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Wyton, East of England, PE28 2EA : City of Westminster, London (region), SW1A 2HB

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Defence Intelligence Counter Intelligence (DI CI) Insider Threat (InTh) team, a key part of Defence and the UK Intelligence Community. DI CI has an expanding portfolio within a high-profile mission team, focussed entirely on understanding and mitigating security threats across Defence. DI CI InTh are recruiting two Compromise Assessment Analysts to sit within one of the three InTh teams. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of both how hostile insiders operate and the ways in which external threats target Defence.

Background

Hostile state powers, cyber threats, terrorism, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, COVID-19, fake news and disinformation. These are some of the global issues that affect the world. A role at the centre of Defence Intelligence Counter Intelligence (DI CI) will give you a behind-the-scenes insight into what is really happening, and what the UK does in response.

Defence Intelligence (DI) is a world-class organisation at the heart of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the cross government National Security community, that supports policy and decision-making from overt and covert sources to identify threats and opportunities. In DI, our people solve problems, create understanding and give perspective to the diverse and complex Defence threats and challenges in a rapidly changing world. We work closely with our Ministers, Senior Military Commanders, Partners across government and with International Allies on some of the most sensitive matters in Defence. Our analysis is fundamental to ensuring the safety, security and prosperity of the UK. This role represents a fantastic opportunity for you to join us and become part of the broader intelligence community.

In DI 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 opportunity employer, we hire, train and promote people based on merit and aspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. We also offer flexible working arrangements such as flexitime, job share and compressed hours. All job adverts in DI are subject to fair and open competition. 

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The Compromise Assessment Team (CAT) provides Defence Intelligence with the ability to assess the intelligence effects of uncontrolled compromises of UK Defence material. If successful you will form party of a wider team seeking to understand the implication and damage of comprises to personnel, capabilities and activities. You will need to be able to produce timely and high-quality assessments that provide critical advice on protective security and mitigation measures and will be comfortable briefing at all levels, including Senior Officials and Military Commanders. A key part of this will involve building and maintaining relationships across Defence, Whitehall and with our International Allies.

You will also work with the DI CI InTh CAT Team Leader to support the continuous improvement and professional development of the Insider Threat Compromise Assessment capability, including advancing assessment methodology and complying with legal, ethical and professional standards.  A key part of this will involve helping shape the digital forensic strategy and ensuring that as a team you are able to ingest, view and exploit recovered compromised Defence data from digital assets.

The principal duties of the Compromise Assessment Analyst post are to:

1. Work with partners to proactively identify when compromises occur and ensure that they are timely reported through Defence Intelligence and MoD channels.
2. Conduct compromise triage to generate overall understanding of the scale and complexity of Defence compromises.
3. Conduct analysis of compromised data to identify the potential intelligence impact to Defence. These should be based on knowledge of the way in which Terrorism, Espionage, Sabotage, Subversion and Organised Crime (TESSOC) threat actors make use of Defence data.
4. Experience carrying out detailed research of a variety of open sources, gathering and analysing complex information with a careful and methodical approach in recording information and preserving integrity.
5. Conduct forensic imaging and processing of digital devices using a range of software and techniques.
6. Assist with the collection, recording, quality assurance, retention, analysis and dissemination of sensitive intelligence and reports.
7. Work with risk owners and subject matter experts to conduct in depth analysis into the impact of a compromise to specific high priority areas. Provide support from an intelligence perspective to efforts to conduct any subsequent mitigations.
8. Provide assessment support to investigative cases.
9. Develop and maintain an understanding of the capability community across Defence and the points of contact for compromise assessment.
10. Support the development of Defence’s compromise assessment capability.
11. Maintain across government relationships.
12. Support the development of an appropriate compromise assessment practitioner training pipeline, underpinning policy, doctrine and SOPs as required.

The nature of this role may mean there is a risk that you will see offensive or distressing material during your work. Whilst this should be a consideration when applying, training and support will be provided.

The posts will involve occasional travel to RAF Wyton and MoD Main Building, London. Additional travel within the UK and overseas may also be required.  

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working within an intelligence environment.
• An ability to operate in a mixed military-civilian environment.
• An ability/willingness to hold Enhanced Developed Vetting (EDV) clearance.
• Discretion and operational security (OPSEC) knowledge.

 Desirable Knowledge and Experience:

• An understanding of Counter Intelligence and National Security.
• Experience of data forensics and analytics, including the application of large data techniques and tools.
• Knowledge/experience of digital forensic investigation.

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

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

Alongside your salary of £33,830, Ministry of Defence contributes £9,134 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

There are a wide variety of employee benefits for civil service staff in DI, including (this list is not exhaustive):

• Salary Payroll Giving
• Financial Education Resources
• Bicycle Purchase Advance & Cycle to Work Scheme
• Holiday, Season Ticket, Tenancy Deposit & Work Space Salary Advance Loans
• Free Parking (not available at Main Building)
• Generous Pension Scheme with employer contribution between 26.6% & 30.3%
• Death in Service Benefit
• Up to 30 days’ Annual Leave, and one Privilege Day
• Special Leave (including Study Leave and Volunteering Leave)
• Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave
• Childcare Vouchers
• On-Site Nursery & Childcare at some MOD sites
• Flexible Working Hours
• Discounted Healthcare Packages
• Eyesight Tests and Spectacles
• Free On-Site Gyms at many sites
• Employee Assistance Programme
• In-Year Reward and Thank You Schemes
• Talent Schemes
• Defence Discounts
• Microsoft & Vodafone Employee Discount Schemes
• Boundless and Civil Service Sports Council Memberships available
• On-site shops, restaurants & cafes at most sites

Further details may be found at Civilian Discover My Benefits (mod.gov.uk)

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.

