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

The JIO is responsible for producing all-source assessments that support the Prime Minister, National Security Council and other senior policy makers to deliver the Government’s national security and foreign policy priorities.

We are looking for a high calibre candidate to join the JIO’s growing Deterrence team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the centre of the fast moving national security machinery, helping to shape the UK’s response to priority issues for HMG.

You will make a significant contribution to the production of all-source strategic assessments that serve as the analytical foundation for a range of nuclear deterrence policy decisions.

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and be able to convey complex information concisely in written or verbal form, including to senior stakeholders. You will be highly organised and able to work across several different work strands at any given time. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player. You might develop close working relationships with colleagues across the organisation and across Whitehall, with teams in MoD (DNO, DI CP-Nuc, DI CA-MST, DI CA-Maritime), AWE, DSTL, other government departments and international organisations.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Support the analysis of information from a range of sources to produce timely, robust and policy-relevant assessments on deterrence-related matters. You might have responsibility for a sub-theme, taking the lead in authoring short-form products read by senior officials including the Prime Minister. You will contribute to longer assessments.

Routinely use structured analytical techniques in your own work, or contribute to group analysis activities.

Develop subject matter expertise in deterrence issues and an appreciation of policy requirements and how assessments inform policy decisions.

Establish working relationships with JIO colleagues, Whitehall departments and international allies. You might consult academics, think tanks and private sector analysis.

On occasion contribute to the wider team’s work (weapons and counter proliferation) or to wider JIO work, to support colleagues, to respond to crises, or to expand your own expertise and experience.

This post is only open to British Citizens. Some dual nationals may be ineligible. The successful candidate must obtain Developed Vetting (DV) clearance if not already held. As they will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process.  Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage. 

The successful candidate should hold or be prepared to undertake the New Analyst Programme (NAP), or Fundamentals of Defence Intelligence, Defence Intelligence IT Course and Defence Intelligence Analysis Module courses and pass the subsequent City and Guilds exam in intelligence assessment.

Essential Criteria

• A proven ability to work under pressure and the ability to prioritise across a number of competing tasks.
• Demonstrable interest in, or existing experience of, deterrence issues which could include geostrategic foreign policy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.

Desirable criteria:

In the event of a strong field of candidates at interview, the following desirable criteria will be considered to distinguish the order or merit:

• Understanding of deterrence issues.
• Experience of evidence-based analysis, assessment or national security policy.

A strong existing network of contacts across government or international.

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

• Working Together
• Leadership
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Delivering at Pace

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

• Written and Visual Communication of Intelligence Assessment (Foundation)
• Co-Operation, Co-Ordination and Challenge (Foundation)
• Informing Decision Making (Foundation)

Alongside your salary of £34,850, Ministry of Defence contributes £9,409 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.

Posts based in London will attract the relevant London weighting.

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.

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.

Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

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/.

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

Do you want to be at the heart of real Defence issues and play a key role in the United Kingdom’s (UK) national security?

Established in April 2016, the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) delivers nuclear capability to deter threats and protect our nation. The DNO oversees all defence nuclear business (excluding operations) and is responsible for providing nuclear deterrence; sponsoring the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (all the organisations, programmes and people that sustain the UK’s nuclear deterrent); and advising on UK nuclear policy, planning and international co-operation on nuclear matters.

The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for over 60 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, and that of our NATO Allies. To ensure that we have a credible and capable nuclear deterrent for as long as the security situation requires, we are building four new nuclear armed submarines – known as the Dreadnought Class – and replacing our nuclear warheads. These renewal programmes will utilise world-leading technology and are a showcase in science and engineering, highlighting the prowess of British industry.

Here at DNO we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do but is also essential for a thriving and successful organisation. We know that diverse teams bring a wide range of perspectives, experiences and ideas, which lead to better decision-making, creativity and innovation. We have a culture where differences are celebrated and our people feel supported, included and empowered. Join us and be part of an organisation that truly values diversity and inclusion and makes a positive impact on the world.

The Strategic Systems Performance Analysis and Assessment Group (SSPAG) supports the Nuclear Deterrent through a programme of analysis, assessments and audits of key capabilities and military operations. Our assessments are central to senior decision making within the Ministry of Defence. You will be joining a small team of internal auditors who are responsible for the delivery of timely, high-quality audits and assessments. We provide evaluations of compliance and effectiveness of key Nuclear Deterrent capabilities, often at the direct request of senior decision makers such as the Secretary of State, the Permanent Secretary and the Chief of Defence Staff.

