Army SO3 DPA Compliance

Andover, South East England, SP11 8HJ

Job summary

There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army. Ensuring those outputs are delivered in a legally compliant way is vital for protecting the Army from legal repercussions and enabling it to fulfil its functions.

The post holder will join the Army Data Protection Support Team (DPST), working to support the Information Design Authority (Info DA) and the wider Directorate of Information (D Info). This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join the data protection function and support the operation of the DPST.

The DPST is a small but growing team dedicated to tackling Data Protection issues within the Army – be this through handling fast paced compliance cases or more routine assurance processes. We sit within the Info DA – a new design authority that has been created as a result of the Army Operating Model and is the mechanism by which we will enable, assure and facilitate the British Army’s mission of becoming a Digital War-fighting Force.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a team facing an exciting future and leading the Army in digital ways of working. We want to hear from you if you want to be part of this journey and believe you have the potential to help us. We are fully committed to upskilling and training all our team members to become certified privacy professionals to support us in delivering our mission of obtaining and maintaining legislative compliance across the British Army. If you want to be involved in a mature and expanding business area that is responsible for ensuring the British Army’s compliance with Data Protection legislation, then this is the role for you!

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

As a member of the Data Protection Support Team, you will be a key contributor to providing Data Protection support across all British Army units. The successful incumbent will be integral to supporting the DP Governance Framework and its implementation across the British Army, enabling the achievement and assurance of DP compliance.

SO3 DPA Compliance is primarily responsible for the maintenance of the Army DP Governance structure and its implementation within Army systems, alongside the delivery of TLB-wide DP training. The SO3 is also responsible for assisting the Army Warning Advice and Reporting Point (WARP) with the investigation of low-medium risk DP incidents, providing general DP advice, assisting SO2 DPA Compliance and supporting the rest of the DPST with day-to-day functions.

Specific responsibilities:

  1. Maintain and ensure the legal compliance of the Army Data Protection Governance structure.
  2. Assist with the promotion and implementation of Data Protection policy across Army TLB, providing guidance and advice as required.
  3. Day-to-day management of the Army data protection governance framework to ensure compliance with legislation and MOD/Army policy.
  4. Manage the day-to-day running of the AIAR and eCase, including account management and reviews, the accurate recording of the Army’s personal information assets and updating the AIAR/eCase user guides.
  5. Interpret direction from Implementation Orders and reflect any directed changes on the AIAR and eCase EUN hierarchies.
  6. Collate ad hoc reports in response to requests received from the MOD Data Protection Team (DPOT) and other bodies as part of DPA and IA compliance reporting requirements. Provide management information from the AIAR/eCase as required.
  7. Assist with the delivery of Army HQ internal inspections and liaison visits and ensure activities undertaken are targeted to achieve compliance.
  8. Deputise for SO2 DPA Compliance and assist with tasks for the rest of the DPST where required, including providing advice on Data Subject Requests (DSRs) and reviewing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
  9. Assist Army WARP with the investigation of low-medium risk Army DP incidents.
  10. Represent the DPST in correspondence and meetings with Army WARP regarding the investigation of green and yellow DP incidents.
  11. Support SO2 DPA Compliance with investigation of amber, red and ICO reportable DP incidents.
  12. Maintain records of DP incident investigations undertaken by WARP/DPST.
  13. Attend fortnightly WARP and DPST breach meetings to review all relevant incidents, providing guidance and direction.
  14. Work with MOD DPOT and WARP on the assurance and closure of incidents within the Army TLB
  15. Assist with the delivery of breach management and complaints policy including the implementation and completion of consequent actions plans.
  16. Produce and deliver DP-related training for Army TLB.
  17. Assist with the creation and delivery of DP training for Army TLB, including ad-hoc production of bespoke training to promote a continuous through-life awareness of the requirement to protect personal data.
  18. Assist with the organisation and delivery of the DPA workshop, DP presentation for the RAO (Regimental Administrative Officer) course and eCase training.
  19. Manage the day-to-day implementation of DPA training policy within the Army, including advising on training for new post holders and verifying training has been completed.
  20. Produce and disseminate DP-related communications across Army TLB.
  21. Manage the Army DPA Communication Framework. Maintain regular communications across the Army, such as web presence and DP Update newsletters
  22. Respond to contact and requests for assistance from individuals and Units.
  23. Attend in-person meetings and training on-location where appropriate
  24. Assist with the arrangement of a TLB approach to promote the annual Data Privacy Day
  25. Coordinate and act as secretary for the Data Protection Delivery Group.

Person specification

Essential criteria:

  • Being well versed in communication and confident in explaining complex concepts to others.
  • An understanding of and experience working with Microsoft office suite; computer literate with the ability to pick up and learn new skills.
  • Able to prioritise tasks and work as part of a large team spanning different levels and types of stakeholders.
  • A genuine desire to develop, learn and contribute to the team.
  • Hold a Data Protection Practitioner Certificate or obtain within 12 months of joining (training provided).

