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Do you want to support the Department to protect its assets and deliver an effective physical security capability across a vast estate?

This is your opportunity to make a real difference and be involved in work that informs strategic direction, helps us manage physical security risk and drive continuous improvement in this area across DWP.

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to become part of an exciting and growing area of work, with real opportunity to learn and grow.

This is a key role supporting DWP.

You’ll provide internal impartial subject matter expert support to Senior Leaders, service owners, stakeholders and Arm’s Length Bodies.

You’ll need to be willing to travel to other DWP locations across the UK, with occasional overnight stays required.

The DWP Physical Risk and Security Team (PRST) provides 1st line physical security support to the DWP and its Arm’s Length Bodies. Delivering physical security risk management, controls assessment and expert partnering, Physical Risk and Security Team support the Department in the protection of its people, customers, buildings and assets and delivery of an effective physical risk and security capability.

About the role

The Senior Physical Risk and Security Specialist provides leadership and management to the Physical Risk and Security Team, enabling the delivery of physical security services, insight and expertise to DWP business areas and its Arms Length Bodies (ALB’s).

Engaging with stakeholders across the business, security profession and wider HMG, the Senior Physical Risk and Security Specialist ensures services align to business priorities and internal, cross-government and industry standards, proportionally mitigating the Department’s physical security threat profile.

The roles and responsibilities include, but are not restricted to the following:

• Lead by example, visibly and confidently engaging colleagues and stakeholders to support and deliver an effective physical risk and security capability
• Support a strong DWP physical security profession and identity, ensuring alignment with the Government Security function and profession
• Undertake a pro-active risk-based approach to physical security
• Manage Physical Risk and Security Team activities and performance (including line management) to support delivery of an effective, visible and respected Physical Security service to DWP, its ALBs and external customers
• Provide practical physical security input, prioritising actions to ensure relevant risks and issues are quickly and efficiently resolved. Where required, identify and support the escalation of physical security risks through relevant Departmental governance routes
• Lead and contribute to an environment of systematic continuous improvement of DWP’s physical security, supporting its increasing maturity across the Department

Essential Criteria

You must have previous evidenced experience in security roles, although training will be available. The right candidate for this role will be able to demonstrate the essential criteria listed below:

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of physical security threat assessments and risk analysis, and the identification, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of security measures
• Proven experience of good relationship management
• Proven experience of business process analysis
• Proven analytical experience, including a strong knowledge of supporting software and analytical tools, such as MS Excel, to analyse and present findings
• Knowledge of physical security practices, controls and standards. Should have, or be willing to acquire, in role knowledge of His Majesty’s Government (HMG) physical security policies and standards.

Desirable qualifications

• Physical Security
  • ASIS Certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
• Information Security
  • ISO27001 Lead Implementer
  • NIST Security Framework Foundation Course
  • BCS Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP)
• Risk Management Level 4
  • ISO 27005 Risk Management Practitioner

(…or equivalent qualification, knowledge and/or experience of physical, technical and environmental security controls, information security management, information risk, people controls, software development/lifecycle, and disaster recovery)

Desirable past experience and skills includes but is not limited to:

Experience of security management and analysis of physical security threats and risks

Good understanding of all security controls (technical, procedural, personnel and physical)

Experience of information security management systems and risk assessment methodologies

For jobs location in Wales, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

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

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Big Picture

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

• Security Risk Management
• Communicating and knowledge sharing

• 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%
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave (plus public and privilege leave)

London

The UK government processes a mass of sensitive data, provides a critical service to the public, operates an extensive and complex IT estate, and faces a significant and growing cyber threat. In response we invest in a well funded and innovative cyber-security programme and we are looking for talented individuals who can bring a range of skills and experience to the department.

The Cyber Directorate within GSG(also known as GSG Cyber) sits within Government Security Group(GSG) and covers all aspects of Defensive Cyber Security for Government from strategy, policy and standards to the operational deliverables of incident, risk, threat intelligence and vulnerability management. We manage investment from the National Cyber Security Programme, outreach and engagement across Government and the wider public sector among much else.

The Cyber Operations team provides GSG with reporting cyber operational risk across the government sector, working closely with the Cabinet Office National Security team and the NCSC. The team is responsible for coordinating and understanding operational cyber risk across government.

If you’re passionate about protecting government, want to be part of a security evolution, have a grounding in cyber security and want to learn more, this is the team for you. Come and help make government stronger.

As the cyber threat intelligence lead within GSG you will help to protect HMG against cyber threats.

You will play a key role in defining cross-government threat and work closely with our vulnerabilities team to deliver the operational cyber risk picture.

As part of the wider cyber operations team, you will also support the delivery of the Government Cyber Coordination Centre(GCCC) by driving collaboration across the  cyber threat intelligence community, working with NCSC and CDDO in developing innovative ways to work with government data and processes, in support of the Government Cyber Security Strategy(GCSS) and the requirement to “Defend as One.”