Birmingham, London

This recruitment is continuing as usual, but candidates should be aware that following the Government’s announcement on the changes to some civil service departments, roles will be located in the new Department for Business and Trade. We will provide more information if you are selected for a role. This work remains of high importance to the civil service, and we thank you for your continued interest.

About OPSS 

Do you care about the safety of products and want to protect people and places? Can we use your skills, knowledge, and experience to enable UK business to thrive? If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you! 

We are the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), part of the Department for Business & Trade (Previously the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy). We are here for the purpose of making regulation work to deliver real world impact. Regulation is a powerful Government tool to address market failures, influence behaviour and promote positive action. Crafted and delivered well, regulation can be an enabler of growth, innovation, and efficiency. 

Since early 2018 we have been building a positive and creative team that enjoys a position of influence and respect within an organisation that continues to grow, most recently with the addition of construction products regulation planned. 

Our primary purpose is to protect people and places from product-related harm, ensuring consumers and businesses can buy and sell products with confidence. 

Further information can be found on our website here

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. There is a guaranteed interview scheme (DCS) for people with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. 

We are Inclusive. 

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 recognise how important inclusivity is to achieve the best outcomes. We hope to attract applications from all underrepresented groups. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation if required to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 

About the Team

The Analysis Team comprises around 26 analysts and provides analytical support for all the Office’s activity. OPSS is a growing organisation, and we have recently taken on responsibility for construction products. Now is an exciting time to get involved and join a rapidly growing team to help craft our thinking around using data to develop new insights into product safety. We have a strong commitment to learning and development and are not afraid to try new and innovative approaches.

About the Role

You will report to and work closely with the Senior Data Scientist, as well as having the opportunity to lead on certain projects to build your leadership, management, and user engagement skills. You will deliver data science solutions on a variety of established and ad hoc topics, such as product safety, product compliance and enforcement. Ambition, fresh ideas in the development and use of data, and training in statistical and data science techniques are all actively encouraged! You will help OPSS become a data-led organisation, investigate new data sources and techniques, and champion the use of robust pipelines to deliver reproducible outputs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with the Senior Team members in supporting a wide range of high-profile analytical projects.
• Leading on a small number of projects; handling partners and ensuring evidence is efficiently fed into operational policies and reports.
• Deliver data science solutions by applying your skills to a variety of product safety datasets.
• Applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning techniques on structured and unstructured data sets to extract information and create predictive models.
• Harness the benefits of an internal cloud-based platform to develop analysis, statistical and machine learning models, host interactive visualisations, and collaborate with Git. Applying meticulous Quality Assurance, documentation and Reproducible Analytical Pipeline principles to both your own work and others’.
• Supporting the wider office in analytical requests, being a source of expertise on the most appropriate data sources and statistical techniques to apply to ad hoc and longer-term projects.
• Develop both your own and wider coding and data science capability across the department through training and community events.

Hybrid working

The role will be based in either Birmingham or London. You will be asked to express a location preference during the application process.

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

Informal hybrid working arrangements will be available as agreed with the vacancy manager and in line with the requirements of the role.

Most DBT employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending 2-3 days a week (pro rata) in an office, on average. If your office location is London, you will be eligible to receive London weighting.

Appointments will be made to candidates in merit order based on location preferences.

Support in applying for our vacancies is available by joining a virtual Candidate Support Session. These sessions include helpful tips and advice on the recruitment process, from application to interview.

Essential Criteria

• Are a badged member of the Government Statistician Group (GSG) or the Government Operational Research Group (GORS) or meet the eligibility requirement for statistics profession (see attached document).
• Have knowledge and experience of using data science techniques is essential, e.g. data cleaning and processing, visualisation, statistical analysis.
• Have good technical skills in appropriate programming languages (for example Python, SQL).
• Have experience with working on data science projects and delivering solutions.
• Are comfortable communicating analytical outputs to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable Criteria

• Project experience with Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, and developing web applications with frameworks such as Streamlit, and Plotly Dash.
• Experience of using visualisation tools such as QuickSight, and PowerBI.
• Experience of scoping and managing data science projects.

Personal Attributes & Skills

We are looking for candidates with the experience that matches the responsibilities listed previously. We are keen to promote diversity, and we are not realistically expecting any applicant to have experience of every responsibility. You should apply if you think you have experience related to the majority of the role responsibilities and the skills and experience criteria, and we will support you to fill gaps in experience.    

Candidates should have one of the following:

-A first or second class honours degree in a numerate subject (2:1 minimum for Assistant Statistician; 2:2 minimum for Statistical Officer) containing at least 25% taught statistical
content(e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Business Studies, Psychology, Geography or similar).
-A higher degree, e.g. an MSc or PhD, in a subject containing formal statistical training (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Business Studies, Psychology, Geography or
similar).
-Have worked in a statistical/data science field and are able to demonstrate continuous professional development (via a CPD Log Book) in statistics or data science at the same level as a foundation degree/HND (Level 5).
-Have achieved or on track to achieve a level 4 apprenticeship including at least 2 years in a statistical or data analysis field in government and are able to demonstrate continuous professional development in statistics or data analysis (via a CPD log book signed off by a manager or mentor who are members of the statistical profession).

