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Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and care for the Defence Estate? DIO enables Defence to live, work, train and deploy, all with sustainability in mind. From net carbon zero accommodations to runways for the F35 fighter jets; our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe!

Learn much more about DIO in our Candidate Information Guide attached.

About DIO

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Working at the heart of a high profile £160m+ per annum Capital Infrastructure delivery team, this exciting new post will sit within the MPP UKStratCom Programme Management Office (PMO).

The Risk Analyst will support the Senior Risk Manager in qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, risk reporting and management of the risk database and act as a the initial point of contact (POC) for risk across all MPP UKStratCom UK Projects Team for risk. The role provides the relevant information to Programme Risk Manager to support front line command (FLC) risk-based investment decision making and will support risk working groups as required.

If not already held, the successful candidate will be required to gain both Management of Risk (Foundation) and Managing Successful Programmes (Foundation) qualifications in the first six months of taking up the position.

Please note this post is reserved for sole UK Nationals only and requires security clearance at Developed Vetting level.

An MPP UKStratCom Risk analyst will:

• Support Project Teams through scrutiny of risk registers and risk management plans ensuring all relevant risks are gathered, prioritised, and led appropriately and ensuring that risk registers are being utilised accurately and evolving as projects mature.
• Ensure that all Project Managers (including industry partners) understand their risk management responsibilities and are aligning with Government risk management policy.
• Contribute to formal risk reports and briefings to management boards.
• Contribute to Quantitative risk analysis reporting, utilising Monte Carlo simulation software where appropriate.
• Carry out detailed scrutiny of industry partner Quantitative analysis figures for all projects to ensure risk budgets are being accurately calculated and financially profiled across the programme.
• Ensure optimism bias is in check throughout all projects by scrutinising and cross-checking optimism bias calculations.
• Provide SME input and direction in risk workshops and, under direction of the Programme Risk Manager, ensure a consistent approach is maintained across all projects.
• Act as DIO risk interface with TSP/industry partners throughout a projects’ lifecycles and through all stages of the risk management process, scrutinising and questioning their rationale at every stage where appropriate.
• Work with Programme Risk Manager in building and reporting on the aggregated picture of risk across the programme and in regularly assessing the Programme’s risk management maturity level.
• Monitor qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, promoting mitigation planning on a cost/benefit basis.
• Ensure DIO and Industry Partner Project Managers are producing and implementing effective mitigation plans and adjusting probability figures as projects progress to ensure accurate analysis/assessment.
• Supervise compliance with MOD and DIO policy, instructions and provide mentorship.
• Raise significant risks and issues to the relevant parties.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience of operating within defence.
• Working knowledge of security and risk related JSPs.
• Knowledge of risk management software.

A Full UK Driving Licence is essential as travel to remote sites inaccessible by public transport and will be required.

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

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Seeing the Big Picture

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

• Leadership

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

• Technical: Portfolio, Programme and Project Management Framework: P3M12: Risk Opportunity and Issue Management – Practised Level

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.

• Highly competitive Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Alternative working practices such as working from home.
• Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks. We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
• 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
• Enhanced Parental Leave.
• Most sites have free car parking, Sports & Social Clubs, Gym, on site shops and subsidised canteens.

To learn more about our full range of benefits, view our Candidate Information Guide attached.

Allowances

This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.

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.

Employment Hours

The post advertised is for 37 hours net, however the Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees. Flexible working patterns will be considered.

Darlington, 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.

Two exciting opportunities have arisen to lead the Economic Coercion Team and the Market Distorting Practices, International Strategy & Engagement team in the Department for Business & Trade.

The Head of Economic Coercion and the Head of Market Distorting Practices, International Strategy & Engagement will lead interesting, challenging and important work that really matters to the UK. Addressing economic coercion and market distorting practices is a priority for the UK Government to ensure free and fair trade, maintain the integrity and sustainability of the rules-based multilateral trading system, and support UK businesses.

These are high-profile roles, with considerable Ministerial interest, that will provide ample opportunity for variety, development and stretch. The roles will also be equally rewarding, sitting at the heart of some of the most interesting geopolitical and economic challenges of our time, with potentially far-reaching real-world impacts.

These are new teams and the roles also present strong leadership opportunities: both in terms of building a new team but also in terms of identifying new and innovative ways to address the policy challenges.

We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse skills, perspectives, and backgrounds to bring real strength to our team and the wider department.