This role will:

• Lead the generation, collection and dissemination of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) across the Public Sector and HMG. Drawing upon all potential sources of data (from inside and outside Government) at all classifications. The postholder will be proactive and ensure the right CTI data gets to the right stakeholders in a rapidly consumable and actionable format.
• Build trusted partnerships across the intelligence community, commercial threat vendors and customer organisations.
• Develop the capabilities, processes and data flows that permit automatic and timely sharing of actionable cyber security relevant data to those that need it in the defence of the Public Sector.
• Ensure that relevant Public Sector cyber security policies and strategies appropriately reflect developed best practices and lessons learnt across CTI including data generation, sharing and management.

Responsibilities:

• Establishing, maintaining and developing a cross government community of threat  intelligence expertise with both internal/external partners and the wider Assessment Community to improve intelligence flow through collaboration and influence.
• Lead and motivate information sharing forums and maintain other intelligence relationships (internal and external) to enhance understanding of threats within HMG.
• Working closely with GSG Cyber Ops teams to predict and prioritise threats to an organisation and their methods of attack. Analyses the significance and implication of processed intelligence to identify significant trends, potential threat agents and their capabilities.
• Collation, analysis and assessment of  threat intelligence and data from a range of sources taking into account its relevance and reliability to develop and maintain situational awareness.
• Apply expertise and insight to enrich threat information, including understanding the behaviour, capabilities and activities of threat actors and assessing possible implications, prioritising remediation of identified vulnerabilities. Sharing information which is insightful, provides clarity, presents clear key judgements and sound recommendations across the community.
• Turn information into action at strategic, tactical and operational levels in support of Government policy.
• The role will also act to support GSG’s cyber incident response function as and when required.

Who are we looking for?

Essential Criteria:

• Experience of working in Cyber Security, ideally within a SOC/Operations environment.
• Identifying, collating, analysing and disseminating tactical, operational and strategic cyber threat intelligence from multiple information and data sources, including from CO systems, other government departments (OGDs), open and commercial sources.
• Producing well-written, well-structured, timely and impactful threat products and assessments in clear English, with minimal support that meet the requirements of stakeholders.
• Leading peer review of products and assessments, working closely with wider threat intelligence community.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience of working in National Security is desirable.
• Communicating effectively at all levels and present technical cyber security intelligence to senior stakeholders in concise business focused language, supplementing own knowledge with research where needed
• Familiarity with MITRE attack techniques.
• Working in an intelligence analysis environment as defined by Professional Head of Intelligence Analysis (PHIA).

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Seeing the Big Picture

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

• Candidates will be asked to do a short (5 -10 minutes) presentation on their thoughts on cyber security challenges faced by the Government . Further details will be provided to candidates invited to interview.

• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• An environment with flexible working options.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 27%.
• A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.

*London, Warrington – *Under the NCA Estates Strategy, the London office is part of a planned relocation to a new NCA HQ in Stratford, London. Relocation is expected to take place in 2025. If you are successful for a London role, please be aware that your post will be relocated. All employees will be reimbursed excess travel costs associated with changes in location in line with NCA organisational policies.

As an Officer for the National Data Exploitation Capability (NDEC) Biometrics Team, you are responsible for supporting the biometrics team to collect and analyse sensitive intelligence in support of serious and organised criminal investigations on behalf of the NCA. NDEC Biometrics provide opportunity to bring on board new complementary capabilities that can be developed for the wider Agency; enhancing the work already being done in the department and drive up the opportunities for further SOC disruptions.

Biometrics involves taking biometric identifiers to find models which can then be used to identify common actors across operations, crime types and between organisations. This is cutting edge technology which offers both huge potential for improving criminal justice outcomes and a unique career experience. The NDEC Biometrics team works closely with stakeholders across the NCA and externally with a wide range of partners based in London and the South East. The NDEC Programme is transforming the Agency’s data acquisition, exploitation and visualisation capabilities by harnessing analytics, automation, algorithms and machine learning. It will enable the Agency to see criminal activity which we currently do not see, spot trends earlier and intervene more powerfully.

***All NCA officers must hold SC Enhanced upon entry as a minimum. To meet the National Security Vetting requirements for this role you will need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 out of the past 5 years. For more information please see the Candidate information Pack***

 ** Candidates are required to have SC upon entry. And will be required to gain DV within 12 months of being in post ***

Main Responsibilities

• Operational support: Assist with the collection, recording, quality assurance, retention, analysis and dissemination of sensitive intelligence and reports in accordance with Agency policy. Maintain security standards being mindful of the need for accuracy of sensitive intelligence, maintaining confidentiality, sensitivity, and a duty of care.
• Relationships Engagement: Develop and maintain constructive relationships with NDEC and wider Agency colleagues. Represent NDEC and Biometrics as required providing written and oral technical briefings as required.
• Collection & Analysis: Support Biometrics Senior Officers to undertake intelligence research and analysis to develop, create and disseminate sensitive intelligence products in accordance with Agency standards. Make recommendations regarding further development.
• Technology Trends: Understand the technology/digital/communications/biometrics landscape and trends around development for processing biological identifiers, guiding technical and technological research activity in consultation with law enforcement partners.
• NDEC Cross-Team Support and Engagement: Support the wider NDEC Biometrics team on ad-hoc activities as resource and capacity dictates. Regularly engage and collaborate with colleagues across NDEC. Share knowledge and support cross-NDEC team activities as required.