Please note the minimum qualifications/experience detailed here: https://gss.civilservice.gov.uk/policy-store/government-statistician-group-gsg-guidance-on-badging-level-transfer-and-returning-to-the-gsg/

Member of the Government Statisticians Group (GSG) or Government Operational Research Group (GORS) or willing to undergo a test to become a badged member of the GSG profession.

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

• Changing and Improving
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing

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

• GSG: -Data analysis GORS: -Knowledge and application of OR skills and techniques
• GSG: Presenting and disseminating data effectively GORS: -Achieving impact with analysis

Alongside your salary of £38,052, Department for Business and Trade contributes £10,274 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%

Darlington, London

About the Security function  

The Security function’s role is to protect the Department’s people, assets and information from any people or groups who wish to damage the Department or stop the Department from achieving its objectives. We do this by building a diverse team with expert, generalist, and entry level roles to work together to solve the challenges we face. This mix allows us to develop talent internally and to benefit from a wide range of life experiences. 

About the role 

As post-holder, you will support the DBT Security Team – Senior Security Adviser in the delivery of DBT’s BCM programme. The role sits in the core security team, but you will be expected to support colleagues across the other teams as well as the wider business on your area of work. You will be part of a 3-person team running the Business Continuity and Incident Management provision across DBT.

• Supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of Business Continuity and Incident Management plans that align with good practice and DBT’s risk appetite.
• Assisting in developing Business Continuity Management (BCM) processes and tools
• Engaging with Business Continuity Coordinators to help them apply the tools and processes into their environments, supporting them in their completion, maintenance, and ongoing development of respective Business Continuity Plans
• Supporting in design, delivery, reporting and follow up of Business Continuity and Incident Management related exercises
• Supporting the monitoring and administration of the Business Continuity mailbox
• Supporting maintenance of the mass notification system
• Assisting in the design and delivery of appropriate training and awareness programmes for Business Continuity and Incident Management throughout DBT
• Acting in a support role to the DBT – Incident Management Team (IMT), as required
• Supporting post incident debriefs; investigations; reporting; and any remediation work
• Ensuring own knowledge of key Business Continuity & Incident related risks (current and emerging) for DBT is maintained
• Line management of 1 EO staff
• This is not an exhaustive list

Hybrid Working

The role will be based in either Darlington or London. You will be asked to express a location preference during the application process.

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

Informal hybrid working arrangements will be available as agreed with the vacancy manager and in line with the requirements of the role.

Most DBT employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending 2-3 days a week (pro rata) in an office, on average. If your office location is London, you will be eligible to receive London weighting.

Appointments will be made to candidates in merit order based on location preferences

Support in applying for our vacancies is available by joining a virtual Candidate Support Session. These sessions include helpful tips and advice on the recruitment process, from application to interview.

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge and practical understanding of implementing a full Business Continuity Management (BCM) lifecycle to align with international standards (ISO 22301:2012) and good practice guidelines.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills will be needed. 

Desirable Criteria 

• Business Continuity Management qualification (e.g. ABCI / MBCI / CBCP) or associated degree or equivalent BCM experience.
• Experience of Security or Business Continuity in Government.
• Proven record of ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to analyse data and present in a manner relevant to a wide range of audiences.
• Operational emergency response experience.
• Line management skills.

Personal Attributes & Skills 

The ideal candidate would be genuinely interested in developing and improving a Business Continuity Management culture in the department.  
 
Someone who works well as part of a multi-disciplinary team and can understand where they can add value and the importance of building strong business and business continuity relationships. 
 
A team player, who invests time to generate a common focus.  
 
Able to work in a small team, where learning from each other and continuous improvement are key.

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

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

Alongside your salary of £31,443, Department for Business and Trade contributes £8,489 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%

Faslane Port, Scotland, G84 8HL

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

HMNB Clyde is the single operational home of the Submarine Service and will become the United Kingdom’s Submarine Centre of Excellence. This single integrated operating base is to ensure that the Royal Navy can deliver its operational commitments across all Defence Lines of Development from Scotland on an enduring basis.

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Security Access Control Team based at HMNB Clyde. We are seeking an enthusiastic customer focused applicant to join a busy and committed team. The Security Access Control 10 post will primarily support access requirements for the Roya Navy Submarine Training Centre (Formally SMTF) in addition to being responsible for key tasks in support of permanent and temporary visitors at HMNB Clyde Faslane and Coulport. The successful applicant will have responsibility for daily operational supervision and processing of HMNB Clyde temporary visitors’ access, permanent site passes, operational support of the Symmetry access database, security clearance assurance checks and the collation of monthly access statistics to support working forecasts. This is a challenging and demanding post, and the successful applicant will need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment to support key security outputs, while ensuring that policies and procedures are always followed. The post requires a flexible, customer focused approach. The post will require the job holder to demonstrate excellent effective communications skills as the post will involve communicating daily with civilian staff and military personnel of various grades and ranks. The position allows a certain amount of autonomy and so ideally this role suits someone with drive and initiative. Working to scheduled and changing priorities determining the pace of work, an ability to manage both time and workloads is essential. The successful applicant will be comfortable working in a changeable environment and will have a continuous improvement ethos. This post provides excellent development and progression opportunities for applicants wishing to pursue a career within the Civil Service.
Please note the post holder will be required to provide contingency support to HMNB Clyde Faslane Pass Office and Coulport Visitor Reception Centre. This post requires on site attendance to deliver the responsibilities of the role which cannot be delivered remotely off-site.