Behaviours

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

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

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

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

Benefits

As a civil servant working alongside the Army, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference.

The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

Other benefits for Army civil servants include:

  • 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
  • Highly competitive pension scheme
  • Personal and professional development of skills
  • Alternative working patterns for many roles
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
  • Enhanced parental and adoption leave
  • 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities

Learning and Development

We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.

A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be ‘on-the-job’, with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training delivered by an external training provider. This means minimal disruption to your work alongside a big developmental opportunity.

Professional qualifications which can be achieved through an apprenticeship range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs/ broadly equivalent to Scottish National 5s(N5s)), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels//broadly equivalent to Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher (H/AH)), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree. They normally last between 12 months – 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship.

Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way.

Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.

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: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

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.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

Please note: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

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.

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.

DI Maritime – Defence Intelligence, Maritime Capability, Senior Intelligence Analyst, Underwater Phenomenology

MOD Main Building, London

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists to join the DI Capability Maritime Under Water team, within Defence Intelligence (DI). You will be part of the Maritime Mission within the Defence Intelligence (DI) Capability Assessment 1* business area.  The post is based in MoD London under the Strategic Command Top Level Budget.  You will lead the technical intelligence assessment of underwater signatures and sensors, collaborating with national and international experts across the intelligence and science and technology (S&T) communities, delivering timely and accurate assessments to inform decision making.

Defence Intelligence (DI) is a world-class organisation that supports policy and decision-making at the heart of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the cross government national security community. In DI, our people solve problems, create understanding, and give perspective to the diverse and complex Defence threats and challenges in a rapidly changing world. Together our civilians and military personnel inform decision-making in Defence, manage complex programmes, and develop new technology.

You will be primarily responsible for understanding the threat of underwater signatures and sensor technologies for DI Maritime. Developing and leveraging close engagement with intelligence partners and the wider S&T community, drawing on all-source intelligence as well as data from technical studies and scientific research. You will work collaboratively on complex analytical projects, some of which you will be expected to plan and lead. You will take a leading role in delivering written and verbal briefings to a wide range of customers to inform policy, procurement and operational decision making. You will work closely with other DI analysts, UK Intelligence agencies, Her Majesty’s Government and international partners, to provide senior customers with timely and accurate assessments.

DI is a key element of the UK’s national intelligence community, working closely with partners across Defence, Cabinet Office, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, the intelligence agencies and other intelligence assessment bodies such as the Joint Intelligence Organisation.

In DI we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work. We recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire, train and promote people based on merit and aspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. We also offer flexible working arrangements such as flexitime, job share and compressed hours. All job adverts in DI are subject to fair and open competition.

This position is advertised at 36/37 hours per week Tacos Dependant (London post only).

Job description

  • As a Senior analyst (C1), you will cover lines of analytic effort, prioritising and making best use of resources to ensure the delivery of key team outputs.
  • You will lead in the assessment of novel sensor technologies for DI Maritime, developing and supporting close engagement with intelligence partners and the wider S&T community.
  • You will be responsible for developing understanding of the threat from diverse and complex sensor systems, drawing on all-source intelligence as well as data from technical studies and scientific research. The work offers an excellent opportunity to develop and utilise technical, analytical, project management and operational knowledge.
  • Deliver and communicate high quality, impactful intelligence assessments (verbal and written) that adhere to the Professional Head of Intelligence Assessment’s Analytic Standards and DI guidance.  Provide quality assurance to your team.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with a wide spectrum of customers and ensure intelligence output is aligned to their requirements, decision-making processes and timelines.
  • Participate fully in relevant national and international intelligence community collaboration processes and activities.
  • You will ensure intelligence gaps are identified; actively seek to fill gaps through conducting research and tasking collection following the relevant processes, guidance and legislation. Drive the innovative exploitation of data.

Person specification

You will develop and maintain subject matter expertise in the characteristics of underwater signatures and sensor systems, and produce high quality, impactful assessment products to meet customer requirements.

You will provide direction and oversight of external technical projects at Dstl and elsewhere, ensuring the projects deliver to requirements, time, and budget. You will provide line management to two junior intelligence analysts.

You will act as the DI Maritime lead in bilateral exchanges with intelligence partners on matters relating to underwater sensing, and participate fully in relevant national and international intelligence and S&T collaboration processes and activities. Some national and international travel will be required.

Whilst no prior knowledge of specific technology is required, the post would suit an individual possessing an inquisitive technical mind and the ability to learn from engagement with the S&T community and international partners.

Experience 

The post holder must have good analytical and research skills. The ability to read and fuse source material and data mine from a variety of intelligence sources will be a key aspect of the role.

A strong STEM background and the ability to conduct technical intelligence analysis will be essential.

You will be able to demonstrate a record of producing high quality written reports and presentations, and will have good verbal communication skills to deliver formal and informal briefings confidently.

The following attributes are Desirable: 

  • Critical thinking.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • Strong IT skills, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines.
  • Experience of the intelligence assessment profession.
  • Some awareness or understanding of sensor technologies in the maritime environment is desirable but not essential.
  • Project management qualification and experience is desirable but not essential.