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

• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing

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

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of intelligence capabilities within a law enforcement, MOD or civil service environment.
• Awareness of analytical processes and techniques.
• Experience of managing competing demands while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

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).

His Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Clyde (Faslane)

His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) is home to the United Kingdom’s Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, Astute Class Attack Submarines, Sandown Class Mine Hunter Vessels and 43 Commando Royal Marines. It is an operational support and maintenance Naval Base within Navy Command and comprises both Faslane and Coulport sites. HMNB Clyde’s primary purpose is to provide engineering and logistical support to the Royal Navy in maintaining Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD). This is achieved by ensuring at least one Vanguard Class submarine is on patrol at sea every day of the year. Royal Navy Armaments Depot Coulport (RNAD Coulport) is responsible for the storage, processing, maintenance and issue of the Trident Weapon System and the ammunitioning of all submarine-embarked tactical weapons. HMNB Clyde will be the single operational home of the Submarine Service from 2020 and will become the United Kingdom’s Submarine Centre of Excellence. Creating this single integrated operating base is to ensure that the Royal Navy is able to deliver its operational commitments across all Defence Lines of Development from Scotland on an enduring basis. This transition will provide an excellent opportunity for commencing and developing an exciting and challenging career within the Ministry of Defence and Civil Service. The HMNB Clyde Security Organisation (CSyO) is responsible for the Force Protection measures that protect both Faslane and Coulport sites from a wide range of threats against the establishments and their outputs, including the Continuous at Sea Deterrent, SSBN and SSN submarine programmes, and the Nuclear Weapon programme.

An established part of this organisation is the Counter Intelligence (CI) Section. A rare opportunity has come available to join the Section as a CI Threats Officer, a position which has responsibility for overseeing the receipt, production and dissemination of all counter intelligence (CI) threat reporting at HMNB Clyde. In addition, the role directly delivers on all aspects of CI casework and investigations and supports the delivery of the CI Section’s Security Education, Training (SET) and threat awareness programme. This is conducted closely with the CI Officers already operating within the Section.

The CI Threat Officer has responsibility for identifying new and emerging threats to the Naval Base, it’s personnel and mission. Ultimately counteracting the threat to security at HMNB Clyde posed by hostile intelligence services or by individuals or organisations engaged in terrorism, espionage, sabotage, subversion, or serious and organised crime (TESSOC). An additional key effort of the CI operation is to deter, detect, disrupt, and exploit Insider Threat activity.

Successful applicants will require a Developed Vetting (DV). You will usually need to have been a resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years before applying for a role with us. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. Certain posts within the Ministry of Defence have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK, it is important that you read the guidance before applying for an intelligence role.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

• Assessing incoming reporting and intelligence and initiating casework for further investigation, research or development;
• Working closely with UK Intelligence Community (UKIC), Defence CI units and other Law Enforcement Agencies across the UK;
• Delivering on behalf of the Clyde CI Co-ordinating Authority (CICA) the CI and threat reporting engagement with UKIC that directly supports HMNB Clyde’s mission and outputs.  Develop cross government and inter departmental relationships, including with Law Enforcement Agencies;
• Preparing and presenting high quality and impactful CI assessments and threat reports (verbal and written), including delivering briefings and presentations;
• Co-ordinating, triaging and disseminating CI and UKIC threat assessment material that is timely, tailored and includes predictive information which provides additional clarification and broader assessment of current CI TESSOC threats;
• Understanding the latest CI threat developments, Security Intelligence (SI) vulnerabilities and hostile threat intentions and ensure that CSyO and CI staff are informed accordingly;
• Maintaining an understanding and awareness through networking and professional liaison of current and emerging local, regional and national threats and regular monitoring of intelligence feeds from UKIC and Law Enforcement Partners;
• Ensuring any CI indicators and reporting of concern that is identified from liaison or received from confidential reporting channels is investigated by trained CI Officers;
• Undertaking Open Source Intelligence Research (OSINT) activity to understand the threat and conduct OSINT enquiries in support of CI investigations;
• Delivery of the Annual Security Threat brief presentation for all personnel at HMNB Clyde and undertake a regular review of the material to ensure the most recent and relevant messages are effectively portrayed.
• Deliver ad-hoc Security and CI briefs, as required by direction from the Clyde Sy Org or Navy Principal Security Advisor (PSyA).
• In liaison with MOD and Navy Command and wider Partners Across Government (PAG) develop and deliver Threat Awareness campaigns across HMNB Clyde.
• In liaison with MOD and Navy Command and wider Partners Across Government (PAG) develop and deliver Insider Mitigation projects across HMNB Clyde, including the ‘It’s OK to Say’ campaign.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