This post is advertised at 37 hours per week.

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

Role responsibilities:

• Check/validate and process site training building access lists and HMNB Clyde short term visitors access requests using Symmetry security access management and other security databases and spreadsheets. Checking and validating clearance and clearance restrictions. Conduct detailed Vetting Subject Information assurance checks using due diligence and maintain/share and seek information with Clyde Security Vetting Team
• Process HMNB Clyde permanent pass requests using the Symmetry security access management system and other associated spreadsheets. Checking security clearance levels and restrictions. Maintain robust records of lost passes and provide reports as required.
• Using a high-risk approach to make effective decisions and evidenced decisions on processing/issuing visitor, staff, contractor, and vehicle access passes.
• Resolve various applications issues as they arise to reduce to mitigate against time delays to security access processing timescales.
• Advising managers of identified risk and threats associated with current and proposed business activities for access control.
• Provide regular advice and guidance to the team and MOD Guard personnel on processes, including access control and vetting matters.
• Consult with Security sponsors, vetting authorities to review, authorise and monitor access to support security assurance checks and access authorisation.
• Consult with site sponsors, MOD Guards, Defence Industry, other government departments and security controllers to maintain security access assurance. Investigate, clarify, and report discrepancies to security access managers.
• Ensure security access incidents are recorded to enable identifications of lessons and provide focus, advice, and guidance to sponsors, base personnel for risk mitigation purposes.
• Support site access reviews/audits/assurance, update and assign access as required to support security access and counterintelligence personal security processes.
• Support the Security Access Control leadership team with the review and update of security policies, forms, processes, and desk instructions. Assist Security Access Control Officer with detailed Symmetry database assurance checks
• Revie and update personal clearance details on the Symmetry database. Support data cleansing to align with data protection guidelines.
• Support the personnel security monthly security data report. Review and collate the relevant information and assist with the production of statistical returns to plan and mitigate against any delays or disruption to business.
• Provide flexible contingency cover to support Faslane/Coulport security access control business priorities as required.

A more detailed job description is available on request.

Along with the duties the post holder will provide demonstrative, flexible support to the security access management team. Duties and responsibilities to be undertaken can be varied under the direction of the security access managers dependent on current and evolving workloads and staffing levels, these duties will be appropriate to the grade. Training will be provided to support operation of the Automated Access Control database.
The post holder will have a major impact in promoting a positive image of the Clyde Security Department to visitors, contractors and Base personnel so must maintain an appropriate and professional standard of appearance, attitude, and confidentiality.

The successful applicant will enjoy working with a supportive and inclusive team in a fast paced, reactive, and varied role. A positive and detail focused approach as well as good personal responsibility supports a positive approach to this position, The role tests the full range of Administrative Officer behaviours and offers good development opportunities. The position provides opportunities to develop an understanding of the workings of a security department which will the opportunities to further develop skills and experience for career progression within the Civil Service.

This is a Reserved Post vacancy which means it is open to UK Nationals only. Applicants must refer to the nationality requirements on the application form to check eligibility prior to applying for the vacancy. Failure to submit correctly could result in you being ineligible to being employed in the position advertised.

Essential criteria

• Competent knowledge of MS Office 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Competent knowledge of managing spreadsheets

Desirable criteria

• Good team working skills
• Ability to approach tasks flexibly
• Ability to apply policy to tasks
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads

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

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Alongside your salary of £22,758, Ministry of Defence contributes £6,144 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

As a Civil Servant, you will be part of a forward planning organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference. Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other benefits for Navy Command Civil Servants include:

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per completed year of service) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• 9 paid public holidays per year
• A very competitive pension scheme
• Personal and professional development
• Alternative and Hybrid working patterns for many roles
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• Access to a confidential, professional support service
• Discount schemes
• Bicycle/Season ticket loans
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
• On site facilities (gymnasium, Ski Club, recreational shopping mall, café, mess facilities etc.)
• Free Car Parking
• Assisted Travel Scheme

The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development. Successful candidates can discuss their development options when in post.

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.

Allowances

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.

Faslane Port, Scotland, G84 8HL

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

HMNB Clyde is the single operational home of the Submarine Service and will become the United Kingdom’s Submarine Centre of Excellence. This single integrated operating base is to ensure that the Royal Navy can deliver its operational commitments across all Defence Lines of Development from Scotland on an enduring basis.

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Security Access Control Team based at HMNB Clyde. We are seeking an enthusiastic customer focused applicant to join a busy and committed team. The Security Symmetry System Administrator post will primarily undertake key tasks to manage the Security Access Control Policy and procedures in accordance with the Access Control Strategy at HMNB Clyde (which includes Faslane Naval Base and RNAD Coulport). This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring accurate management and provision of Automated Access Control database services, conducting quality assurance checks on the operation of the Automated Access Control System infrastructure and provide mitigation for planned power outages and maintenance. In addition, the post will be responsible for the training oversight for new system operators, maintaining accurate system user records and passwords.