Successful candidate should hold or be prepared to undertake the Fundamentals of Defence Intelligence, Defence Intelligence IT Course and Defence Intelligence Analysis Module courses and pass the subsequent City and Guilds exam in intelligence assessment.

Behaviours

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

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

We offer a range of excellent benefits including but not limited to the following:

  • All successful candidates will be eligible to join the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
  • Holiday – 25-day annual leave allowance per year increasing by 1 day per year (maximum 30 days per year). In addition, 8 statutory Bank Holidays and 1 privilege day per year.
  • Complementing our generous annual leave allowance, we also have a flexible working scheme. The scheme allows you to work additional hours, over the standard 7 hours 24 minutes per day, to accumulate credit which enables you to earn up to 3 days leave every 4 weeks with an additional 2 days over the Christmas period resulting in a possible 41 days additional leave per year. The flexi-time scheme becomes available upon completion of 6 months service.
  • Additional working pattern options – we have a strong culture of flexible working and encourage all employees to have a healthy work/life balance. We offer a wide range of potential working patterns, including part time, job share and compressed hours. These need to be balanced with business needs so they will vary from job to job. If you would like to know more, please speak to the Recruiting Line Manager.
  • Professional Development – We are committed to your continued professional and personal development with learning as one of our core values.
  • Health and Wellbeing – for a small fee we offer the staff the use of the exceptional site gymnasium facilities.
  • We also offer an excellent range of family-friendly benefits, for example, enhanced parental, and adoption leave.
  • Special Paid Leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year

Please note: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

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 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 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.

National Crypt Key Centre Delivery Manager

Cheltenham, London, Manchester

Job summary

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.    

The NCSC’s National Crypt-Key Centre (NCKC) is the central focus for how the UK develops, operates and maintains the systems providing highly secure communications for the government, military, industry and allies. Crypt-Key is the term used to describe the UK’s use of cryptography to protect the critical information and services on which the UK government, military and national security community rely, including from attack by our most capable adversaries. It underpins our ability to choose how we deploy our national security and defence capabilities. To be a world-leading Crypt-Key nation we need the right skills and technologies both in government and in the private sector. 

NCKC is working in collaboration with the national security community and across wider government and industry to build a more resilient and secure enterprise. The UK is already a global leader in Crypt-Key, and the National Cyber Strategy sets a number of objectives for the advancement of Crypt-Key nationally and globally. The NCKC are recruiting Delivery Managers to support the delivery and operation of these strategy objectives. 

NCKC is based largely in Cheltenham. We support applications from people willing to work from our London or Manchester offices, however occasional travel to Cheltenham at NCSC’s expense will be expected. 

Job description

As a Delivery Manager in NCKC, you might expect to be: 

  • Working within one of the established NCKC Teams to deliver Crypt-Key objectives and run services within government. 
  • Working with the national Crypt-Key industry, playing a part in ensuring that securely engineered, assured capabilities are available for UK government use and export. 
  • Supporting NCKC and wider NCSC teams in delivering National Cyber Strategy objectives.
  • Working for part of the week in one of our main offices, and part time at home or at alternative facilities.
  • Ensuring that our world leading technologists, diverse national industry and government Crypt-Key users are defining, procuring and deploying the right capabilities at the right time.
  • Managing the delivery of small projects in support of NCSC’s Crypt-Key responsibilities.

Person specification

As a Delivery Manager in NCKC you will be responsible for delivering Crypt-Key capability and services to wider government. We are recruiting into several related teams, but in all cases, you will be: 

  • A self-starter, confident applying structure to complex problems and comfortable with ambiguity.  
  • Willing to undertake continuous learning and development throughout your career. 
  • A strategic thinker, able to balance competing demands and long-term and short-term priorities.
  • Able to connect technologists, subject matter experts and external stakeholders on often complex projects and deliveries.  You do not need to be a cyber security or Crypt-Key specialist, but you need to be able to grasp and translate complex issues to various audiences.
  • Able to evidence experience of working in technology or cyber security sectors, or able to demonstrate an aptitude to do so.
  • Able to support occasional travel within the UK.
  • Willing to work out of our Cheltenham, London or Manchester offices for part of the week.

The successful applicant will need to have: 

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;

  • Driving Innovation and Change (Civil Service Behaviour Equivalent: Changing and Improving)
  • Communicating and Influencing (Civil Service Behaviour Equivalent: Communicating and Influencing)
  • Working Collaboratively (Civil Service Behaviour Equivalent: Working Together)
  • 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 £36,836 plus an annual National Security Payment of £2,330, 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%.

Chief of Staff to Cyber Director, Government Security Group

London

Job summary

The Government Security Function (GSF) oversees the delivery of protective security across Government. Our Mission is to enable Government to protect citizens and provide vital public services by understanding and managing security risks. We set the strategy and standards for Government Security, monitor departmental security performance, manage pan-government security incidents, support the delivery of key security capabilities and lead the Government Security Profession.