Ability to operate in a mixed military-civilian environment;

Desirable knowledge and experience of current intelligence threats to UK Defence and experience of conducting investigations and providing threat awareness briefings;

Knowledge and working experience of intelligence analysis and assessment tools and interview techniques and strategies; Understanding of MOD and wider Government;

Experience in producing and delivering briefings to inform Seniors

Essential Criteria – Successful candidates will need to demonstrate:

Previous experience of working within either an Intelligence, CI or Personnel Security casework role; Excellent oral and written communications skills and strong interpersonal and organisational skills; Proven experience and ability to develop good working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners;

Proven ability and working experience to plan, organise and manage investigative casework to deliver the best quality and efficient service;

Strong analytical skills and sound judgement to evaluate complex information and make effective decisions;

Developing positive relationships with a range of customers will be key to identify CI requirements and providing security advice at HMNB Clyde.

The post holder must have demonstrable working experience of working in a intelligence, CI or Personnel Security casework environment or be prepared to undertake on appointment an extensive and demanding programme of CI, intelligence analysis and investigative interview and research training to obtain appropriate qualifications to become a professional CI Officer.  Driving licence- Cat B required.

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Leadership

• 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%

AWE Aldermaston: Reading

This is a genuinely exciting time to join the Ministry of Defence if you want to be at the heart of real Defence issues. You will get to work on a high profile and distinctive portfolio which is rarely out of the news and have an outstanding insight into the captivating world of nuclear.

Established in April 2016, the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) was set up to coordinate all aspects of nuclear business within the MOD; responsible for all submarines (from buying them through to disposal when they reach the end of their life), nuclear warheads, skills, related infrastructure and day-to-day nuclear policy. DNO consists of the people, equipment and infrastructure required to successfully deter the most utmost threats to our national security and way of life.

Within DNO, the Warhead Directorate leads the UK nuclear warhead programme which provides a stockpile of reliable, safe and effective nuclear warheads to support the UK’s strategic nuclear deterrent now and in the future.

The Warhead Directorate has staff based in MOD Main Building, MOD Abbey Wood (Bristol), Aldermaston (Reading) and HM Naval Base Clyde (Scotland). This post will be based at Aldermaston.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The Nuclear Transport Operations planning team deliver safely, securely and timely Defence Nuclear Material to meet the goals of the Nuclear Enterprise. This team is a mix of civilian and military personal working out of Aldermaston working closely with the Ministry of Defence Police and AWE personnel.

Working with an experienced Military Planner the successful candidate will be helping to develop and deliver the transport plans to ensure that the Nuclear Enterprise has the right material at the right time to ensure Continuous At Sea Deterrence (CASD) is maintained today and into the future.

We are looking for an individual who can work in a small team to deliver in a fast-paced environment, tackling dynamic problems whilst prioritising multiple stakeholders in an exciting and meaningful role.

Experience in any of the following items is desirable but not essential for the suitable candidate and so should be included where appropriate in the application.

• Experience of working in an Operational environment (military or civilian)
• Working within multi-agency organisations.
• Experience of writing operational documentation
• Working with other MoD agencies.
• Experience of working in an Operational Control Room environment (military or civilian)

If you have good communication and interpersonal skills this could be the post for you.

Responsibilities

Supporting the Transport Operations planning team the successful candidate will –

• Develop the transport plans (both long term and tactical) as well as the supporting / tasking documentation.
• Watch-keep in the Joint Operations Centre during transport operations. This may include occasional out of hours working.
• Attend multi-agency planning meetings to maintain the programme through churn.
• Assist in the management of both pool vehicle fleet and booking of additional transport to support Operations and Training.

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

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service

 Being part of our Civil Service community means you will have access to a range of benefits including:  

• Learning and development tailored to your role and broader skill development, enabling you to build a long-term career in your chosen area.
• The civil service champions a variety of flexible working options to suit your needs
• 25 days annual leave, raising to 30 days following 5 years’ service (+ 8 days bank and public holidays), with family friendly benefits including improved maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• A market leading civil service pension
• A culture which encourages inclusion and diversity within its teams
• Some of our sites have on-site gyms, restaurants, cafes, nurseries and more
• An employee discount scheme for all your in-store and on-line shopping needs

Headquarters Regional Command (HQ RC), Montgomery House, Queen’s Avenue, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2JN