The post holder will also be the primary point of contact for delivering security briefs, issuing non-photographic Group Passes and appropriate documentation to the Command Team onboard visiting vessels upon arrival at Faslane Naval Base, often out of normal working hours.

The successful applicant will have line management responsibility for MOD Pass Office Staff at Faslane and Coulport and will liaise extensively with the MGS to identify resource and tasking issues.

This is a challenging and demanding post, and the successful applicant will need to be comfortable working in a multi-tasking, fast-paced environment to support key security outputs, while ensuring that policies and procedures are always followed.

The post requires a flexible, customer focused approach. The post will require the job holder to demonstrate excellent effective communications skills as the post will involve communicating daily with civilian staff and military personnel of various grades and ranks. The position allows a certain amount of autonomy and so ideally this role suits someone with drive and initiative. Working to scheduled and changing priorities determining the pace of work, an ability to manage both time and workloads is essential. The successful applicant will be comfortable working in a changeable environment and will have a continuous improvement ethos. This post provides excellent development and progression opportunities for applicants wishing to pursue a career within the Civil Service.
This post requires on site attendance to deliver the responsibilities of the role which cannot be delivered remotely off-site.

This post is advertised at 37 hours per week.

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

Role responsibilities:

• Support the Security Access Control Authority (SACA) and Security Access Control Manager (SACM) with the implementation of an Access Control Strategy at HMNB Clyde and the future upgrade of all Symmetry System packages.

• Manage the Access Control Team at Coulport, the Pass Office Team in Faslane and liaise extensively with the MOD Guard Service (MGS) to identify resource and tasking problems. Report issues as appropriate to SACM.

• Assist in the day to day management and provision of Symmetry database services and user training for the Symmetry database, checking the competency of new account holders while creating and managing the Symmetry Accounts for authorised user personnel.
• Conduct quality assurance checks of the Symmetry database. Conduct spot checks of Symmetry records to ensure that Symmetry users are maintaining and operating Symmetry within operating procedures and issue the annual Symmetry Security Operating Procedures (SYOPS) update.

• Forensically investigate visitor access and pass issue breaches, raising to SACM when necessary, produce Forensic Data Reports from Symmetry as requested by SACA/SACM and report any security access incidents that may require investigation by the CI Section.
• Carry out weekly checks of the Symmetry Infrastructure across Faslane and Coulport and deconflict and provide mitigation for planned power outages and maintenance. Ensure contingency measures are in place for any system issues and maintain an accurate log of all Symmetry/Turnstile faults and repair timelines. Chasing fixes when necessary.

• Assist with review of security access control policies and processes, advising SACA and SACM of any identified risk and threats associated with current and proposed business activities for access control.
• Deliver visiting vessel briefs (often Out of normal working hours), consult with site sponsors, MGS, Defence Industry, other government departments and security controllers to maintain security access.
• Ensure security access incidents are recorded to enable identifications of lessons and provide focus, advice, and guidance to sponsors, base personnel for risk mitigation purposes.
• Support the personnel security monthly security data report. Review and collate the relevant information and assist with the production of statistical returns to plan and mitigate against any delays or disruption to business.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Service Publication (JSP) 628 and provide information to the Defence Nuclear Security Regulator (DNSyR) and Assurance Team when required.

 A more detailed job description is available on request.

Along with the duties the post holder will provide demonstrative, flexible support to the security access management team. Duties and responsibilities to be undertaken can be varied under the direction of the security access managers dependent on current and evolving workloads and staffing levels, these duties will be appropriate to the grade. Training will be provided to support operation of the Automated Access Control database.
The post holder will have a major impact in promoting a positive image of the Clyde Security Department to visitors, contractors and Base personnel so must maintain an appropriate and professional standard of appearance, attitude, and confidentiality.

The successful applicant will enjoy on-site working with a supportive and inclusive team in a fast paced, reactive, and varied role. A positive and detail focused approach as well as good personal responsibility supports a positive approach to this position, The role tests the full range of Executive Officer behaviours and offers good development opportunities. The position provides opportunities to develop an understanding of the workings of a security department which will the opportunities to further develop skills and experience for career progression within the Civil Service.

This is a Reserved Post vacancy which means it is open to UK Nationals only. Applicants must refer to the nationality requirements on the application form to check eligibility prior to applying for the vacancy. Failure to submit correctly could result in you being ineligible to being employed in the position advertised.

Essential criteria

• Competent knowledge of MS Office 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Competent knowledge of managing spreadsheets

Desirable criteria

• Sound Leadership and team working skills
• Ability to approach tasks flexibly
• Ability to apply policy to tasks
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads

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

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

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.

As a Civil Servant, you will be part of a forward planning organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference. Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other benefits for Navy Command Civil Servants include:

•  25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per completed year of service) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• 9 paid public holidays per year
• A very competitive pension scheme
• Personal and professional development
• Alternative and Hybrid working patterns for many roles
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• Access to a confidential, professional support service
• Discount schemes
• Bicycle/Season ticket loans
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
• On site facilities (gymnasium, Ski Club, recreational shopping mall, café, mess facilities etc.)
• Free Car Parking
• Assisted Travel Scheme

The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development. Successful candidates can discuss their development options when in post.