Head of Economic Coercion

Key responsibilities will include both international and domestic policy development work:

• Working collaboratively across Whitehall to develop and implement a programme of work to strengthen the rules-based international system to ward against acts of economic coercion.
• Working collaboratively across Whitehall to help develop and implement a programme of work to enhance cooperation with international partners to address acts of economic coercion. This includes leading on DBT input into G7 work on economic coercion.
• Working collaboratively across Whitehall to develop and implement a programme of work to ensure that the UK has the right domestic tools to defend itself against acts of economic coercion.
• Working with analysts to develop a strong evidence base.
• International and business engagement.
• Supporting senior managers and providing briefing and advice where needed.
• Building, leading and managing a team of approx. 7.

The postholder will need to be flexible to take on new workstreams, or amend existing workstreams, as they may evolve.

Head of Market Distorting Practices, International Strategy & Engagement

Key responsibilities include policy development work on market distorting practices as well as coordinating Ministerial, business and international engagement for the wider team:

• Working collaboratively across Whitehall to develop and implement a programme of work to ensure that the UK has the right domestic tools to defend itself against market distorting practices.
• Working collaboratively across Whitehall to develop and implement a programme of work to enhance cooperation with international partners, and to strengthen the rules-based international system, to ward against market distorting practices.
• Working with analysts to develop a strong evidence base.
• Developing and implementing Ministerial, business and international engagement plans, whilst ensuring the team’s engagement strategies respond to the evolving context.
• Overseeing project management, including responsibility for governance arrangements and developing delivery plans where needed, for the wider team.
• Supporting senior managers and providing briefing and advice where needed.
• Building, leading and managing a team of approx. 7.

The postholder will need to be flexible to take on new workstreams, or amend existing workstreams, as they may evolve.

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.

Essential Criteria

• Policy development experience.
• Stakeholder engagement experience.
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively.
• Adaptable, with the ability to flex to changing needs.
• Comfortable working in uncertainty, with the ability to develop proposals at pace and within ambiguous contexts.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of building a team.
• Knowledge and experience of economic security and / or international trade.

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

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

Alongside your salary of £62,555, Department for International Trade contributes £16,889 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 Prime Minister’s Office enables the Prime Minster to deliver the Government’s overall priorities and to communicate the Government’s policies to Parliament, the public and international audiences. From the Policy Unit and Press Office, Switchboard and Custodians, to the Events & Visits team and the world class Private Office support; the diverse Downing Street team draws on varied expertise from across the Civil Service and beyond. The teams come together to deliver excellent service to the Prime Minister while also making No10 a great place to work.

The Role

As a Custodian Apprentice at the Prime Minister’s Office, you will help to protect our people and assets to make our complex security operation a success. You will work with a team of motivated professionals to provide a reassuring presence, while conducting a range of security duties and responsibilities.

A focus of the role will be to use bespoke security architecture (e.g., CCTV and Access Control systems) to maintain security assurance across our estate. You will also be responsible for processing visitors and vehicles and engaging in incident and emergency response.

Diversity is welcomed in our team and our Custodian Officers come from all walks of life. You do not need any security experience to apply.

Shift patterns and allowance

As a Custodian you will work a 24/7 shift pattern comprising of early, late and night shifts (including bank holidays & weekends). The average working week is 37.5 hours over 5 working days and two rest days. As such the basic pay is enhanced by 36.97% in allowances as of 2023.

Key responsibilities and skills;

• You will have good customer service skills and be keen to learn.
• You will enjoy working in a team, be calm under pressure and be assertive when giving instructions.
  You will be a confident communicator and take care to write clearly and concisely. With excellent attention to detail, you will compile accurate written logs.
• Proactive and motivated, you will be an effective time manager with strong administrative and observational skills.
• As the first person many people meet on entering No10 from staff to VVIP’s, you will have high personal standards, expecting nothing but the best of yourself and others.
• We will expect you to have some basic IT skills, including the ability to use email and Microsoft Office. Further training can be provided to develop these skills if required.

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Developing Self and Others

Alongside your salary of £25,277, Cabinet Office contributes £6,824 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.
• 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.

For this role you will be attached to one of our core locations in Swansea, Nottingham, Bristol, or Newcastle, where presence at one of these sites will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model that allows you to work between home and office locations, giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work.

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, such as ethnic minorities, women, disabled people and those who identify as LGBT+.

To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and making DVSA a great place to work visit our Careers website.

Are you a natural influencer who loves to have challenging conversations?

Do you have an engaging and positive manner?