HQ Regional Command delivers ‘Real Life Support to the Army and controls the UK Stations and Garrisons as well as Nepal, Brunei and British Forces in Germany. It is also responsible for engaging with the civil community and acts as the proponent for UK Operations. The security and guarding branch role is to provide security advice and support to the wider security community. The team has a diverse workforce that specialise in information security assurance, security risk management, physical security and guarding. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work within an evolving department that is at the heart of reducing the threat posed to military people and assets. We are looking for a talented and motivated officer to join us, working with the line manager on workstreams which support the Army’s Cyber and Security team to deliver a strategically important input into the organisations drive for modernisation. Do you want to work in the exciting growth area of cyber to support national security? Are you interested in Defence? If so, the Army has a vacancy for a motivated individual to work  on information assurance activities such as Information Communication Technologies’ accreditation, policy formulation and compliance delivering constant improvements on how the Army defends, protects and reduces its information assets, working across the organisations digital enterprise. In this position, you will play an integral part in protecting the UK against external and internal threats and acting as a deterrence to ensure that our Armed Forces have the strong cyber defences they need. MOD offers support and development in your career, including apprenticeships, that you can undertake as part of your role. In the Army we are passionate about delivering phenomenal things for our people. But we respect your priorities and are committed to flexible working practices to give you freedom to balance work and life.

The HEO Information Assurance within Headquarters Regional Command will:

 

• Act as the Staff Officer focal point within Regional Command for all information security and accreditation matters within Home Command Information Assurance delegations.
• Represent the Home/Regional Command on appropriate HQ Army level information security working groups/committees.
• Develop and maintain a demonstrable understanding of security policy.
• Assist in the formulation of accreditation policy and procedure to ensure data is accurately protected in line with policy and legislative requirements.
• Promote information security awareness and education.
• Be prepared to:
• Assist Army Cyber & Security in the development and production of training, educational and awareness materials, and briefings.
• Liaise with internal and external authorities such as Cyber and Security, D Info branches, and other intelligence and communications collaborators.
• When required, advise project and business leaders on information security policy and risk management issues within Home Command IA delegations.
• Be responsible for the Line Management responsibility of one member of staff.

 

Essentials:

Security Check clearance

 

Desirables:

Information Assurance Accreditor Introduction (IAAI) with Defence Academy

Classified Document Handling

Responsible for Information – IAO

Membership of a professional body

Defence IT Security Officer

Car driving Licience

We have recently seen that the cyber threat became prevalent during the pandemic and there are many cases of data breach. Would you to join army’s network of defenders? The role offers the ability to develop Cyber security skills and drive through a work programme using information security risks, leadership skills, knowledge and expertise in an exciting yet encouraging environment, working with a tight-knit team of like-minded professionals.

This is a Reserved post requiring Security Check clearance and is open to UK Nationals only due to the nature and classification of the data. The role is vital to support and enable various programmes and projects by delivering information security advice in support of the Army in non-deployed locations. The incumbent will often talk to new people and the role involves advising, guiding, and informing them of the MOD obligations.

While the position holder will be able to take up Army Intelligent Customer – Practitioner Level Development Pathway (PLDP) to develop wider awareness of Defence Capability & Acquisition, the individual will be challenged with a breadth of knowledge surrounding MOD polices. The post primarily requires you to advise on the MOD and Army’s cyber security formal direction and guidance. There will be a requirement to interpret Chief of General Staff’s Risk Appetite Statement critically and advise Senior Leaders on cyber and other communication risks.

Whilst in role, you will become part of the wider Government Security Profession, and you will have the opportunity to learn about cyber security, how to identify gaps in governance, risks and compliance, and determine the right mitigations in accordance with the 5 core functions of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Framework (CSF).

We are seeking someone that has superb interpersonal skills as they will support personnel of all ranks and trades. They will also be capable of reacting quickly and positively to change. The successful applicant will be the Lead desk officer for Information Assurance throughout the Home Command estate, covering Accreditation, Computer Security, Personal Electronic Devices (PED) Security, Communication Security, Document Security, Information Security, Computer Network Defence, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (Technical Attack Counter Measures), and Data Protection.

The post requires travel to various locations across the United Kingdom and opportunities for travel to other overseas locations.

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

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

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

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing

• 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%
• Discounted membership of the Aldershot gym and sports facilities.

London 2 Marsham Street (2MS)

Home Office Security is responsible for creating a secure working environment for the Home Office. The Physical Security Team (PST) falls within the Security, Information and Estates Directorate and is responsible for ensuring robust physical security solutions are in place to protect Home Office buildings, staff, and assets. The standards followed for ensuring appropriate security systems are in place are set out within the Security Policy Framework Document (SPF) as issued by the Cabinet Office.

The flexible working arrangement of Hybrid working (working partly in their workplace(s) and partly at home) is not available for this role due to the requirements of the role. Successful candidates will be required to attend the office/other work location as specified in the advert at all times to carry out this role.

Due to the nature of the role, this post is available on a full-time basis only.

There are a significant number of reactive tasks associated with this post therefore flexibility and prioritising are key requirements.