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

The role is dual purpose as both an Internal Auditor for Nuclear Deterrent capabilities and also SSPAG’s Information Technology Security Officer (ITSO).

As the SSPAG ITSO you will advise on and deliver the group’s Cyber and Information Security activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide Information Technology / Digital / Cyber Security advice to the Head of SSPAG, specifically in relation to SSPAG-owned IT systems.
• Act as the SSPAG liaison with Ministry of Defence Information / Cyber Security authorities.
• Operate in co-ordination with the SSPAG Branch Security Officer to assure Information Security.
• Operate in co-ordination with the SSPAG Security Assurance Coordinator (SAC) to deliver IT Security compliance activities.
• Produce and enforce Information Security policies for SSPAG’s IT system, ensuring the protection of classified and Special Access Programme information held on SSPAG IT Systems.
• Conduct assurance activity with respect to SSPAG-owned IT systems.

 

As a SSPAG Auditor you will support assurance and consultation services provided to Defence operators, capability owners and senior decision makers within the Nuclear Deterrent Programme, supporting audit activity across a range of capabilities and operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the audit team’s evaluations of compliance, effectiveness and performance of Nuclear Deterrent capabilities and operations. 
• Monitor, develop and maintain the appropriate and necessary techniques, tools, data and methodologies to enable your responsibilities to be carried out effectively
• Contribute to Audit briefings, presentations and reports.

 Flexible and condensed working patterns can be considered for this post, but due to security constraints the role is not suitable for hybrid working. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application. 

We are looking for someone with an analytical mindset, who enjoys understanding complex problems and can provide credible insight into an audit topic or advice on Information / Cyber Security. Whether you have a background in cyber security assurance or in governance and risk management, you would be supported to expand and develop your skills within SSPAG.

You will have:

• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information in a concise and compelling fashion to stakeholders using different tools and methods.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to produce qualitative and quantitative evaluations.
• Good team work and collaboration skills, with the ability to plan and deliver against timeframes and schedules set by other areas of Defence.

Desirable Qualifications:

Level 6 (degree) qualification, or equivalent experience, in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) or other technical discipline.

Candidates would benefit from having one or more of the following qualifications, skills and experience.

• Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) certificates or awards; or
• ISO27001 Lead Auditor; or
• Information Security certificates or awards – NCSC Certified Professional (CCP), ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Desirable Skills:

• Conducting audits, studies, research, assessments, investigations or inspections. ·
• Developing or delivering UK Government Information / Cyber Security policies and best practice.

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

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

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Leadership
• Changing and Improving

Alongside your salary of £34,850, Ministry of Defence contributes £9,409 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

We truly believe that the MOD is a great place to work, and we offer a unique employee experience. We want to ensure that every single employee feels appreciated and fairly rewarded and offer the following additional benefits:

• Learning and development tailored to your role and broader skill development, enabling you to build a long-term career in your chosen area. Where appropriate there will be offers of training under our apprenticeship schemes.
• 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 annual leave rising to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• On-site Gym
• Cycle Loan (Advance on Salary)
• Thank You Scheme
• Defence Sports & Recreational Association (DSRA)
• Defence Discount Service
• On-site Nursery

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

Please note SSPAG is situated 2 flights underground. With no access to a lift or windows.

Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.

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.

Croydon, Manchester

Responsibilities

Your main day to day responsibilities will be:

• Planning and implementation of organisation-wide auditing processes and procedures for the management of risk to the success or integrity of the business, arising from the use of information technology hardware or data
• Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the risk management processes across the organisation and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Conduct reviews, audits, and assessments and feedback findings to the relevant parties
• Communicate outcomes to stakeholders to support effective security, risk management and decision-making, and advise stakeholders on recommendations in the context of their business outcomes
• Work within established security and risk management governance structures, usually under supervision to support, review and undertake straightforward audit activities such as: helping with the analysis and derivation of business-supporting security needs; undertaking cyber security related audits; control assessments and other audit activities
• Interpret and contribute to the development of audit-related policy and assure the ongoing appropriateness of policy in accordance with regulation and wider departmental and government policies
• Understand the applicability of appropriate legislation and regulations
• Provide advice to address identified cyber security related risks by applying of a variety of security testing, which may include using published guidance, standards, or experts as appropriate: the scenarios will be straightforward, and the advice given will be proportionate and contextualised to the use case. Provide straightforward advice to validate the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures, including an understanding of how to use different auditing activities and make recommendations for improvement
• Help risk or service owners to make decisions that are well informed by good and clear security advice, including contributing to documentation, reports or working within established reporting chains in a security team to a high level of quality

You may be required to perform other duties within the scope of the grade and within the limits of your skill, competence and training (see attached Role Description – Other Day to Day Activities).

