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Please refer to Job Description

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.

HM Courts and Tribunals Service

Region:  South East

Job Title:  Regional Safety and Security Officer

Location:  Various locations across SE Region

Duration:  Permanent

Pay Span or equivalent:  HEO

Postholders must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Background:

HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is one of government’s largest agencies, employing around 16,000 staff, with a gross annual budget of c£1.6bn, and operating across around 350 sites across England and Wales. Our work underpins justice, affecting the lives of millions every year.

Consequently, there are high expectations of all staff regardless of the job they do, and high performance is expected from everybody. The organisation is continuously adopting new or better ways of working to ensure that it focuses on just that which is essential.

All staff will need to display a commitment to four key principles: Continuous change, LEAN principles, managing uncertainty and improving performance. All those appointed to new roles in HMCTS must be wholeheartedly committed to these principles and evidence this in their application.

Key Purpose

• To advise and assist the Head of the Regional Support Unit and Delivery Director on security, health and safety and fire safety matters to ensure that the Region complies with HMCTS’s operational requirements
• To provide real time advice, support and guidance to Cluster Managers and their staff to enable compliance with HMCTS’s security and safety policies and requirements.
• To ensure that minimum security and safety standards are complied with and all areas of significant risk and vulnerability are brought to the attention of local management and escalated if appropriate
• To monitor and promote all security and safety activities within the Region, including providing support for specific threats, risks and incidents.

The postholder will be required to travel in the South East Region to undertake a rolling programme of fire risk assessments, security and health and safety inspections on behalf of the Region.  Whilst the Region covers a large geographical area, there will be scope to take control of the schedule of visits and plan work commitments to allow for working weeks partially in the office and partially out in the Region at venues. The corporate lease car scheme will be available upon completion of the standard probation period.

Confidence in providing advice, guidance and support on Fire Safety and Security Matters will be required for staff and Judiciary in line with policies and procedures, making use of support networks from Regional and National colleagues along with professional bodies.

Liaison will occasionally be required with Police force Judicial Harassment Protocol points of contact to assess security incidents and threats to Judiciary. There will be processes to follow to remove unwanted social media postings that may be in breach of legislation.

There will be various regular meetings that you will attend to represent the Region (virtual or face to face).

The post holder will also be a requirement for the post holder to deliver the annual staff training sessions on Fire and Incident Control Procedures working to HMCTS training briefs.

Training and Qualifications

The successful candidate will receive full training in the role and be expected to complete the following qualifications:

• Fire Risk Assessor Training (PAS79 format)
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health (working towards a NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health)
• Role specific security courses provided by the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI)
• Work towards achieving membership of professional bodies relative to the role (IOSH, IFE etc.)

Key Responsibilities

Operations

• Advise and support Regional staff, Cluster Managers and their staff on security matters and, where appropriate identify, lead and review elements of security, including risks faced, threats received and management of operational security matters within your Region against the national framework.
• Advise and support Regional staff, Cluster Managers and their staff on fire safety matters and, where appropriate, identify, lead and review elements of fire safety, including risks faced and management of compliance with fire safety legislation within you Region.
• Advise and support Regional staff, Cluster Managers and their staff on health and safety matters and, where appropriate identify, lead and review elements of health and safety created by the undertakings of HMCTS, including risks faced and legislative compliance.
• Provide input into national security, fire safety and health and safety policies and arrangements and ensure effective dissemination and monitoring of the implementation of business-relevant guidance that supports the operational security and safety needs of HMCTS.
• Support HMCTS Security and Safety at Regional level to ensure that appropriate assurances are incorporated into the Region’s assurance framework and reported to the National HMCTS Security and Safety Committee.
• Advise, support and where appropriate undertake incident and accident investigations of significant events which take place within the Region, producing lessons learned and providing the appropriate level of support to court staff to ensure future incidents are mitigated against
• Monitor the Security and Safety performance of TFM providers and contractors in premises and work with HMCTS Property Directorate and Procurement and courts and tribunals to ensure compliance with HMCTS’s security and safety policies and arrangements
• Provide, where appropriate, and arrange/facilitate training on security and safety matters, including the delivery of the Fire and Incident Control Officers training, and maintain accurate, up to date records of trained officers throughout the Region.
• Develop, review and monitor the training requirements for the Region, which will include ensuring compliance with the HMCTS policy Training schedules, as well as delivering Fire and Incident Control training as and when appropriate.