The Government Security Group (GSG) is the centre of the Security Function, based within the Cabinet Office. GSG is transforming the Government’s approach to protective security to ensure it is fit to meet the challenges of the digital age. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team, with a breadth of stakeholders including in other Government departments, the National Technical Authorities and the Agencies, and to contribute to delivering improved security across Government.

The Cyber Directorate was formed in September 2022 following an independent review of GSG capability and priorities. A new Cyber Director post was created within GSG and existing teams leading three deputy directors, each leading one of the following teams: Cyber Operations and Assurance, Cyber Transformation, and Cyber Policy and Solutions.

We are responsible for delivering the first Government Cyber Security Strategy. Our purpose is to make Government’s critical functions significantly hardened to common attacks by 2025, and all government organisations across the public sector resilient to known vulnerabilities and attack methods no later than 2030.

Role information

This is an exciting  opportunity to play a key role in the transformation of government cyber security, working at the heart of government in the Cabinet Office.

You will work closely with the Cyber Director and wider leadership team to deliver the Government Cyber Security Strategy, providing advice and support in setting priorities, optimising resources and delivering with key partners across government. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with functional and departmental leaders and technical authorities, building trusted relationships and learning about cyber security and emerging technology trends.

We have a strong focus on building an inclusive environment where every member of the team feels valued and able to share their experiences and skills, and this role will be critical in delivering this across the Cyber Directorate and the wider security community. The role requires exceptional communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills, the ability to prioritise across a broad portfolio and deliver at pace.

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for:

  • Supporting the Cyber Director and Deputy Directors in delivering the strategy, including helping to set priorities and direct resources;
  • Shaping the team, ensuring that our organisation design meets our priorities, building an inclusive environment and ensuring that we’re set up for success;
  • Delivering strategic projects on behalf of the Cyber Director, for example establishing governance, exploring new technology or threat trends, delivering process improvements, analysing and proposing responses to key risks;
  • Providing leadership and line management to the Cyber Directorate Private Office, a team of three Executive Assistants, and ensuring smooth running of key processes (including commissions and meetings management);
  • Supporting and integrating the delivery outcomes of the Cyber Directorate into the agenda and objectives of wider government;
  • Proactively seeking opportunities to improve processes and ways of working on the Director’s behalf, seeking innovative solutions to complicated problems;
  • Collaborating with departmental HR and Finance experts – including managing the recruitment of SCS and Delegated Grades, assisting with HR casework, and leading the planning and delivery of departmental level meetings and events.

Person specification

Essential skills and experience:

  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help assess and understand problems, and propose and deliver innovative solutions;
  • Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills, with the credibility and ability to build excellent relationships with senior and working level stakeholders alongside evidence of a collaborative approach;
  • A learning mindset and the ability to rapidly assimilate and evaluate information to inform decision-making;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to ensure a range of internal and external stakeholders are engaged and supportive;
  • Resilience under pressure, and the ability to be responsive to new risks and emerging priorities;
  • Experience of delivering improvement and cultural change objectives, including building inclusive team environments;
  • Ability to proactively, rapidly and effectively respond to changing situations in complex and frequently high profile environments, creating a culture of flexibility, responsiveness and creativity.

Desirable skills and experience:

  • Experience of working in cyber security at strategy, policy, or technical levels.

Behaviours

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

  • Working Together
  • Changing and Improving
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Learning and development tailored to your role.
  • An environment with flexible working options.
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
  • 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.

UKPPS Protected Persons Service – Operations

Warrington, Birmingham, Winchester, Bristol, Bridgend, Nottingham, Normanton, Stevenage, Sunderland, *London – *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.

Job summary

The role requires the use of both overt and covert tactics that are not replicated within UK Law Enforcement and are supported by a number of specialist/technical teams who are an inclusive capability to UKPPS and all aligned partners.


Staff receive bespoke training and in addition to operational officer requirements, undergo regular psychological assessments. The unit works closely with national partner agencies and public authorities to set up and implement effective protection arrangements.


The strategic aim of the unit is to enable safe, long term, successful resettlement to clients.

Job description

  • Ensure that the risks associated to a Protected Person are identified, assessed and documented.
  • Ensure that the appropriate mitigation measures put in place.
  • Ensure that all identified risks and critical incidents are referred in a timely manner to Senior Officers and Managers.
  • To develop, implement, maintain and review  protection measures for  Protected Persons cases.
  • Produce accurate and detailed reports, operational plans and risk assessments.
  • To undertake  operational deployments in support of Protected Person case management.
  • Identify, assess and manage risks using agreed national model and forms.
  • Provide day to day case  management to Protected Persons and their dependants using empathy, understanding and compassion.
  • Ensure that all Protected Persons are managed in accordance with Legislation, Authorised Professional Practice, UKPPS tactical guidance and NCA Policy and Operating Procedures.
  • Provide advice in respect of referrals received by the UKPPS to Law Enforcement Partners and Agencies.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate documentation and case management information  in line with legislation.
  • Maintain personal resilience in a high risk high profile  challenging area, identifying, monitoring and managing work/life balance issues.
  • Maintain self-motivation and be prepared to work remotely with limited supervision at short notice in challenging conditions.
  • Undertake ‘on call’ duties during out of hours and at weekends.
  • Maintain exemplary standards of professional conduct in line with NCA Code of Ethics, Civil Service Code and FIRST Values.
  • Ensure Health and Safety compliance and ensure risk assessments are effectively implemented in line with the Agency’s policy and safety legislation.
  • You may be required to attend as a witness at Criminal or Civil Court.