Main aspects of the role are,

• Acting as line manager for AO 2MS team members.
• Be responsible for the building pass process, resolving complex application issues as they arise to minimise the time taken during the approval process.
• Take care of high-level callers at the 2MS office and liaise with customers, partners, and collaborators throughout the building.
• Manage ad-hoc/miscellaneous security related requests and enquiries from staff and partners.
• Ensure access is granted to various restricted areas within 2MS and the wider estate in accordance with agreed protocols.
• Work collaboratively with Physical Security colleagues across multiple UK locations to support the work of the national team.

This position will benefit those with a keen curiosity about security and who are looking to develop their professional skill and build line management experience.

Essential criteria

• We are looking for a motivated individual who can demonstrate the following:
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to expertly deal with staff of all grades of all levels.
• Happy to work at pace in a busy and sometimes stressful office environment.
• Able to work flexibly and multi-task, taking care of conflicting priorities and demands.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Word, Excel, Share point, Outlook etc.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Home Office access control systems, however full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

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

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

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

• Making Effective Decisions

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

HMS Raleigh (PL11 2PD), RMB Stonehouse (PL1 3QS), RMB Citadel (PL1 2PA), RMB Bickleigh (PL6 7AJ) Other DIO locations may be offered.

Join the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and have a future that matters: Be proud; Be challenged; Be unique

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week

The Challenge

Do you want to join the Governments Security team of the year and be part of our Gold Standard security service?

We are looking to recruit an Area Operations Manager (AOM) to join our team in the Plymouth area! We owe our success to the efficiency of our organisational processes. To help maintain and grow this standard we are seeking an AOM to coordinate daily activities. You will be in charge of providing inspired leadership to your team, as well as encouraging and developing innovation, initiative, and creative thinking by MGS officers across your geographical Area of Responsibility (AOR) so that continuous improvement is embedded. We are also looking for someone who can deliver strong financial performance, implement and conduct audit and assurance procedures and outstanding levels of customer service across the board. You will also promote our culture of equality, fairness and inclusiveness.

Part of the role will be travelling and visiting other sites, eg; HMS Raleigh, HMS Culdrose, BRNC Dartmouth, RMB Stonehouse, RMB Bickleigh, RMB Royal Citadel  which may include overnight stays. The AOR will be responsible for approximately 112 staff across a geographical area. Additionally you will be expected to attend training/cources, meetings and conferences in differing parts of the MGS national business.

See more information about the MGS, please read the candidate pack and watch our Security Officer YouTube video https://youtu.be/nzSK9OPOoDI

The Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) is a professionally qualified body of Civil Servants who provide unarmed guarding services at over 100 MOD sites across Great Britain. The MGS has guarded the Defence Estate for over 25 years including high profile locations such as MOD Main Building in London and His Majesty’s Naval Bases at Portsmouth, Devonport and the Clyde. The MGS plays a vital role supporting the Defence Mission and works closely with its security partners

The MGS is part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and  employs over 2,500 operational and support staff. The MGS is managed by a Head Office team, dispersed strategically around the country.

MGS officers are very often the first point of contact with the MOD for employees, visitors and contractors and we pride ourselves on a customer-focused culture, working to DIO’s Values as well as our own core values of honesty, integrity, professionalism and efficiency.

We are passionate about the services we deliver and work hard to keep pace with developments in the security industry, as we seek to be the unarmed  guarding provider of choice. The MGS holds the Committed to Equality Gold Standard and we positively encourage applications from all under-represented communities.

We employ approximately 4,900 staff from a very diverse range of professions, and we work across the world; in Germany, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands, Norway, Poland, Kenya, Belize, Nepal and Oman.

You can view our YouTube video to see more about our work 

Main Responsibilities

As the Area Operations Manager for MGS Area 11, you will have approximately 4 Operational Managers (EO’s) as direct reports, assisting you with the operational requirements at the Units where MGS Security Officers are based within this geographical area of the country.  You will lead in all aspects of operational delivery for your AOR ensuring the required security tasking is delivered to our customers.  This will also entails audit and assurance  thoughout the MGS footprint to support and maintain the NSI Gold level of accreditation.

The AOM is responsible for;
• Maintaining an appropriate level of visibility within the AOR and implement good communication regimes.
• Deal promptly with complaints and HR casework, ensuring all Operational Managers (OMs) are following MOD Policy in taking care of absence, recruitment, complaints and misconduct.
• On an annual basis, review and authorise unit Joint Business Agreements (JBAs) and Rosters within AOR.
• Ensuring that accurate and efficient use is made of the Department’s resources by implementing and conducting an effective system of audit and assurance including the accuracy of performance and output returns
• Ensuring service delivery is maintained at agreed levels and provide regular assurance to the Regional Manager by communicating with OMs and reviewing the information entered on the Performance and Operational Reporting Tool (PORT) and operational output returns.
• Maintaining operational output returns and continual maintenance of the Multi Tracking Tool (MTT) on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Ensuring effective Employee Relations within AOR, engaging, and working with the recognised Trades Unions, involving, and consulting with them as appropriate.
• There is an on-call process that covers the Regional Operational Area, this is an additional task that is optional to the successful candidate.