Managing casework

• Advise and assist managers and operational staff on security and safety risk assessments (security self-assessments, generic risk assessments, safety inspections and fire risk assessments) for staff, visitors and premises ensuring that security and safety risks are identified and evaluated regularly at the appropriate level and drive efficiencies by sharing significant findings and best practice across Regions.
• Provide input into analysing and progressing personal injury claims, managed by HMCTS Security and Safety, made against HMCTS, ensuring the reputation of the Agency is maintained.
• Provide input into analysing and progressing workplace reasonable adjustments and bespoke applications for reasonable adjustments, managed by HMCTS Security and Safety, under the HMCTS Access to Work scheme.
• Manage a full programme of building and management system inspections and audits to check compliance with security and safety policies and legislation, ensuring that each building’s arrangements are reviewed at least once every three years or sooner should the risk dictate.
• Analyse, review and monitor Action plans and the implementation thereof and quarterly self-assessment reports arising from the above inspections/audits and policy requirements, ensuring that targeted advice, guidance and support is provided at local level where appropriate.

Analysis

• Identify and provide input into the setting of security, health and safety and fire safety compliance targets for the Region against the backdrop of the national security and safety targets.
• Lead and produce the processes for reporting against these targets.
• Produce monthly and quarterly trend analyses of security and safety incidents and accidents for consideration within Region and contribute to the national trend analysis.
• Initiate local security and safety initiatives to resolve and mitigate against security and safety risks.

Communicating with the public, the judiciary, other court & tribunals users and representatives of other agencies and organisations

• Advise and support managers and staff on general security and safety issues as well as specific security threats, safety risks or incidents and accidents.
• Lead as the first “specialist” point of contact on Region for all security and safety matters with staff, judicial office holders, justice stakeholders and others when matters are beyond the competency of local staff and managers.
• Initiate, promote and improve security and safety education and awareness to operational staff and stakeholders at Regional and Cluster levels.

Representation

• Act as professional support for the Region’s Health and Safety Committee and any other Committee arrangements so determined by the Region.
• Lead, at a national forum, on the security and safety needs and requirements of your Region to ensure that best practice is identified and shared with other officers and ensuring that the operational requirements of HMCTS are met.
• Represent and provide input into the security and safety needs of your Region with HMCTS Property/TFM providers for local/ Regional projects which have security and safety implications.
• Represent and where appropriate resolve security and safety matters with Regional stakeholders, such as the DTUS, CPS and Probation Service on matters affecting your Region.  Where necessary identify national implications, and assist HMCTS Security and Safety to review central policy and arrangements.
• Represent HMCTS Security and Safety at Regional level.
• Lead on the escalation of all significant Regional issues to HMCTS Security and Safety and provide in put into the central team to ensure the operational implications are fully considered.

Specialisms

Assist HMCTS Security and Safety, the Delivery Director and Head of Regional Support Unit to embed the security and safety policies and procedures. This will include:

• Disseminating security and safety policies and guidance and working to implement these effectively throughout the Region.
• Monitoring compliance, whilst providing targeted support and guidance in identified areas of vulnerability and non- compliance.
• Administering systems and processes for measuring operational compliance with relevant security and safety policies.
• Identify and investigate incidents relating to safety and security and draft relevant reports for review by management.

Accountability

• Reporting to the Operational Manager of the Regional Support Unit.

Other duties

The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post.

Application Process:

To apply for this position please complete the online application form, ensuring you provide the following:

A 500 word statement of suitability which demonstrates why you should be considered for the post and how your skills / attributes meet the criteria outlined in the Key Responsibilities section above

and

A 250-word suitability statement against each of the Lead Success Profile Behaviours (Level 3):

• Working Together

If selected for interview, the Success Profile Behaviours listed below will also be tested / assessed (Level 3).

• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating & Influencing
• Working Together

Interviews will also test three Success Profile Strengths.

Please also note that interviews will be conducted via MS Teams.

Further information on Success Profile Behaviours and Strengths, as well as the required standards for this post (Level 3), can be found at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles

If we receive applications from more suitable candidates than we have vacancies for at this time, we may hold suitable applicants on a reserve list for 12 months, and future vacancies requiring the same skills and experience could be offered to candidates on the reserve list without a new competition.

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce and pride ourselves as being an employer of choice. To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace, visit:

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity

The MoJ is proud to be Level 3 Disability Confident. Disability Confident is the approach through which we offer guaranteed interviews for all people with disabilities meeting the minimum criteria for the advertised role as set out in the job description.

Terms & Conditions:

Flexible working options

HMCTS offers a flexible working system in many of its offices.

Job Sharing and Reduced Hours

All applications for job sharing or reduced hours will be treated fairly and on a case by case basis in accordance with the MoJ’s flexible working policy and equality policy.

Excess Fares and Relocation Allowances

This job is not eligible for relocation allowances, but excess fares may be considered in accordance with MoJ’s excess fares allowance policy.

Please refer to Job Description

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

• Working Together
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing

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

City of Westminster, London, SW1A 2HB

The MOD’s Key responsibility is to protect the security, independence and interests of the UK, at home and abroad, working closely with our allies and partners. Chief Operating Officer (COO) Organisation directly leads the corporate enabling functions of Legal and Safety and has recently also taken the lead of the Security function, with the Directorate of Security and Resilience (DSR) team. COO is focused on raising the profile of resilience across Defence, including Head Office, delivering the MOD’s security and operational responsibilities across the world.

The Directorate of Security and Resilience (DSR) branch in MOD Head Office is responsible for developing, promulgating and monitoring the Department’s protective security policy and resilience standards, and for advising Ministers and senior officials on a wide range of issues related to protective security policy. DSR sets policy for personnel security, including vetting; policing and physical security, including guarding; nuclear security; and technical and international security issues, including the security relationship with Defence industry.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

This Band D post in the Vetting team in DSR is one of nine posts undertaking personnel security clearance (Vetting) casework on Civil Servants and Defence Contractors for high risk, complex and contentious cases.

We are looking for an extraordinary individual who is a team player, energetic and enthusiastic, always able to multi-task and who enjoys being flexible.

The successful candidate will be required to handle sensitive and personal data and connect key pieces of information to determine the best course of action in line with Cabinet Office and MOD policy and guidelines.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team ensuring that success is maintained, managed and is in line with policy, strategy and organisational visions.

As part of our Vetting Casework Team, this busy and demanding role requires the post-holder to use initiative to organise their workload to meet competing and often changing deadlines. You will need to be prepared to work flexibly to support colleagues and priority demands.

What will the successful candidate be doing?

–         Use sound judgement, evidence and knowledge to arrive at accurate, expert and professional decisions whilst ensuring all information is handled appropriately and with care, upholding the ‘vetting in confidence’ principle.

–         Assess and make decisions on security clearances, considering whether any identified risks can be mitigated, consulting the local risk owner where appropriate.

–         Manage case files ensuring that receipt/return is logged in the receipt book.

–         Monitor the DSR multi-user inbox daily, reviewing new enquiries and effectively prioritising them in order of urgency and importance.

–         Advise key stakeholders (such as human resources and the security community) on referrals regarding postings, appointments and access to sensitive material.

–         Manage the daily triaging of new referrals into the team.

–         Create appeal pack which includes briefing material and an Appeal Hearing Introduction for the delegated Deciding Officer.

Essential Skills:

• Excellent writing skills.
• Due to regular engagement with stakeholders the post holder must demonstrate strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• The post holder needs be a self-starter and be able to proactively identify emerging issues and have an aptitude for seeking out solutions to them.
• Proficient IT skills with a good knowledge of using excel and outlook.