 

 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 from 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.

 Allowances

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

The post does not offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares, or temporary transfer).

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

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

Requirement to be prepared to travel overseas for two mandated training courses (both one week duration). Working remotely may be an option on occasion pending managerial approval.

The Special Capabilities (SPECAP) organisation is a small team working in the Development (DEV) area of the Royal Navy, with the remit to oversee and manage highly sensitive programs and to advise on the development of new capabilities, often using novel or emerging technologies. The team is tasked with ensuring a smooth progression from development to operational employment. This covers a wide remit and involves provision of specialist advice both on operational employment of SPECAP capabilities, and to the DEV innovation team in identifying key new projects and highlighting capability gaps, to guide future development.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The system and security manager (SASM) role is the key enabling role in the team, being specifically tasked with provision of security management and administration. As a key member of the team, you will also be expected to assist the SPECAP team leader and SO2 Ops and engage with coalition partners, single services, Navy Command, MoD, PaG, DE&S, DSTL and other governmental departments as required.

The SPECAP admin role will be responsible for the provision of

• SASM. Manage all administrative and security processes within the office; preparing and processing SPECAP paperwork; checking / managing security clearances, including STRAP and DV; maintaining all SAP databases and maintaining a comprehensive diary for the SPECAP cell.
• SPECAP equipment. The role also has responsibility for the correct receipt, handling, maintenance, storage, and dispatch of classified SPECAP equipment.

The office is expected to expand in output over the next few years which means there may be increased development opportunities which may also include for coordination output for up to three E-band roles performing the same function.

Responsibilities include:

1. Manage and maintain the administrative processes for NAVY special access programmes (SAP) and coalition programmes, ensuring all security paperwork is dispatched, received, and correctly processed in good time.
2. Manage and maintain records pertaining to all NAVY SPECAP personnel, coalition billets and NAVY SPECAP facilities; storage and maintenance of hard and soft copy classified files and electronic files in the SPECAP office, ensuring adherence to correct security protocols throughout and raising any concerns to SPECAP SO2 / SAP Cap Mgr and SPECAP Team Leader when required.
3. Act as the SASM for the coalition system and equipment and the associated secure facility, liaising with Mil Strat Effects Security Manager as required.
4. Provide timely advice to NAVY SAP senior compartment owners (SCOs), compartment administrators (CAs) and local CAs (LCAs) on all matters related to the management and administration of NAVY SAPs.
5. Act as focal point and adviser for all administrative requirements for UK NAVY personnel participating in exercises involving programme activity.
6. Act as escort for the carriage of classified / code word material in accordance with the appropriate security guidelines.
7. Very occasional requirement to work abnormal hours.

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

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

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

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing

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.

• 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 (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.

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.

Bristol, Glasgow, London, Manchester, York

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.

In January 2022, the Government Security Group released the Government Cyber Security Strategy.  With 24 key deliverables to be delivered by departments, there is a requirement for clear cybersecurity policy from the centre.

The GSG Cyber Capabilities team works with the Cyber Policy team and interfaces with the National Technical Authorities to help develop policy that is technically feasible, well-understood and implementable by departments. This includes developing actionable standards and guidance for complex existing areas of cyber policy and offering deep technical insight at the early stages of cyber policy and strategy development on emerging technology risks. 

The Cyber Capabilities team is looking to recruit an experienced Consulting Technical Architect who will provide technical expertise, oversight and advice to support the delivery of the Government Cyber Security Strategy. You will review, advise and provide oversight for technical programmes of work both within Government Security Group and across wider HMG. Supporting collaboration at scale is just as challenging for the more secure parts of government as it for any large organisation processing sensitive information. You will help us to take into careful consideration the many components (hardware and software) that go into creating the enabling platforms that underpin secure services. You will perform a useful “translation service” between the technology art of the possible and the strategies of sensitive government organisations. 

This post holder will need to demonstrate deep technical knowledge, complex stakeholder engagement experience and strategic vision to be able to shape an area of high opportunity but high ambiguity for the Government Cyber Directorate.  

Key areas of responsibility

Reporting to the G6 Head of Cyber Capabilities, you will – 

• Provide expertise and insight to governance boards for security impacting programmes and National Technical Authorities.
• Contribute to security policy development, ensuring that policies are technically feasible, compatible with technology strategy and usable by departments.
• Unblock delivery problems with technical programmes across government, providing tailored and useful advice and interventions to enable delivery.
• Contribute to the work of the horizon scanning team, ensuring that technical capabilities are well represented and rooted in reality.
• Provide technical leadership and consultancy to both internal and external development teams, ensuring infrastructure is fit for purpose, whilst meeting time and budget restraints.
• Be involved in the wider software engineering community, identifying good practices to adopt and sharing your experiences.
• Form relationships with external suppliers, identify and manage stakeholder relationships and need for senior level support, and manage internal and external relationships as appropriate.