Skills and Experience

You’ll have a demonstrable passion for Cyber Security, with the following skills or some experience in:

Strategy and architecture:

• Security and Privacy
• Information Assurance (INAS) – Level 4
• Governance, Risk and Compliance
• Risk Management (BURM) – Level 4
• Audit (AUDT) – Level 4
• Quality Assurance (QUAS) – Level 5
• Advice and Guidance
• Specialist Advice (TECH) – Level 4

Relationships and Engagement

• Stakeholder Management
• Stakeholder Relationship Management (RLMT) – Level 4

The skills listed above are reflective of the Home Office DDaT Profession Skills and Competency Model (based on the industry standard SFIA framework).

Essential Criteria

Please see below for the relevant skills required for your role:

• Auditing security policy documentation, working in line with best practice principles for information security and risk management
• Developing technical knowledge in order to understand the security impacts of any changes, and applying yourself to manage these
• Absorbing potentially large amounts of conflicting information and using it to produce recommendations and solutions, leveraging analysis to enhance business performance
• Demonstrating strong stakeholder skills in order to communicate and influence colleagues around the impact of security issues

Desirable Criteria

Ideally you will also have the following skills or some experience in:

• Managing risk management and audit tools
• Audit experience within a large government department
• CISSP
• NIST CSF 800-53
• ISEB Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CiSMP)
• ISEB Practitioner Certificate in Information Risk Management is desirable

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

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

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

• Risk Management (BURM)
• Audit (AUDT)
• Specialist Advice (TECH)

• An in-year performance bonus scheme.
• A Civil Service pension with employer contribution rates of between 26.6% and 30.3%, depending upon salary.
• 25 days annual leave on appointment, plus 8 days public holidays and 1 day for the King’s Birthday, rising further with service.
• Flexible working options to enable you to achieve the work life balance that right for you including part-time, flexi time and job sharing.
• Training and development opportunities tailored to your role.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• Season ticket loans and rental deposit loans.
• Cycle to work and payroll giving.
• Employee discounts – including a huge number of retailers, Microsoft Home Use programme and gym membership.
• A variety of staff recognition schemes including thank you vouchers.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including monthly mindfulness sessions.
• Staff support networks.
• Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid.
• Maternity and adoption support leave (paternity leave) of 2 weeks full pay.
• Up to five days paid leave for volunteering.
• Study leave and support for studying for a qualification or other accredited development relevant to your role.

Portsmouth – Lynx House, 1 Northern Road, Portsmouth

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the operational security team, where you will keep our people, buildings, and assets safe and secure. You will work with other Estates colleagues within your building to achieve outcomes. You’ll use your knowledge to give advice and make decisions.

See what it’s like to work at HMRC: find out more about us or ask our colleagues a question. Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.

You will be responsible for assuring the efficient and effective management of all aspects of operational and physical security at one of the Regional Centre’s and associated sites within the locale. You will be responsible for monitoring and reporting Key Performance Indicators associated with HRMC’s external security service providers.

You will ensure that day-to-day responsibilities for building related operational security obligations are met in accordance with the National Security Policies, including those policies that are owned by other directorates and government departments.

Operate in line with HMRC’s strategy and industry best practice to promote and enhance site security and preparedness to keep HMRC’s people, assets, and buildings safe and secure.