Would you like the opportunity to work in an evolving environment?

If so, this is an exciting and varied role, and we’d love to hear from you!

As a Physical Security Manager, you will work as part of the Information Management & Security Team. Your role will be to support Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and Government security initiatives, and providing technical advice for Security project work.

You will oversee current physical and personnel security processes and work to develop and refine policies and procedures, to ultimately deliver security improvements across the workforce and the breadth of DVSA estate covering main offices, shared buildings to enforcement sites or driving test centres. You will also represent DVSA on cross departmental (and wider) working groups to ensure unity with the Government Security landscape. Line management responsibilities will be required in this post.

As a proactive person, you will work to understand, and be able to interpret the latest policy and guidance being asked of DVSA. You will update DVSA policies accordingly and work with colleagues to understand the impact of, and the best way to, implement such policies across DVSA services.

You will have a drive to move forward with positive change and have an interest in wider security policy. You will also have the ability to form strong relationships with DVSA colleagues and the wider Department for Transport security colleagues, enabling collaborative working and experience sharing.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to;

• Support the DVSA Estates Strategy by understanding its ambition and being part of the enabling team to achieve it, keeping aligned with Government Strategy on protective security.
• Work with Cabinet Office protective security colleagues as part of a contracted arrangement to build in additional assurance arrangements as part of an annual cycle of work.
• Implement any changes stemming from changes to Government Policy through assessing gaps and developing plans to address these in line with DVSA’s threat profile.
• Provide effective professional/technical authority and credibility to: – Internal stakeholders requiring advice and guidance – Cross government working groups.
• Ensure appropriate reporting is in place to provide assurance that the appropriate physical and personnel security controls are in place across the DVSA estate

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached Candidate Pack.

To thrive in this role, you will have experience of physical security and knowledge of protective security and threat understanding. You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of physical security auditing and be comfortable influencing policy decisions.

You will have previously been a part of a matrix team, with experience of collating and reporting on the assurance of physical security.

You will be able to successfully demonstrate an understanding of the link between physical and personal security, and information security and it’s uses. You will enjoy influencing others, encouraging them to make the right decisions in line with the business/department strategy.

Additional Information

Please note that there will be an amount of UK wide travel, to other DVSA locations, including overnight stays as part of this role.

About Us

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably. 

We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles. 

We’re working hard to:  

• make roads safer
• improve services for our customers
• make road transport greener and healthier
• harness the potential of technology and data
• grow and level up the economy

We’re committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams where everyone is valued. You can grow, develop and progress, and make a real difference to society. 

Visit the Department for Transport careers website to read more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVSA.

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

• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.

If you would like to read more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVSA visit our Careers website.

MOD Main Building London or RAF Wyton. Location and working arrangements can be flexible within reason; for example, working or being based at other large/main Defence sites within the UK (subject to line manager agreement and site availability/capacity).

Defence Intelligence (DI) is responsible for leading and managing our foundational data, intelligence and assessment with professional rigour and discipline and a strong customer focus. DI’s impact spans from the strategic to the tactical, at one end ensuring the UK nuclear deterrent and at the other, providing intelligence support directly to troops in contact. We provide extraordinary insight, advice and advantage to decision-makers, responding to strategic challenges and acute threat. We keep watch and advise on other global, regional, thematic, and operational issues, maintaining worldwide 24/7 awareness.

As the Chief Information Officer for Defence Intelligence, you will be a key member of the Digital Function’s Leadership Team, responsible for the provision of an effective information technology strategy for DI, and for understanding progress/performance against that strategy. You will also be responsible for the maintenance and smooth operation of current IT systems and transition away from legacy systems, alongside the coordination and assurance of information and cyber security.

The current responsibilities of the role include:

• To oversee the delivery of the right information technology products and services to users and to the business that give us advantage over our adversaries.
• To understand the wider technology landscape in use and planned across MOD, HMG and by our partners and allies, and find opportunities to collaborate and integrate.
• On behalf of the Director, continuously evaluate and evolve DI’s technology and data blueprint which provides the headmarks for multiple multi-million pound delivery programmes, to ensure the blueprint enables us to pull through innovation that will give us advantage; and understand how the programmes are delivering against the blueprint.
• To advise the Director on investment decisions in technology and data for DI, assure and coordinate cyber and information security for DI and advise colleagues on investment decisions in technology and data for Defence Intelligence.
• To represent DI and provide thought leadership on information technology in MOD, cross government and international forums.
• Lead the Digital, Data & Technology (DDAT) function within Defence Intelligence, coordinating and cohering with wider DDAT functional leads across MOD, and delivering priority functional objectives according to the direction of MOD Chief Information Officer.
• Provide oversight of the design and implementation of continuous improvements to our technology, wherever possible using our partners’ and allies’ solutions. It is a highly complex landscape, with delivery through multiple large programmes.
• Effective leadership of the Digital, Data & Technology function in Defence Intelligence, and coordination and support to wider functional objectives across MOD.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their experience and skills against the following essential criteria: 