Desirable Experience & Skills

Line Management experience

Full UK Car Driving Licence required to attend meetings and routine unit visits, some of which are remote from public t transport links.

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

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

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

• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing

We enable our people to work at the right place, with the right people, at the right time.

We believe that if we look after our people, they will be passionate about delivering great things for our customers.

We understand the importance of life outside of work and our industry leading flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

The MOD Discover My Benefits page lists the full set of benefits. Some of the many benefits you will receive include:

• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year
• Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments
• Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
• Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and / or site shops

Whitehall, London

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Joint Intelligence Organisation’s (JIO) use of data science within intelligence assessment. We are seeking a motivated and dynamic leader to join the JIO’s new Insights Hub as Principal Data Scientist. We are looking for people with the right approach, experience and willingness to learn. Candidates should be passionate about finding new and innovative ways to use data within intelligence assessment.

The JIO Insights Hub fosters a culture of innovation and inclusion, believing our success is driven through diversity of thought, experience and background. You will be empowered to set up new data experiments, develop new relationships and try new ideas which will drive forward the JIO’s vision for high-value, innovative intelligence assessment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the centre of HMG’s national security machinery, helping to inform the UK’s response to priority national and international issues.

About the JIO

The Joint Intelligence Organisation (JIO) primarily supports the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC), the National Security Council, the Prime Minister and other key decision-makers by providing authoritative, robust all-source intelligence assessment on a vast range of national security and foreign policy priorities.

Our work covers, and goes beyond, ‘traditional’ national security topics such as geopolitical issues and threats to British interests. We apply a national security lens to issues such as emerging technology, economic and health security, climate change and horizon scanning (for example, identifying and monitoring countries at risk of instability).

You can read more about working for the JIO in the information pack attached at the bottom of this advert.

The Role

As Principal Data Scientist you will lead our use of data science techniques and our use of new technology. You will work closely with our data analysis team to ensure that JIO is using insights from data within our intelligence assessment work. You will also help our analysts make use of new types of technology – including large language models, machine learning and natural language processing. You will need to help design and deliver a digital transformation programme that equips the JIO for future challenges, setting us on course for delivery of our vision for 2028.    

The role will be part of the JIO’s Insights Hub. A new initiative, the JIO Insights Hub fosters a culture of innovation and inclusion, believing our success comes through diversity of thought, experience and background. Working in the hub you will be empowered to manage the near and long term projects, develop relationships across the organisation and try new ideas which will drive forward the JIO’s vision for high-value, innovative intelligence assessment.

Responsibilities

• Delivering an ambitious data integration programme that will address the data science needs throughout the JIO.
• Scoping where and how we work with digital partners to feed into the digital transformation programmes across intelligence work to 2030.
• Work alongside the data analysis and data visualisation teams to ensure a seamless end-to-end data service for the JIO.
• Representing and promoting the JIO across government, and working with others in the data science community to identify opportunities to build our data science capability.

We would welcome applications from those with experience across some or all of the following:

• Core programming skills (R or Python would be beneficial but not essential).
• Mathematical skills, including statistical, critical analysis and curiosity about data and modelling.
• Logical and creative thinking skills. Able to apply innovative approaches and techniques.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to identify efficient and effective ways to resolve problems.
• Good IT skills with the ability to learn new systems and ways of working.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to share insights with stakeholders, interpret requirements and present data in a clear, enthusiastic and compelling way.
• Team working and interpersonal skills. Able to sensitively work with a diverse range of stakeholders.

We invest in upskilling our team members to enable them to thrive once they start working with us. As such, if you don’t quite match these desirable skills, don’t let it put you off applying as we will equip the successful candidate with them once you are in post. The application process will seek to gauge potential just as much as current performance.

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

• Managing a Quality Service
• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
• Working Together

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

• Delivering Business Impact (See Role Description on the Gov.uk Digital, Data and Technology Profession Capability Framework – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/data-scientist)

Annual salary increases will depend upon individual performance and contribution to the organisation’s success. In addition there will be the opportunity to earn performance related bonuses.

Existing civil servants can take up the post on loan from their parent department for the duration advertised (permission from their parent department would need to be secured in order to take up the post). Those joining on level transfer will retain their current salary. Staff joining on promotion terms will receive up to a 10% increase of their current basic salary or the pay band minimum whichever is the greater. Staff joining on promotion will adopt the modernised terms and conditions of employment which came into force in 2013. 

Pension: There is a choice of excellent pension schemes. More information about pension provisions can be found at www.civilservice.gov.uk/pensions

Flexible Working: Flexible working including job-share arrangements may be considered for this role.

Leave allowances: 25 days’ paid leave per annum rising to 30 days after five years’ service. In addition, full-time staff receive eight public holidays and the Queen’s Birthday privilege day as well as competitive maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave.