• Support the Commercial Business Partner in Security Service implementation and maintenance developing strong working relationships to achieve maximum value from the security contract.
• Produce and maintain building security management documentation such as regional Risk Registers and local risk assessments and security reviews., formulating the Building Security Policy in line with minimum Government Standards.
• Identify, record, and analyse all building related security risks; formulate mitigating actions and share nationally, on with the standard HMRC security templates.
• Undertake monthly security assurance reviews to ensure standards are adequate and meet existing threats and risks to the business.
• Collaborate with the external security providers to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of physical security posture via the agreed site-specific assignment instructions: to include man-guarding, patrolling, reporting, incident management, after action reviews and escalations to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Support and undertake Level One Security Assurance in the form of monthly KPIs and associated checks in line with the yet to be written policy (statutory legislation).
• Take the lead in dealing with physical security incidents in line with National Security Framework guidelines.
• Collaborate on security operations and activities with HMRC colleagues in Counter Terrorism, HMRC Security, Incident Control Officers and outside agencies such as the local Police and Fire Services.
• Communicate security status, updates, actual or potential problems, to appropriate stakeholders.
• Support and assist in emergency management and contingency planning regarding physical security issues as the operational security subject matter expert (SME), liaising with other members of the Regional Centre Building Management team such as the ICO.
• Provide SME advice and management overview of security provisions in additional sites within your areas of responsibility.
• Raise and investigate all Access Control related SIRs identify and implement contingencies.

 Essential Criteria:

• A working knowledge of operational security.
• Evidence of working with Suppliers & demonstrating strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent relationship builder, experience working across all levels in an organisation.
• Demonstration of strong customer relationship management dealing with a diverse range of challenging stakeholders at a senior level.
• A proven track record of operating at a tactical level delivering Security Services across complex sites.
• Proven track record of analysing and resolving problems, developing opportunities, and implementing innovate solutions/approaches.
• Able to demonstrate personal self-development and development of team.

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

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

• 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%

Find more about HMRC benefits in ‘Your little extras and big benefits handbook’ for further information or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service.

*London, Birmingham, Gillingham (Kent), Sunderland or Southampton (For successful candidates based outside of London or Birmingham regular and potentially overnight travel to those two locations is required.) – * ‘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 PoCC and UKFIU have a wide remit and  we are looking for a individual to join us as a senior manager of our PoCC team. That post will also have oversight of the PoCC/ UKFIU People Services team.

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.

Whatever your role you will be making a difference.

The Proceeds of Crime Centre (PoCC) delivers a statutory function of the Director General, NCA in accrediting and training financial (investigation and intelligence) officers across UK Policing and other Government Departments, ensuring consistent standards in the execution of the powers they derive from the Proceeds of Crime Act.

This role at the heart of the UK Anti-Money Laundering regime offers a varied and challenging opportunities to progress and develop your career in your chosen professional area.

The Proceeds of Crime Centre (POCC) sits within the NECC and has statutory functions under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) 2002 to train, accredit and monitor Financial Investigators (FI) and Financial Intelligence Officers (FIO) across UK Law Enforcement – in fact any organisation empowered under the Proceeds of Crime Act.  As such it oversees in excess of 3000 FI’s at present. Through this PoCC Supports the Governments Asset Recovery Action Plan by developing and delivering PoCA training and accreditation across law enforcement.

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

***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:

• Lead the PoCC Team in their accreditation regime of Financial Investigators and Intelligence Officers across England and Wales, exploring and introducing innovative ways of delivering that requirement;
• Working with the DD, G1s and other G2s, to contribute to the strategic and operational development of the department and the delivery of the PoCC statutory functions, deputising for the Head of Department as required;
• Leading strategic engagement with a range of internal and external stakeholders, to develop and maximise strategic opportunities relevant to the PoCC;
• Working closely with NECC BMT, lead the People Services aspects of PoCC and UKFIU work, in particular on Recruitment, People Engagement and associated matters;
• Working cooperatively with staff and colleagues, to promote creativity, high performance and adherence to corporate values, managing issues relating to the performance and conduct of officers, as required;
• Be passionate about diversity and developing people inclusively, strengthening their ability to deliver and enabling them to grow in their roles and careers. You will actively coach and engage people, building their resilience through supporting them in their roles and enabling their wellbeing.

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

• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing

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

• A strong understanding of the illicit finance landscape and the relevant legislation (UK and international) affecting law enforcement activity and Proceeds of Crime Centre Work.
• Experience in effective risk management and decision making with accountability for decisions made.
• Experience of managing budgets and working closely with corporate enabling functions including Finance.

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

• A strong understanding of the illicit finance landscape and the relevant legislation (UK and international) affecting law enforcement activity and Proceeds of Crime Centre Work.
• Experience in effective risk management and decision making with accountability for decisions made.