• Experience of collective leadership across and between organisations to achieve shared outcomes.
• Be a strategic thinker, with experience of successfully building, leading and implementing a digital strategy at scale.
• Be a trusted adviser, and have experience of advising senior colleagues, managing complex situations.
• Experience of leading and managing professional teams during a period of transformation.
• Be a visible, credible leader and have leadership presence in both internal and external contexts.
• Have a good understanding of evolving trends in digital and what it could mean for the Defence enterprise.
• Membership of a professional body (e.g. BCS).

• 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%

Cheltenham, London, Manchester

At GCHQ, we unlock the complex world of data and communications to keep the UK and its citizens safe, both in the real world and online. Working closely with our British Intelligence partners in MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from threats including serious organised crime, terrorism, and cyber-attacks. A role in GCHQ means you’ll have varied and fascinating work in a supportive and encouraging environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of GCHQ, is the UK Government’s lead authority on cyber security. The organisation is at the heart of the Government’s cyber security strategy and has the aim of making the UK the safest place to live and work online.    

Regulation plays a growing role in ensuring the cyber resilience of organisations that are vitally important for the normal day-to-day life of the country, such as those organisations that make up the UK Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). NCSC supports the effective operation of cyber regulation via a range of activities, such as the development of tools for use by cyber regulators and the provision of advice to government policy makers.  

We are looking for an individual to fill the newly-established post of Senior Technical Consultant for the NCSC Support to Regulation Team (StRT), responsible for delivering high-quality technical support to the use of NCSC-provided tools and capabilities by the regulatory community. 

The StRT Senior Technical Consultant will assist cyber resilience regulators make effective use of the portfolio of technical resources that NCSC has published specifically in support of cyber regulation. This portfolio, which has been widely adopted by cyber regulators, includes a Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) that enables regulators to set required cyber security levels and assess how well-regulated organisations are meeting those requirements. Specifically, working directly to the StRT Tech Lead and partnering with a wide range of relevant NCSC teams, the successful candidate will: 

• Deliver high-quality technical support to users of the portfolio.
• Contribute to the technical development of new and/or amended elements of the portfolio.
• Undertake maintenance of the portfolio, keeping it up to date with changes in the cyber risk landscape (such as the evolving cyber threat picture).

The role is suitable for flexible working arrangements, include an element of home working. Some travel is required, including travel to occasional meetings in London (if not London based). 

The StRT Senior Technical Consultant will be encouraged to take full advantage of the extensive opportunities for continued career development in technical cyber security provided to NCSC employees. 

The successful applicant will need to have: 

• A good understanding of technical cyber security as demonstrated by an appropriate professional qualification (e.g. NCSC Associate Cyber Professional or similar).  
• A good knowledge of cyber security standards and be able to demonstrate relevant experience in applying them, ideally in the context of UK CNI. 
• An interest in UK CNI cyber resilience regulation. 
• The ability to communicate effectively on technical subjects with both specialists and non-specialists. 

GCHQ Competency Requirements

The NCSC will assess you against competencies used by the UK Intelligence Community. These competencies are based closely on the Civil Service Behaviours. The Level 3 competencies you will be assessed against are:

• Seeing the Big Picture (Civil Service Behaviour Equivalent: Seeing the Big Picture)
• Communicating and Influencing (Civil Service Behaviour Equivalent: Communicating and Influencing)
• Making Effective Decisions (Civil Service Behaviour Equivalent: Making Effective Decisions)
• Delivering Outcomes (Civil Service Behaviour Equivalent: Delivering at Pace)
• Providing Customer Value (Civil Service Behaviour Equivalent: Managing a Quality Service)

Further information on Civil Service Behaviours 

At NCSC and GCHQ, we are proud of our inclusive and supportive working environment that’s designed to encourage open minds and attitudes.  As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we are committed to helping you fulfil your potential.  With comprehensive training and development opportunities, tailored to your needs and the requirements of your work, we will enable you to flourish in your role and perform to the very best of your abilities.

