
  • Assist in developing a programme of activity that is concentrated on the identification and counter action of the Insider Threat.
  • Provide operational and investigative support to CI investigations and operations, ensuring CI investigations are carried out thoroughly, professionally and expeditiously in accordance with JSP 440 Supp 3 and DI CI policies.
  • Organise CI interviews and assist in conducting these interviews when required.
  • Ensuring that all Restricted Country Travel reporting and records are maintained and that the policy is regularly reviewed and published.
  • Conduct searches of the Intelligence Processing Service (IPS) Database (Db) and other Dbs and analyse results using Intelligence Analysis Tools and carry out effective case management and create, maintain and update CI records, including case files, IPS records and monthly management reports.
  • Developing relationships with units at the Naval Base and other RN assets to understand their CI and threat requirements and reporting to Senior CI Section Officers.
  • Support CIO in the continuous delivery and update of a CI Estimate using the governing principles of Intelligence Preparation of the Environment (IPE) and be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of Question 1 briefs to NBC and the Naval Base Senior Security Leadership team.
  • Delivering information in formal CI and threat reports or as presentations.
  • Support CIO in reporting security breaches and incidents to Defence and Navy Command authorities so that an auditable trail of events exists.
  • Produce CI Section monthly and annual stats and produce reports for CIO.

Person specification

The post holder should essentially, be educated to A Level standard or equivalent experience.  It is essential that they have experience in the Security Industry (or relevant) and it is desirable that they have experience in the Military or defence industry.

The successful candidate must be prepared to undertake all relevant CI / Protective Security training courses if not already qualified.

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

Behaviours

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

  • Leadership
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Changing and Improving
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Working Together
  • Delivering at Pace
Alongside your salary of £27,080, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,311 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Our aim in MOD is to have a fully embedded learning culture that allows you to develop personally and professionally and provide access to the learning you need, when you need it throughout your career. We are particularly committed to investing in the capability of our Civil Servants, giving you the direction, support and tools to do the best job you can.

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

MOD offers support and development in your career, including apprenticeships (If applicable to the role) which allow you to combine work and study by blending on-the-job training with social and classroom learning, encompassing all elements of the 70:20:10 model. Undertaking an apprenticeship is a recognised route of professional development.

On completion of an apprenticeship you gain the technical knowledge, practical experience and wider skills needed for your immediate job and future career. Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their line manager when in post.

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

  • In addition to your salary is the potential for in-year performance and recognition awards
  • Defined Benefit Pension Scheme with the option to buy additional contribution years
  • Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
  • Funded Learning Opportunities
  • Career Progression through defined career pathways
  • Talent management and succession planning  
  • Well-being advice
  • 25 days paid annual leave rising by 1 day per completed year of service to a maximum 30 days

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

The post does not offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.

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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