Probation: Staff new to the Civil Service will be required to serve a six month probationary period.

Location: The post will be based in Westminster, London. No relocation costs will be available.

Crisis working: As the JIO and PHIA are at the heart of national security function for the UK, there are occasionally times where we need to respond to incidents of crisis or critical importance. Staff in any role may be asked to work extended or anti-social hours with little or no notice on such occasions.

Equality and Diversity: The Cabinet Office is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all staff. We will not discriminate on grounds of gender, gender identity, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, those with caring responsibilities, part time workers or any other factor irrelevant to a person’s work. We encourage a diverse workforce and aim to provide a working environment where all staff at all levels are valued and respected, and where discrimination, bullying, promotion of negative stereotyping and harassment are not tolerated.

Civil Service Code: All civil servants are subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Code which details Civil Service values, standards of behaviour, rights and responsibilities. Go to http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk for more information.

London

The Directorate of Security and Resilience (DSR) mission is to support the delivery of Defence outputs by protecting our people, assets and information in the UK and overseas. DSR is responsible for setting resilience and security policy for Defence and provides advice on how to counter and mitigate the key threats and hazards faced by Defence from a wide range of threats including: hostile state actors; terrorist organisations; and serious and organised crime groups. DSR delivers the MOD’s security policy on: the Defence Nuclear Enterprise; culture and training; physical; personnel and vetting; policing and guarding; resilience and business continuity; and industry. DSR leads the Security Function within Defence, led by the Chief Security Officer of the MOD, who also acts as the Head of Profession for Security in Defence.

The DSR Vetting team covers three specific areas of responsibility:

• Setting Defence vetting policy, working with the Government Security Group in the Cabinet Office to influence government vetting policy, and interpreting it for the MOD and its partners;
• Vetting delivery – maintaining close contact with UKSV and our internal vetting stakeholders to oversee the vetting service; and
• Leading the vetting casework team that makes vetting risk decisions for MOD civil servants and Defence industry personnel.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

This 1 year Fixed Term Appointment in the Vetting team in DSR is required to establish and pilot a new process to reduce the impact of national security vetting on the recruitment timeline for civil servants transferring from other government departments. The postholder will establish a reporting mechanism to allow the pilot to be evaluated and be responsible for initial analysis and understanding.

The postholder will need to work closely with stakeholders in DBS and CivHR.  There will be a high level of personal responsibility for delivery.

The role will be an integral part of the vetting casework team, and so may also be responsible for personnel security clearance checks (Vetting casework) for MOD civil servants and Defence contractors; including providing advice around high risk, complex and contentious cases.  Working with the other members of the team, and maintaining thorough and timely records of action, this is a casework role that requires attention to detail and great team working.

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

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

This post is based in MOD Main Building, but there is scope for flexible working. The rest of the team currently splits their time between working in MOD Main Building and Homeworking. There is an expectation to be in Main Building at least once a week.

Responsibilities

• Establish a mechanism to conduct fast, thorough assessment to identify when vetting transfers will be low risk, where OGD HR transfers can be delivered speedily.  This will speed up transfers into MOD from other departments, but manage any vetting risks appropriately.  –   Design a pilot, to include a process for transfer checks of the vetting file, and a protocol and process for monitoring the pilot. This will require consultation with other vetting caseworkers and DBS Civ Transfer staff.
• Deliver the pilot process, monitoring the outcome and reporting to AH Vetting Policy.  Provide initial analysis of the success of the pilot.
• Conduct MOD Vetting requirement checks in partnership with Security vetting casework team.
• Use sound judgement, evidence and knowledge to arrive at accurate, expert and professional decisions whilst ensuring all information is handled appropriately and with care, upholding the ‘vetting in confidence’ principle.
• Research and assess security clearances including Referral Indicators. Consider whether any identified risks can be mitigated, consulting the local risk owner where appropriate.
• Manage case files ensuring that receipt/return is logged.
• Advise key stakeholders (such as human resources and the security community) on referrals regarding postings, appointments and access to sensitive material.
• Manage the daily triaging of new referrals into the team.
• Create appeal packs which includes briefing material and an Appeal Hearing Introduction for the delegated Deciding Officer.

Essential Skills:

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

Desirable Skills:

• Have experience of dealing with personnel security casework.
• Understanding of process design, or process analysis

Internally, the role will need to work closely with security stakeholders in the three military services and in other business units in MOD to understand MOD security risks and to interpret and explain the vetting policy for a Defence audience.

This is an exciting time to join MOD Vetting; a significant amount of reform is ongoing and the post holder will be expected to assist delivery of project strands related to improving Vetting data, forecasting, and Defence’s Vetting operating model.

Skills and Experience

Security Vetting: Applicants must be willing to undergo the Developed Vetting process. Owing to the nature of the role this is a reserved post.

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service.