***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 may be required to gain DV whilst in post.***

Person specification

The post holder must be an excellent communicator who can make effective operational decisions using the risk management framework. Individuals are expected to work towards a National Occupational Standards based Core Law Enforcement Skills learning pathway to assist them in obtaining the NCA Operational Powers Designation which will be facilitated by the Agency. Relevant training and support will be available.

Licences

Full driving licence valid for driving in the UK for duration of time in role (check DVLA website for guidance)

Behaviours

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

  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Making Effective Decisions

Technical skills

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

  • An ability to identify assess and manage risk, through effective decision making.
  • Exceptional negotiating, influencing and interpersonal skills.
  • An understanding of Safeguarding principles when dealing with children, young people and adults at risk, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect.
  • An ability to work in professional and ethical manner building trust through integrity and consistency.
  • Manage sensitive and confidential information.

 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).

Security Alert Analyst

Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Job summary

The Security Monitoring & Investigations Team (SMI) is part of the DWP Cyber Resilience Centre, and it plays a vital role in securing the DWP estate; ensuring that service delivery is not affected by potential malicious activity from either internal or external threat actors. The team operates in a dynamic environment at the forefront of the Department’s cyber protection capability.

This role is for a first line monitoring analyst who will have responsibility for the initial triage of security alerts generated from across the DWP estate. 

Job description

Working as a Security Alert Analyst you will monitor systems to detect potential indicators of compromise.  You will lead the first stage categorisation and investigation of security alerts, generated by analytical tools and capabilities operating across DWP systems and networks.

You will be responsible for interpreting reports and dashboards and, using your knowledge of security risks and latest cyber intelligence, will ensure an effective response to alerts.  Where appropriate you will escalate potential incidents, collating and presenting all necessary information to others, to enable immediate and accurate investigations. You will use malware analysis tools as appropriate to support your decision-making. 

You will support the development of theoretical rules to deploy and test across large data sets and will continually review and refine those rules to ensure high quality outputs are maintained and supplied to operational stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Effectively use security tooling including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms and open-source intelligence, to identify security compromises within large amounts of complex data.
  • Provide in-depth analysis of reports and dashboards and respond to alerts generated by the latest analytical tools and capabilities operating across machine data within DWP systems.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the latest security threats and indicators of compromise, to ensure an effective response to alerts as well as to new threats and attack vectors.
  • Undertake proactive interrogation of activity captured in system logs and across large data sets to quickly determine if systems have been compromised.
  • Use intelligence effectively to ensure appropriate response actions to security threats.
  • Provide cyber security specific input to investigations through the application of technical knowledge and exploitation of cyber intelligence.
  • Use malware analysis tools (commercial and/or open source) to support analysis and decision making.
  • Work within the confines of relevant legislation as it applies to cyber security and digital forensics activities.
  • Provide timely intervention to protect the DWP IT Estate through initiating containment processes to isolate and prevent the spread of malware.
  • Drive forward the development of monitoring systems and supporting processes and playbooks, ensuring systems are in place to review and continually improve existing capabilities.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge and understanding of the concepts of information security, and of current and emerging IT security, data protection and information risk principles and technologies.
  • Ensure that all team activities comply with legal and internal requirements and that all evidence produced from investigations is suitable for use in disciplinary or legal actions. Ensure the Department’s data is used safely, proportionately, and legally at all times.
  • Support remedial activity as a result of identified weaknesses within the estate.
  • Manage multiple priorities and respond flexibly to competing demands.

Person specification

Candidates will need to demonstrate their suitability for the role using the essential and desirable criteria below:

Essential:

  • Experience of working in a cyber security or IT based role or have completed, or be working towards completion of, a cyber focused qualification
  • Familiar with SIEM products and an understanding of their capabilities as monitoring tools and how they can be used to identify security or data compromises
  • Experience of working in an operationally focused delivery team, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond flexibly to competing demands and organise work accordingly
  • Aptitude for analytical work including using data from a variety of sources and in different formats to draw conclusions

Desirable:

  • Experience in handling/ categorising security alerts
  • Working knowledge of cyber security threats and how to mitigate against them

Behaviours

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

  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Working Together
  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • An environment with flexible working options
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Salary information

Salary range for this role is:

  • National: £34,173 – £34,971.
  • Inner London: £39,150 – £39,777.

Existing Civil Servants

For existing Civil Servants, Civil Service rules on successful appointment will apply.

Hybrid Working

This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home.

This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work.  The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business need, but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account.