Desirable Skills:

• Have experience of dealing with personnel security casework.

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace

Alongside your salary of £27,950, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,546 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The Queen’s birthday.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Location

We operate a hybrid working model and fully support flexibility with colleagues already based across the UK working from home and linked to one of our core locations in Newport, Titchfield (Fareham), London, Manchester, Edinburgh or Darlington.

For this role you will be linked to one of the core locations, the frequency of attendance at our offices is agreed with you as relevant to your role.

Are you passionate about Cyber Security?

Do you like thinking outside the box and applying creative solutions to complex problems?

Are you a cyber security professional experienced in lead a security operations centre? Are you looking for a challenging role to evolve and expand the core security operations services across the organisations and work on cross government initiatives?

Do you want to work in an organisation that champions diversity and inclusivity, and has been voted by Glassdoor as top in the UK for Work-life balance for the last 2 years in a row?

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is looking for an experienced cyber security professional to lead the cyber security function in the Security and Information Management (SaIM) directorate.

The primary focus of the Cyber Security Principal will be the leadership of the Cyber Security and Cyber intelligence teams, to motivate the teams to deliver a world class cyber security function and set the strategic direction.

You will lead a team of monitoring and response analysts delivering a quality assured cyber operations and incident response service.

The role will deliver through a sound understanding of security policy and procedures, measuring effectiveness in the business and increase security culture.

In addition, the role will have a thorough comprehension of;

• Detection and analysis principles, enabling the leadership of security incident investigations,
• A broad understanding of security to provide multi-layered advice,
• A drive to develop and improve security capabilities both technically and procedurally.

Responsibilities 

• As the Cyber Security Monitoring and Threat Principal you will lead wider implementation of a monitoring strategy and vulnerability strategy, ensuring roadmaps are achieved as expected, ensuring requirements, policies, and standards to govern all activities and outputs are met.
• Provide mentorship for your team and organise them to deliver efficiently and effectively.
• Provide seamless security operations integrated into ONS business operations, verifying the effectiveness of estate-wide security measures and effective response to security incidents.
• Review high-priority or high-complexity analysis of security event data to manage security incident response, making key decisions on reporting and escalation
• Understand and prioritise actions on Cyber Security risks, audit requirements and data value, and provide specialist or complex guidance to vulnerability management teams and external senior stakeholders.
• Establish a detailed understanding of ONS data security and architectures enabling the delivery of a consistent security advice.
• Develops ONS security policies and procedures to meet the corporate, regulatory, and legal requirements.
• Builds successful working relationships with key stakeholders to improve the security of ONS.

Recognised higher education in an IT related area and/or certification from a recognised body in digital security e.g. GIAC, ISC2, ISACA, BCS, CompTIA etc.

Essential Criteria

As a Cyber Security Principal, the ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent investigative skills, strong problem and trouble shooting skills.
• Good knowledge of common industry cyber security frameworks and standards, NIST, MITRE, ATT & CK etc.
• Strong decision-making capabilities with a proven ability to act decisively and remain calm under pressure.
• Leadership of a team of technical security professionals with experience of supporting continual development through coaching and mentoring.

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

• Leadership
• Seeing the Big Picture

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

• Cyber Security Operations
• Intrusion Detection and Analysis
• Protective Security
• Secure Operations Management

Alongside your salary of £53,400, Office for National Statistics contributes £14,418 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

The Office for National Statistics is part of the Civil Service, and as such we share a number of key benefits with other departments, whilst also having our own unique offerings to support our 5400 valued colleagues across the business.

Whether you are hearing about us for the first time or already know a bit about our organisation, we hope that the benefits pack attached (bottom of page) will give you a great insight into the benefits and facilities available to our colleagues, and our fantastic working culture.

We are committed to supporting our people’s wellbeing by offering flexible ways of working that support a healthy work life balance. We are happy to explore opportunities with you about working flexibly in line with our hybrid working policies.

We offer a supportive and active community of security professionals which you will contribute to, helping ensure you and your colleagues get the training, development and opportunities you need to progress your career.

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.