Alongside your salary of £57,640, National Crime Agency contributes £15,562 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).

Croydon, Manchester

Responsibilities

Your main day to day responsibilities will be:

• assisting in the planning and implementation of organisation-wide processes and procedures for the management of risk to the success or integrity of the business, especially those arising from the use of information technology, hardware or data. working with the team to monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the risk management processes across the organisation and help make recommendations for continuous improvement

• collaborate to conduct reviews and risk assessments when necessary and help feedback findings to the relevant parties. contribute to communicating risk assessment outcomes to stakeholders in ways that support effective security, risk management and decision-making, and advise stakeholders on their approach to risk assessment in the context of their business outcomes

• work within established security and risk management governance structures, under supervision to support, review and undertake straightforward risk management activities such as: helping with the analysis and derivation of business-supporting security needs; undertaking cyber security related risk assessments; basic threat assessments and other risk management activities

• interpret and contribute to the development of risk management-related policy and assure the ongoing appropriateness of policy in accordance with regulation and wider departmental and government policies. have some understanding of the applicability of appropriate regulations

• help to provide advice to address identified cyber security related risks by applying of a variety of security capabilities. provide straightforward advice to validate the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures, including some understanding of how to use different assurance activities and make recommendations for improvement

• help to advise risk or service owners to make decisions that are well informed by good and clear security advice, including making some contribution to reports or working within established reporting chains in a security team

Note: An employee may be required to carry out other duties within the scope of the grade and within the limits of their skill, competence and training.

Other day to day activities

You will also be expected to carry out the following day to day activities:

• help to identify process optimisation opportunities and work on the implementation of proposed solutions
• driving the collection of statistical information relating to systems security incidents and identified vulnerabilities to produce reports for senior stakeholders
• working with members of the team to ensure that everyone is up to speed with home office and security principles and developing in line with home office values
• working closely with other home office cyber security (HOCS) personnel to ensure that specialist knowledge is kept current
• assist with providing ad hoc support to it teams by answering general enquiries about information security requirements
• participating, contributing to, and supporting collaboration initiatives and career development within the community, building in-house capability via the professional community of practice
• supporting reviews of security policy documentation, including procedures, processes and security notices, to ensure that requirements from governance, such as the system security document are reflected
• helping to plan and deliver internal security audits, assisting with analysing audit data in order to help make recommendations on how we can ensure information conforms to processes, procedures and regulations
• communicating effectively with relevant teams and stakeholders regarding the importance of security considerations and respond accordingly to changes in policy and procedure
• supporting the review of internal controls following any security breach, helping to provide advice on how to remediate any vulnerabilities discovered
• working with the team on remedial solutions and helping to ensure resolution activities are carried out through liaising with the appropriate stakeholders
• working with technical teams to audit the continuous monitoring of designated systems and networks and the recording of security events and incidents to highlight system and network errors and support investigations
• ensure all identified risks are managed in accordance with home office risk management policies

Skills and Experience

You’ll have a demonstrable passion for Cyber Security, with the following skills or some experience in:

Strategy and architecture:

• Security and Privacy
• Information Assurance (INAS) – Level 3
• Governance, Risk and Compliance
• Risk Management (BURM) – Level 3
• Audit (AUDT) – Level 3
• Quality Assurance (QUAS) – Level 4
• Advice and Guidance
• Methods and Tools (METL) – Level 3

Relationships and Engagement

• Stakeholder Management
• Stakeholder Relationship Management (RLMT) – Level 4

The skills listed above are reflective of the Home Office DDaT Profession Skills and Competency Model (based on the industry standard SFIA framework).

Essential Criteria

Please see below for the relevant skills required for your role:

• Perform risk assessments including developing technical knowledge in order to identify and assess security impacts on the organisation and suggest and agree suitable mitigation
• Absorbing potentially large amounts of conflicting risk information and using it to produce recommendations and solutions, leveraging analysis to enhance business performance and reporting
• Demonstrating stakeholder skills in order to communicate and influence colleagues around the impact of security issues

Minimum Skill expectations include:

• Information risk assessment and risk management – working level

• Applied security capability – working level

• Threat understanding – awareness level

Desirable Criteria

Ideally you will also have the following skills or some experience in:

• Risk management and audit tools

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

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

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

• Risk Management (BURM)
• Specialist Advice (TECH)

Alongside your salary of £32,000, Home Office contributes £8,640 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• An in-year performance bonus scheme
• A Civil Service pension with employer contribution rates of between 26.6% and 30.3%, depending upon salary
• 25 days annual leave on appointment, plus 8 days public holidays and 1 day for the King’s Birthday, rising further with service
• Flexible working options to enable you to achieve the work life balance that right for you including part-time, flexi time and job sharing
• Training and development opportunities tailored to your role
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• Season ticket loans and rental deposit loans
• Cycle to work and payroll giving
• Employee discounts – including a huge number of retailers, Microsoft Home Use programme and gym membership
• A variety of staff recognition schemes including thank you vouchers
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including monthly mindfulness sessions
• Staff support networks
• Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
• Maternity and adoption support leave (paternity leave) of 2 weeks full pay
• Up to five days paid leave for volunteering
• Study leave and support for studying for a qualification or other accredited development relevant to your role

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Each year, around 40 million fans attend football matches in the Premier League and EFL.  Our job is to keep them safe.

This is a rare opportunity to join the Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) as part of our Inspectorate team as we look to strengthen our role in the sports safety sector.

Alongside our statutory responsibilities to licence football grounds and maintain oversight of local authorities, over the next year, the SGSA’s priorities include:

• Developing our support for women’s football;
• Improving safety processes in partnership with the Vanarama National League;
• Continuing to support grounds and local authorities with stewarding and preparations for Martyn’s Law; and
• Maintaining our commitment to fan safety through licensed standing and addressing the risks associated with persistent standing in seated areas.

• Oversee the annual SGSA licensing process for clubs in their portfolio and work with them to identify and implement improvements where concerns have been identified.
• Write coherent reports using a high standard of English and in a timely fashion
• Advising, monitoring and identifying any necessary corrective action on the provision of spectator accommodation and related licence conditions.
• Provide clear and timely advice to SGSA board on licensing applications.
• Take a risk-based approach to the SGSA regulatory role in overseeing a portfolio of certifying authorities
• Compile professional and clear business records, with responsibility for administration and associated records that are required to carry out SGSA business.
• Assisting in the formulation of best practice; providing advice and guidance on safety certification and the application of the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds to local authorities and clubs, and to others on request.
• Contribute to the cohesion, reputation and smooth running of the SGSA: adhering to corporate policies and standard operating procedures; engaging in meetings and change programs; acting as an ambassador and as appropriate spokesperson for the SGSA.
• Demonstrate an on-going commitment to personal continuous professional development as relevant to supporting the organisation in delivering its strategy and plans.
• Promoting a wider knowledge and understanding of safety at sports grounds and the role of the SGSA both nationally and internationally, including, as required, on a commercial basis.
• To carry out such other duties relevant to the post when required.

Any other duties as directed by the appropriate Deputy Head of Inspectorate or Head of Inspectorate.

Essential Criteria

• Interpersonal skills – Strong partnership working and stakeholder management experience and the ability to negotiate and influence, including in challenging circumstances.
• Project management – Proven understanding and experience of the use of project and programme management techniques, including risk management.
• Record management – Experience of auditing systems, processes and effective record management and writing reports to clients.
• Influencing skills particularly when dealing with senior management.
• Communication skills – Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to represent the SGSA to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Professional – Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Current and valid UK driving licence and exclusive use of a car insured for business use.

Desirable Criteria     

Ideally, we would look towards someone with a spectator safety background, and related qualifications and competency.

However, we welcome applicants with experience of working in other sectors who can demonstrate they can meet the criteria outlined they can meet the essential criteria.

Other desirable skills and experience

• Degree or professional qualification.
• Experience and/or understanding of the application of integrated safety management.
• Experience of working with sports at a national and/or international level.
• Experience of developing and delivering training.
• Proficiency in a second language.

Terms and conditions of service will be broadly in line with those for staff in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.  The following main terms and conditions will apply:

 Salary – The starting salary is £48,014.  Salary is paid by monthly credit transfer.

Hours – Your contracted working week will be 42 hours including meal breaks.  The nature of the work will require you to visit sports grounds in the evening and weekends. You may also be required to undertake work on behalf of the SGSA outside the UK.

Leave – 25 days per year, increasing to 30 days after four years of service, plus public holidays and Civil Service privilege leave.