If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

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

What are we Offering?

At DWP we are committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues; an inclusive and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society we serve.

We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, and we offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career at DWP accessible to you.
 
Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

As one of the largest government departments, almost every individual in the UK is a direct customer of DWP at some point in their lives. DWP’s mission is to improve people’s quality of life, both now and in the future. We do that by focussing on delivering excellent services that make a difference to millions of people. We trust and empower our people to deliver these services to customers every day, including the most vulnerable in society.

We seek to be an exemplar of the modern Civil Service, and to build on our achievements for the benefit of those we serve. When we are at our best, we care, we deliver, we adapt, we work together and we value everyone, and we seek to ensure that these values guide the way we serve our country, our communities, and our fellow citizens.

Places for Growth and Social Mobility 

As part of the Places for Growth Programme, we are committed to delivering a more geographically diverse Civil and Public Service that will better serve the public and ministers.

As part of this initiative, we are continuously reviewing how we recruit into each location.

Postings

Posting will be made in merit order by location, this will be based on the geographical requirement at the time.

A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve list candidates will be posted in merit order by location.

Successful candidates will be posted to a specific role and will have the opportunity to express a preference as part of the selection process, although final decisions may come down to business need, and the skills and development needs of candidates. Standard promotion rules will apply, and successful candidates will be placed on the pay scale and terms and conditions of DWP.

The roles available will be based in:

  1. Leeds – Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7UA.
  2. London – Caxton House, 6-12 Tothill Street, London, SW1V 9NA.
  3. Manchester – 2 St Peter’s Square, Manchester, M2 3AA.
  4. Newcastle – Benton Park View, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE98 1BA.

Intelligence Officer Development Programme

London (region)

Job summary

About Us

MI5 safeguards the UK against threats such as terrorism, espionage, cyber and sabotage. We investigate suspect individuals and organisations in the UK to obtain, collate, analyse and assess secret intelligence relating to these threats. Alongside our British Intelligence partners MI6 and GCHQ, we provide the UK government with the information they need to protect national security. At MI5 you’ll enjoy varied and rewarding work in a supportive and encouraging environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork.

Job description

The Role

Our Intelligence Officers play a crucial role in keeping the country safe, which makes for one of the most challenging, stimulating and rewarding careers you can imagine. As the country faces increased threats to national security, your role as an Intelligence Officer gives you the opportunity to have a tangible impact on the security of the UK.

Upon successfully completing our structured Intelligence Officer Development Programme (IODP) and the necessary training, you’ll be an accredited Intelligence Officer (IO). Your first IO role could be countering threats from International or Northern Ireland related terrorism, to espionage by hostile states. Using your training, you’ll set investigative strategies, making evidence-based recommendations based on your own assessments of intelligence detailing threats to the UK. This is a role that thrives on teamwork, so you will collaborate with colleagues including the Police, MI6, GCHQ, Whitehall, foreign liaison, and a wide range of internal specialists to thwart threats. In short, you’ll work with some fascinating teams while having a genuine influence on how we protect the country.

The Programme

On joining, you’ll complete one post in a role which will teach you different aspects of the work. The role you get posted to may not be directly linked to investigations but will provide you with vital experience, insights and understanding of how the organisation works, while developing relevant and transferable skills for a varied and fulfilling career.

 

You might find yourself in a key area such as: Policy, Warrantry, Legal Casework or Analysis. The timing and length of this post will be based on business needs, then when you’re ready, you’ll complete the Investigative Skills Training Course (IST). Alongside your initial post you will also benefit from lots of learning and development to help prepare you for the next stage of the programme and future training.

Investigative Skills Training (IST)

After successfully completing your development posting and learning, you’ll advance onto our IST course. Across 12-weeks, this comprehensive course will alternate between classroom-based training and time with your first investigative team to consolidate your learning. Upon successfully completing IST you’ll gain accreditation in all the core skills required to be a brand-new IO. You will also be assigned a development partner to support you throughout your training, so you’ll always have someone to guide you and provide advice.

Post-IST Role

Upon successfully completing the IST course, as an accredited investigator you’ll be ready to take on your first core role within investigations. Here you’ll spend a minimum of two years working in the fascinating investigative capability, putting your new skills to the test while learning new ones. Deployed to one of our teams in either Counter-Terrorism or Counter-Espionage, depending on requirements at the time, once you have completed the IST and become an accredited intelligence officer, like many of our new IOs you could apply for promotion within your first IO role.

Post Programme

After the IODP programme, including your first posting as an accredited IO, many of our IOs go on to have a varied career across a broad range of roles within MI5, or remain within the Investigative Capability as an IO. Progression is based on merit, so if you’re ready there is also the potential for further promotion opportunities in other areas of the organisation after completion of the programme.

The programme, including your first IO post, is designed to provide you with a wide range of core transferrable skills. You will be continuously developing your written and verbal communication skills; briefing colleagues and liaising with partners from different organisations using different modes of communication and adapting your style to fit the situation. You will be practicing your organisational skills; being required to plan your investigations, organise meetings, and manage your workload and resources. You will be constantly solving problems and finding solutions, thinking strategically about your investigations, often under time pressure. All of these skills will be invaluable throughout your career with us.