You’ll receive a starting salary of £45,676 with potential for skills payments typically in the region of £5,200-£10,400 but potential to rise further after a number of years. It is expected to take 1-2 years to reach the base skills level. Skills payments are periodically reviewed and are subject to validation of experience and practical application within the workplace. The skills payments described here are for guidance only and subject to change.  Plus, an annual National Security Payment of £2,428, subject to mandatory training. A London Allowance of £6,250 is applicable for London contracted employees. 

Other benefits: 

• 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays
• An environment with flexible working options
• Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations)
• Paid parental and adoption leave.
• Excellent pension scheme – Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Eastbury, East of England, HA6 3HP

To provide bespoke induction and compartmentalised briefs to both Military and Civilian personnel who fall within CJOs area of remit. To provide daily support to the HQ STRAPSO with STRAP related matters and queries. Controlling the activities of the Clearance Team, overseeing clearances, signals and providing database management. Provide STRAP Support to personnel at Northwood HQ and CJOs AORs.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

To act as the HQ Briefing Officer providing bespoke briefs to multiple Service and Civilian Personnel on a daily/weekly basis. You will be processing STRAP Induction requests and scrutinising information according to STRAP policies for suitability. Briefs will be provided upon arrival and departure for new personnel and your customer service skills will help you build strong working relationships with our internal and external stakeholders. Liaison is required with other branches of the MOD and intelligence agencies.  You will be a line manager of 2 x E1 personnel as well as act as their Clearance Team Leader. You will be the subject matter expert, providing STRAP policy advice and assistance to personnel at Northwood HQ.

• A self-starter with strong administrative and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to deal with wide range of personnel face-to-face, via telephone and email.
• Competent in the use of Information Technology including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence.
• An ability to manage your own workload, meet deadlines and prioritise tasks accordingly.
• Confident to act as a Line Manager and provide support to staff

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace
• 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.

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 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.

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.

Heathrow Custom House

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

This is an exiting opportunity to for an energetic, vibrant individual to join a fast – paced environment requiring close working with both Border Force operations and policy. Border Force Intelligence Directorate has a primary purpose of developing credible, and timely intelligence in order to seek out the illicit movement of cargo and people by identifying focused intelligence leading to better and more targeted outcomes.

An Intelligence Development Officer role, located at Heathrow, working in the air cargo modal hub, has become available. This role is responsible for developing timely intelligence in support of BF and partners priorities.

Collection, assessment, development and dissemination of intelligence relating to airfreight movements

•    To contribute to the research, development and management of air cargo operations and exercises to support Border Security

•    To respond to specific tasking from both internal and external partners

•    To undertake analysis of supply chain data to identify intelligence gaps, traffic flow and enhance specific case intelligence

•    To react to time-sensitive information, directing the use of intelligence led targeting systems in real time to monitor or capture suspect shipments

•    To develop and maintain close working relationships across Border Force, including Border Force Intelligence and frontline operations

•    To develop and maintain close working relationships with UK and International Law Enforcement agencies and HMG  including the Police (including Special Branch), NCA and OSCT

•    To work closely with key contacts within the industry to facilitate traffic analysis and assist with any supply chain enquiries including the identification and research of suspect movements identified by the trade

•    There will be the opportunity to represent the team at both internal and external meetings and, on occasions, travel will be required (which may necessitate overnight stays). There will be a requirement to work a full range of shifts encompassing, Earlies, Days, and Late shifts as well as weekends and public holidays.

•    We will consider applications for part time working requests,  however as this role is a business critical and a demanding role within a small team we may not always be able to honour all part time working patterns (for more details see further information)

•    This is a predominantly a uniformed role as there is a need to attend freight sheds/traders premises to support real time intelligence development capabilities.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a candidate who has good interpersonal skills and a good team player.  We also expect the candidate to be proactive with the ability to adapt to fast paced changing situations, be analytical as well as be research focused.

Essential criteria 

•     Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills, the successful applicant will be able to interact with a range of internal and external stakeholder, including senior officials, by telephone and in person.

•    Must have excellent communication skills oral and written.

•    Clear understanding of information management and data integrity issues.

•    Good understanding and knowledge of UK Law enforcement techniques, capabilities and legislation (including CPIA, Police Act, IPA and ECHR).

•    Applicants should have experience of researching, gathering and interpreting information from a wide variety of sources.

•    Good understanding of the use of intelligence in a law enforcement environment.