Essential criteria:

• strong software development and application architecture experience, with good knowledge of open source technologies, testing and at least one programming language
• awareness of current and emerging security issues
• understanding of agile environments, continual delivery techniques and devops cultures
• understanding of how to influence senior management and communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences
• ability to work with initiative, accurately and calmly in a fast-paced environment
• ability to shape and influence government strategy
• a view of technology and security as an enabler of great services

Desirable criteria:

• an eagerness to influence how digital services are delivered, both at GSG and across government
• an awareness of how to budget in an on-demand environment and an understanding of legal implications 
• experience of cloud technologies
• experience designing and implementing secure systems
• a willingness to travel to other government organisation locations

strong software development and application architecture experience, with good knowledge of open source technologies, testing and at least one programming language

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
• Changing and Improving

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

• Providing technical and security advice
• Describing emerging security issues
• Describing agile environments, continual delivery techniques and devops cultures

Alongside your salary of £50,694, Cabinet Office contributes £13,687 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 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.

*London, Birmingham, Gillingham (Kent) – *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.

The UKFIU has a wide remit and  we are looking for committed individuals to join us. A career in the UKFIU offers a varied and challenging role, with opportunities to progress and develop your career in your chosen professional area.

Your varied duties mean that every day will bring a new challenge. The roles on offer sit within our Operations function.

Whatever your role you will be making a difference.

The UKFIU sits at the heart of the Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) regime, providing the gateway to reporters and a repository of data to inform law enforcement. Working within one of the teams within the main three functions offers a fascinating insight into high-end operational activity and working across a number of risk areas.

You do not need a background in law enforcement or finance to join our team.

To tackle serious and organised crime, we need a diverse team of skilled individuals to alert law enforcement to potential instances of money laundering and terrorist financing. We need individuals who are motivated by protecting the public, pay keen attention to detail and have an interest in financial crime.

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

Duties will be varied and will include the following key responsibilities:

• To provide effective administration support to  UKFIU functions.
• Assessment of Suspicious Activity Reports under Part 7 of Proceeds of Crime Act in order to ensure that they comply with the legislation;
• Making decisions in an operational environment within the strict time limits laid out in law;
• Dealing with enquiries from the reporting sector and partners including all areas of law enforcement;
• Communications in relation to the SARs regime and coordination with other areas of law enforcement, internally and externally to the NCA;
• Undertake the initial identification and development of intelligence opportunities to address priority threat areas.

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

• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions

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

• Experience of prioritising and managing competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of assessing information, conducting analysis and presenting results
• An understanding of the illicit finance landscape including of relevant legislation (UK and international) affecting UKFIU activity and the UK SAR regime.
• An understanding of the use of intelligence and evidence by law enforcement/government.

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

• Experience of prioritising and managing competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of assessing information, conducting analysis and presenting results
• An understanding of the illicit finance landscape including of relevant legislation (UK and international) affecting UKFIU activity and the UK SAR regime.

Alongside your salary of £30,740, National Crime Agency contributes £8,299 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Whatever your role, we take your career and development seriously, and want to enable you to build a really successful career with the Agency and wider Civil Service.

If you are an active police pension member immediately prior to joining the NCA, you can continue your membership throughout your employment with us as if you were a serving police officer. If you do remain an active member and subsequently return to a police force, you should be able to continue your membership there too.

All officers in the NCA are members of the UK Civil Service. You will be eligible for:

• Civil Service pension scheme
• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service
• Training and development opportunities
• Cycle2work scheme

We take the welfare of NCA officers very seriously. All staff have access to Occupational Health services and there are a number of staff representative groups. We also have a range of sporting and other activities on offer.

We can provide flexible working arrangements if the role in question is suitable. These include flexi-time, job sharing and compressed hours (working contracted hours over a shorter period).

*London, Birmingham, Gillingham (Kent) – *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.

The UKFIU has a wide remit and  we are looking for committed individuals to join us. A career in the UKFIU offers a varied and challenging role, with opportunities to progress and develop your career in your chosen professional area.

Your varied duties mean that every day will bring a new challenge. The roles on offer sit within our Operations function.

Whatever your role you will be making a difference.

The UKFIU sits at the heart of the Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) regime, providing the gateway to reporters and a repository of data to inform law enforcement. Working within one of the teams within the main three functions offers a fascinating insight into high-end operational activity and working across a number of risk areas.

You do not need a background in law enforcement or finance to join our team.

To tackle serious and organised crime, we need a diverse team of skilled individuals to alert law enforcement to potential instances of money laundering and terrorist financing. We need individuals who are motivated by protecting the public, pay keen attention to detail and have an interest in financial crime.

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

We have a wide remit and  are looking for committed individuals to join us. A career in the UKFIU is varied and rewarding, with opportunities to progress and develop your career in your chosen professional area. Whatever your role you will be making a difference. Your varied duties mean that every day will bring a new challenge. The often time-critical nature of your activities will mean you must be able to multi-task and prioritise. The roles on offer sit within our Operations function.

Duties will be varied across Operations teams but all will include the following key responsibilities:

• Assessment of Suspicious Activity Reports under Part 7 of Proceeds of Crime Act in order to ensure that they comply with legislation.
• Line manage officers within your team supporting them in their work and promoting their personal development.
• Making decisions in an operational environment within the strict time limits laid out in law.
• Dealing with enquiries from the reporting sector and partners including all areas of law enforcement.
• Governance, management and communications in relation to the SARs regime, and coordination with other areas of law enforcement, internally and externally to the NCA.
• Supervise the initial identification and development of intelligence opportunities to address priority threat areas.
• Undertake Ad-Hoc Project work to support Team and UKFIU priorities.