Person specification

About You

There’s no one ‘type’ of person we recruit. Safeguarding the UK requires talented, committed people from a diverse range of backgrounds. We want you to do your best throughout the recruitment process, so we have made sure it is fair, transparent, and based on merit.

To join, you’ll have (or be expecting) a 2:2 degree or above in any degree discipline or have work experience where you have demonstrated some of the key qualities required for the role: you’ll thrive in a team environment and use your communication skills to build rapport and establish productive working relationships with your colleagues, as well as a range of internal and external partners. With great organisational skills and good attention to detail, you’ll trust your own judgement and have confidence making your own decisions. And of course, a high degree of honesty and integrity is a must. You’ll have an interest in looking at data sets and a variety of sources, gaining insights, evaluating the reliability of your findings, and communicating them clearly.

And it’s important that you’re keen to learn. We don’t expect you to be a fully formed IO when you join, so you’ll need to be open to building on your existing skills and qualities, and accepting constructive feedback, which will be crucial for your development on the programme.

Rewards and Benefits

You’ll receive a starting salary of £34,414 rising to £37,203 after 1 year and other benefits including:

  • 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays
  • Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme
  • Personal Learning Budget
  • Opportunities to work flexibly, subject to business need
  • Interest free season ticket loan
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Parental and adoption leave

There are lots of facilities at our site, like a gym, restaurant, and coffee bars. And we also host lots of social events so that everyone can get together outside of ‘work’.

Cyber Assurance Advisor

Glasgow, York

Job summary

The Government Security Function (GSF) oversees the delivery of protective security across Government. Our Mission is to enable Government to protect citizens and provide vital public services by understanding and managing security risks. We set the strategy and standards for Government Security, monitor departmental security performance, manage pan-government security incidents, support the delivery of key security capabilities and lead the Government Security Profession.

The Government Security Group (GSG) is the centre of the Function, based within the Cabinet Office. GSG is transforming the Government’s approach to protective security to ensure it is fit to meet the challenges of the digital age. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team, with a breadth of stakeholders including in other Government departments, the National Technical Authorities and the Agencies, and to contribute to delivering improved security across Government.

The Cyber Defence directorate within GSG is responsible for delivering the Government Cyber Security Strategy, to protect public services and improve cyber resilience across government. The team covers all aspects of defensive cyber security for Government including strategy, policy, assurance, red teaming, capability development, and the operational deliverables of incident, risk and vulnerability management. If you’re passionate about protecting public services, you enjoy working in a dynamic environment with supportive colleagues, and you have a grounding in cyber security, this is the team for you.

Cyber Assurance Advisor

This role will be joining the Cyber Assurance team, a critical component of the Cyber Directorate responsible for evaluating and improving cyber security across government. We are rolling out a new approach to assurance, GovAssure, which will transform government’s approach to cyber security and resilience. As part of this team you will gain a unique insight into the cyber security challenges facing government and its partners, and will work with National Technical Authorities, the national security community and industry to tackle these challenges. You will build trusted relationships with departmental delivery teams, and use your understanding of departmental context to shape implementation of the scheme. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of government, delivering a ground-breaking new approach to cyber security assurance as part of a dynamic, inclusive and skilled team.

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for:

  • Building strong relationships with stakeholders across departments and National Technical Authorities;
  • Understanding cyber security maturity and deliver at departmental level, including key barriers to achieving good cyber security outcomes;
  • Advising departments on the implementation of the GovAssure process, including supporting scoping activity and risk-based, proportionate implementation application;
  • Evaluating the success of the GovAssure scheme and identifying opportunities for improvement;
  • Recommending strategic changes including new policy and capability initiatives to address cross-cutting issues;
  • Briefing Ministers and other senior stakeholders on cyber security issues;
  • Contributing to government strategy, policy and cyber assurance activity through engagement with the wider Cyber Directorate team;
  • You will also have the opportunity to support broader operational requirements in crisis as part of our broader surge capacity.

Our cyber posts attract a skills based DDAT pay lead.  This post is subject to a DDAT skills assessed non pensionable pay lead. In certain circumstances exceptional candidates may be eligible for a higher starting salary. This post is national and the team work in a hybrid work pattern with occasional travel to London. Cabinet Office have access to a number of government offices in the UK.  Please talk to us about how we can accommodate your geographic circumstances. 

Person specification

Essential skills and experience:

  • Experience of working in cyber security;
  • Confident working with both technical and business stakeholders.

Desirable skills and experience:

  • Experience of applying risk management in cyber security or security assurance;
  • Experience of working in national security;
  • Working across organisations with a range of stakeholders

Level of Security Clearance required:

  • Must be willing to undergo vetting clearance to SC (Security Cleared) level

Behaviours

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

  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Changing and Improving
  • Working Together
  • Learning and development tailored to your role.
  • An environment with flexible working options.
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
  • 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.