Desirable criteria

•    Experience and knowledge of working in an intelligence environment

A full valid UK (manual or automatic) driving licence and be willing to become an official driver.

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

• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions

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

• Working Together

Alongside your salary of £29,750, Home Office contributes £8,032 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%

MoD Northwood

In Defence Intelligence (DI) our people solve problems, create understanding, and give perspective to the diverse and complex Defence threats and challenges in a rapidly changing world. Together our civilians and military personnel inform decision making in Defence, manage complex programmes and develop modern technology.

The Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Strategy Delivery and Implementation Team was stood up in 2022 to manage the implementation of objectives identified in the Defence ISR Strategy. The ISR OSINT Strategic Development Team consists of two SEOs and one HEO and sits within DI Joint User Intelligence and Policy team, reporting to Head Joint User Intelligence, Policy and Cyber.

The Defence ISR Strategy highlighted investment in UK Defence’s OSINT capability and the scoping of a multinational OSINT facility as priorities for Defence to deliver. You will support the team during the 36-month study to advise and make recommendations on the implementation of these objectives.

This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join the Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Strategic Development team to lead on the scoping and development of Defence’s OSINT capability and strategy for future implementation. You will be responsible for the overall management of this project (responsibility of which is split between the two SEOs) including maintaining assurance, oversight and governance of the project’s development.  Co-Leading the team in all areas, including but not limited to;

• Investigating and drafting funding proposals,
• Pan-Defence liaison, engagement with industry and international partners,
• Hosting analytical workshops

• Leading on option development.

The job holder will be comfortable liaising and coordinating across MOD, Government together with our international partners to understand the requirements, develop options to progress Defence’s OSINT capability and identify recommendations for implementation.  The job holder will also be responsible for investigating, scoping and developing the project’s pan-DLOD streams in coherence with stakeholders and seeking permissions/approvals where required. It is important and fulfilling work, supporting one of Secretary of State and UK Strategic Command’s highest priorities and with opportunities to make an immediate difference to ISR and Defence.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with

• Strong interpersonal, organisational, and collaborative skills who can see the big picture.
• The confidence to articulate, and prepare reports, briefs, and presentations of disparate data at pace for Senior staff.

This role is an exciting opportunity to take on a key position within a new team delivering against a Ministerial priority area with high visibility across Defence and the 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 opportunities employer we hire, train, and promote people based on merit and inspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. We also offer flexible working arrangements such as flexi-time, job share and compressed hours.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week for 36 months and conditions dependent.

This is a Fixed-term Appointment. Your responsibilities will be as described in this job advert. This post will therefore begin on your appointment and ends 36 months from appointment date.

This is a hugely exciting opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual to develop in a professionally respected subject area. The role holder will acquire experience in supporting the project management of Defence’s capability development, including Defence policy, as well as directly influencing the future of ISR in Defence and improving understanding across Defence Intelligence. Gaining exposure to senior staff across key national and international partners.

Applicants need to be aware that although this role is based at MoD Northwood in the main, regular travel to other MoD sites such as RAF Wyton will be required.  Working from home can be available when attendance at the office is not required and mutually agreed with your line manager.

• As per the ISR Strategy, co-lead the team in scoping and developing options for the enhancement of Defence’s OSINT capability and a multi-national OSINT capability.
• Responsible for the management of this project, identifying key milestones and ensuring the project is progressing to meet these.

• Pan-DLOD development of ISR strategic OSINT objectives, managing dependencies and risk.
• Pan-Defence and Government engagement and liaison to scope and cohere Defence’s OSINT capability and strategy.
• International engagement with partners to understand requirements, risks/issues, and national policy.
• Deliver pilots to test the concept and feasibility of recommended options.
• Identify required policy permissions and approvals, as well as possible policy constraints. Lead on requests for policy amendments or permission/approval where required to deliver the ISR objectives.

• Identifying Key User Requirements (KURs), use cases and areas of risk.
• Host analytical workshops (internally and with international attendees) to support the team’s scoping work.
• Liaise with other programme and project leads to understand crossover, impact, and coherence.
• Development of business cases to secure approval for ongoing funding.
• Identify project risks and issues on behalf of the team.

• Manage and oversee project progression, track progress against key milestones and tasks.
• Drafting of notes and submissions to Seniors and Ministers.
• Building of a collaborative relationship with colleagues across the Defence intelligence Enterprise and wider government.

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

• Leadership
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Delivering at Pace

• 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.