Pension – New recruits to the Civil Service will be entitled to benefit from membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme.  As an employer the SGSA contributes 27.9% of an individual’s salary to the pension scheme, and the employee contributes 5.45%.  Existing Civil Servants will be eligible to retain Civil Service pension arrangements as continuous service.

Additional benefits

• Commitment to supporting continuous professional development, with learning and development opportunities, both internally and externally.
• Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career.
• Three days of paid volunteering leave.
• Competitive parental leave benefits.
• A laptop, desk, chair, monitor and any other equipment to support working from home
• Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year.

Didcot, South East England, OX11 0QR : Swindon, South West England, SN2 1SZ : City of Westminster, London (region), SW1H 0NB

Background: The UK Space Agency:

The UK Space Agency is an executive agency of the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) and provides technical advice on the government’s space strategy, supporting the UK space sector to deliver the government’s vision. 

Space is a part of everyday life. Satellites underpin our national economy, from agriculture and banking to aviation and shipping, and support our national security. Space science provides critical data to understand and address global challenges such as climate change, while missions to explore our solar system unite nations and advance humanity’s horizons.

We support a thriving space sector in the UK, which generates an annual income of £16.5 billion and employs 47,000 people across the country. 

Through our portfolio of programmes and projects, we encourage the development of national space capabilities and are an early-stage investor in space research and development.  We also promote the UK space sector’s interests and achievements; make connections to join up industry and academia; and represent the UK in international space programmes. 

We have a powerful global voice, partnering with institutions across the world, including the European Space Agency. 

More information about the Agency is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency

To discover more please watch this film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbZZ-o0IkVU

Our Inclusive Environment

We have an inclusive culture to make UK Space Agency a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it will help us be more innovative and make better decisions.

We offer first-class flexible working benefits, excellent employee well-being support and a great pension. We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.

We actively welcome applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion.

Job Purpose

Do you want to contribute to developing new innovative and resilient position, navigation and timing applications?  An exciting opportunity has become available in the UK Space Agency team that manages the ESA Navigation programme. This team is embedded in the Security and Resilience team responsible for space as a critical national infrastructure with positioning, navigation and timing from space being a key component.

You will be joining the Space Security and Resilience Team at the UK Space Agency, which is the Lead Government Department (LGD) responsible for space as a key Critical National Infrastructure and System (CNIS) sector for the UK. Positioning Navigation and Timing (PNT) is critically important to both CNIS across all sectors and wider economic development (WED) in the UK and globally, and is delivered by space systems such as GPS and Galileo. It is, by some measures, the largest space sector with the biggest impact on daily life.

In this role you will work with the UK Space Agency PNT Technical Lead and the UK delegate into the European Space Agency Navigation Programme Board to manage a portfolio of PNT programmes and activities and help shape UK Space Agency strategy on PNT. This will include shaping the UK’s approach to ensuring the resilience of space based PNT for UK CNIS and WED as well as the UK Space Agency policy and activities to foster growth in the UK PNT industry.

The key responsibilities of this role will be:

• Day to day management of UK involvement in ESA PNT programmes which currently includes NAVISP and FutureNav
• Management of the assessment of proposals for NAVISP and participation in assessment panels
• Collection of data on the impact of the funding provided for PNT activities through NAVISP and FuturePNT
• Management of the pipeline of proposals and maintenance of records including management of programme budgets
• Liaison with ESA and with delegates of other ESA member states, attendance at ESA meetings and occasional liaison with other international partners.
• Liaison with PNT industry including attendance at industry forums and organising bilateral meetings with PNT companies
• Policy briefings to the space directorate in DSIT and senior leaders within UK Space Agency
• Preparation of business cases for UK subscription to PNT programmes when required
• Regular performance reporting for PNT programmes
• Organisation of promotional events and outreach to industry
• Assistance in the development of PNT resilience strategy for the UK

UK Space Agency Generic Responsibilities (This is a requirement of all posts)

• Ensure compliance with statutory and legal provisions as set out in the UK Space Agency’s policies and procedures. In particular in relation to: Financial Regulations, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, Health and Safety, Civil Service Code, Data Protection & the Official Secrets Act.
• Comply with the behaviours and standard requisites as relevant to your post as detailed in your job description, person specification and take responsibility for continuing self-development, participating in training and development activities as required or requested by your line manager.
• Attend meetings as required some of which may be outside normal working hours

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate drive, excellent inter-personal skills, highly developed organisation and prioritisation skills, as well as strategic awareness and communication skills.  You will be able to analyse and draw conclusions from complex evidence and be able to clearly communicate these to a wide range of audiences.  You will be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, management teams, boards and committees across government and industry and be equally comfortable working independently as well as in a team.  A strong commitment to project delivery and effective cross-departmental working is essential for the role, along with collaborating and partnering with key external stakeholders.