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

• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions

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

• Previous experience of prioritising and managing competing demands in a fast paced environment with responsibility for team outcomes.
• Experience of engaging with stakeholders in UK Law Enforcement working to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• A good understanding of the illicit finance landscape including of relevant legislation (UK and international) affecting UKFIU activity and the UK SAR regime.
• A good understanding of the use of intelligence and evidence by law enforcement/government including managing risk to integrity of sensitive data.

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

• Previous experience of prioritising and managing competing demands in a fast paced environment with responsibility for team outcomes.
• Experience of engaging with stakeholders in UK Law Enforcement working to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• A good understanding of the illicit finance landscape including of relevant legislation (UK and international) affecting UKFIU activity and the UK SAR regime.

Alongside your salary of £38,642, National Crime Agency contributes £10,433 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Whatever your role, we take your career and development seriously, and want to enable you to build a really successful career with the Agency and wider Civil Service.

If you are an active police pension member immediately prior to joining the NCA, you can continue your membership throughout your employment with us as if you were a serving police officer. If you do remain an active member and subsequently return to a police force, you should be able to continue your membership there too.

All officers in the NCA are members of the UK Civil Service. You will be eligible for:

• Civil Service pension scheme
• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service
• Training and development opportunities
• Cycle2work scheme

We take the welfare of NCA officers very seriously. All staff have access to Occupational Health services and there are a number of staff representative groups. We also have a range of sporting and other activities on offer.

We can provide flexible working arrangements if the role in question is suitable. These include flexi-time, job sharing and compressed hours (working contracted hours over a shorter period).

*London – *For London based roles your contractual place of work will be Endeavour Square. 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 Spring Gardens, or such other reasonable location, on a temporary basis. For the avoidance of doubt as your contractual place of work is Endeavour House, 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.”

The National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU) delivers both the threat leadership response and the National specialist operational response. This approach of retaining operational capability alongside the threat leadership element is a different approach to the way we tackle other mainstream SOC threats. It recognises the need to keep pace with technological change with in house specialist expertise working in a multi-disciplinary environment. Working on a national and international level we respond in fast time to rapidly changing threats. This is done using innovative approaches and ground breaking techniques to target cyber criminals causing the greatest threat to the UK. The National Cyber Crime Unit are looking to implement a step change in the UK’s overall capability to tackle Cyber Crime, supporting our partners both in industry and Law enforcement to better protect themselves against Cyber Crime.

Our remit is wide with a variety of teams working across the 4 Ps ( Prepare, Pursue, Prevent, Protect) including:

• Cyber Engineering
• Incident Management
• Intelligence
• Investigations
• Strategy & Partnership

NCCU leads and co-ordinates Team Cyber UK’s response to cyber- crime, which assures a local, regional and national joint response. We work collaboratively with partners to understand the growing use of cyber as an enabler of serious crime types, developing long-term, sustainable capability to tackle the cyber threat, to enhance the law enforcement response. This enables the National Cyber Crime Unit to determine the most effective way of tackling the growing threat.

The National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU) leads the UK’s fight against cybercrime and uses specialist capabilities and expertise to support law enforcement partners across the UK and coordinate the entire UK response to cybercrime.

Tactical Research & Development (TR&D) Officer – G5 NCCU

The National Cyber Crime Unit’s Tactical Research & Development team (TR&D) are an operational deployment team that supports both national and international investigations. We develop and deploy technical solutions and provide technical expertise for the NCA and wider law enforcement  community to enhance investigations into high-end serious organised crime including: Cyber Crime, Child Sexual Exploitation, Firearms and Controlled Drugs. TR&D officers work closely with NCA investigation teams, UK police and international law enforcement agencies to offer specialist advice and innovative niche capabilities in areas such as encryption, malware, cryptocurrencies, coding, network investigations and the Dark Web.

This is an exciting opportunity where you will contribute to, and be directly involved in, the disruption of serious and organised criminals. In addition, you would be joining an organisation that offers employees access to a range of learning and professional development opportunities.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy in response to time-critical active criminal incidents in the UK and around the world.
• Analyse and interpret data to provide targeted intelligence and evidential packages to investigation teams, wider law-enforcement and government departments.
• Develop specialised skill sets in order to become subject matter experts in cyber-related areas such as Malware, Encryption, Obfuscation and Cryptocurrencies.
• Provide technical support and create bespoke technical solutions for NCCU/NCA investigation teams and UK and international law enforcement.
• Work with UK and international partners in government, academia and industry to build relationships, develop techniques and define best practice.
• Participate in developing and implementing new digital forensic methods and operating procedures
• Continuously improve cyber investigation capabilities in order to keep pace with new and developing threats

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

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

• Background in either digital forensics, penetration testing, reverse engineering or malware analysis
• Knowledge of coding (e.g Python) and/or scripting (e.g Bash)
• Experience working with, and in depth knowledge of both Linux and Windows operating systems
• Experience of internet technologies (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS) and technology trends (e.g. crypto currency)

Alongside your salary of £30,740, National Crime Agency contributes £8,299 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).