Essential criteria

• Strong programme or project management experience
• Experience of working within programmes or policy teams and should be able to produce briefs to senior managers
• Good organisational skills and record keeping skills including use of SharePoint lists and Excel.
• Experience in writing policy and strategy documents and business cases
• Experience of working with industry stakeholders
• Willingness and aptitude for learning about complex domains such as a PNT.

Desirable criteria

• Any previous experience with PNT
• Experience in the space sector
• Experience of working with ESA
• Experience in managing innovation programmes
• Experience in the development of industrial strategy

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Developing Self and Others
• Managing a Quality Service

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Developing Self and Others

Alongside your salary of £37,470, UK Space Agency contributes £10,116 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

UKSA offers a competitive mix of benefits including:

• A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours.
  
  

• Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.

• A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30.
  
  

• An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue.
  
  

• Access to a range of retail, travel, and lifestyle employee discounts

• A generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave package.

• This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home, or elsewhere, as a personal choice (if the role is suitable for this).  If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

• The internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e., level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest.

Darlington, London

DBT Security are looking to recruit an Administration Officer to support us in the delivery of a high-quality Personnel Security and National Security Vetting (NSV) service to the wider DBT estate.

The post holder will be responsible for providing high quality administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the department, as well as supporting the effective delivery of Vetting aftercare and appeals management across the department, which are vital in ensuring the DBT Security are able to effectively manage the personnel security issues across DBT including the delivery of National Security Vetting (NSV) services.

The role is part of the Government Security Profession (GSP) and sits within the Personnel Security specialism. GSP is one of the recognised career progressions within the Civil Service and offers a challenging and rewarding career.

Although experience in personnel security or National Security Vetting is preferred it is not essential.

If you do not currently work inside the Government Security Profession or the Civil Service but feel you have the transferable skills to succeed in this role, then please consider putting yourself forward

The job holder will be required to undertake the following duties and responsibilities – however this is not an exhaustive list:

• Provide high quality administrative support to the department and relevant senior managers.
• Ensure that the Team mailboxes are managed appropriately and that all queries are responded to in a timely manner.
• Support the Personnel Security Advisor in delivery of National Security Vetting aftercare and appeals process’ and Insider Risk training sessions and travel briefings working towards being able to deliver sessions independently.
• Provide secretariat function in support of any governance process or steering groups established in support of personnel security, including maintaining the personnel security actions logs and risk register.
• Support the team in the development, and management of ongoing role mapping.
• Support effective communications of policies, processes, and guidance to all relevant stakeholders.
• Assume responsibility for updates Intranet pages, policies, and processes.
• Record and manage security incidents and trends.
• Contribute to the effective planning, delivery of other projects and administrative tasks, as necessary.
• Continually explore and undertake personal and professional development opportunities.

Hybrid Working

The role will be based in either London or Darlington. 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.

The role will be based in either London or Darlington.

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

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

Essential Criteria

• Experience of and a high level of competence in, administrative tasks gained through working in an office-based or other relevant environment (private/public sector).
• Experience of stakeholder management and customer service provision.
• An understanding of the principles of data protection and a strong commitment to confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive personal or organisational data.
• A high level of competence with MS Office365 products, including MS Word and MS Excel.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience of Personnel Security National Security Vetting processes and policy.
• Handling Vetting aftercare and Appeals process.

Person Specification

Good Customer focus, attention to detail and the ability to adapt and work under pressure would be an asset in this role. Being able to multitask efficiently and effectively would be a great advantage and a much-needed skill in this role. Using and having the ability to recognise when to discrete and aware of your surroundings, would be a great advantage as the role will provide exposure to confidential information at times.

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

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

Alongside your salary of £25,661, Department for Business and Trade contributes £6,928 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%