Our cyber posts attract a skills based DDAT pay lead. This post is subject to a DDAT skills assessed non pensionable pay lead. In certain circumstances exceptional candidates may be eligible for a higher starting salary.

DE&S Junior Cyber Engineer

MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, Avon BS34 8JH

Job summary

We’re Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We manage a vast range of projects to supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver essential defence programmes – and strive for what’s next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe, now and in the future.

Across our 12,500-strong organisation, we support all our people to be at their very best, fostering a family-friendly approach to flexible and hybrid working. After all, support is in our name.

MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, Avon BS34 8JH

Job summary

We’re Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We manage a vast range of projects to supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver essential defence programmes – and strive for what’s next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe, now and in the future.

Across our 12,500-strong organisation, we support all our people to be at their very best, fostering a family-friendly approach to flexible and hybrid working. After all, support is in our name.

Job description

Would you like to learn how we use Cyber Security to keep our front-line users safe from hostile threats? Do you have a background in Software systems, Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), Cyber Security or a similar engineering discipline? If so, we have an excellent opportunity to join our Land Combat Vehicles Team as part of the wider Land Equipment Operating Centre here at DE&S!

By joining us as a Junior Cyber Engineer, you will have the chance to work on our most critical Armoured Fighting Vehicle programmes, including the Challenger 2 Life Extension Project, Boxer and Future All Terrain Vehicle. You will be preventing our software and hardware systems from being compromised by our adversaries therefore ensuring our national security.

In return, we will offer you world-class training with unrivalled opportunities to develop into a Cyber Security expert. We proactively promote continued professional development. If you do not already hold a relevant security qualification, we will support you in achieving one. (e.g. CISSP, CISM, NIST etc.).

Please note, due to the nature of security requirements, this role is open to sole UK nationals only.

Responsibilities

  • You will support the subject matter expert and assurance lead for Cyber Security within the Land Equipment sphere
  • Provide advice on residual Cyber Security risk associated with user experimentation, entry into service and through life, to customers and users
  • Support the technical authority with the development of a security case and supporting documentation and where residual risk is unacceptable, risk balance cases
  • Investigation and identification of technical, supply chain and operational threats and vulnerabilities, quantifying the risks that these create
  • Work with stakeholders to understand our technology, its operational environment and the Cyber Security risks that this presents

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

  • You will hold a HNC (i.e., Level 4 or higher) qualification in a relevant subject, or will have suitable equivalent experience in Electrical and Electronic Systems, Software systems, Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), Cyber Security or a similar engineering discipline
  • Some working knowledge or experience of information security or cyber security
  • You will have experience of engaging, managing and/or influencing internal and external stakeholders

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

  • Technical Decision Making (Supervised Practitioner)
  • Application of Analytical Techniques (Supervised Practitioner)
  • Communicating and influencing
  • Seeing the bigger picture
  • 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
  • Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
  • Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
  • Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
  • Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
  • Support for progression
  • Huge range of discounts
  • Volunteering days
  • Enhanced parental leave schemes

We believe in creating an environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their best selves. So whether you’re looking for a next step, a fresh start, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of. If you need any additional support with your application, let us know.

Head of Vetting

*London – *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.

Job summary

The NCA has grown in size and complexity in recent years and it is vital that it maintains a security posture and capabilities to protect against existing, new and emerging threats.
The Integrated Protective Security Command (IPS) is responsible for securing the Agency to protect the public. The IPS mission statement is:
“Delivering integrated protective security to build a resilient, high-trust Agency able to lead the UK’s fight to cut serious and organised crime.”
IPS safeguards the NCA from the full range of security threats that target the Agency, our officers and our assets, to enable the organisation to achieve its operational objectives, both domestically and overseas, with flexibility, agility and integrity. Its officers provide specialist security services to the Agency 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, to mitigate security risks.

Job description

Vetting is the NCA’s first line of defence to protect the organisation from insider risk. The department processes new enhanced security clearances for direct hires and contractors, and manages subsequent reviews (renewals) and upgrades to DV clearance, which can be completed in-house by a specialist vetting interviewing team.

The Aftercare function manages subsequent issues and complex cases potentially involving the suspension, limit or withdrawal of security clearances.
This role involves working in partnership with HR Delivery Services on large scale recruitment and with Personnel and Operational Security functions to provide a multi-disciplinary approach on security issues and complex cases.


The Head of Vetting is the agency’s personnel security policy lead, the lead decision maker for clearance suspensions and withdrawals and represents the agency at the cross-government vetting appeals panel.


Regular liaison is required with law enforcement colleagues, the Cabinet Office, UKSV and CPNI. The role reports directly to the G1 Head of Personnel Security (PSU, ACU & Vetting) and has close links to other functions.


The post holder will be required to role model NCA values at all times and display the highest standards of integrity and discretion to safeguard sensitive information and  protect the organisation and its officers.

***All NCA officers must hold DV 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 7 out of the past 10 years. For more information please see the Candidate information Pack***

***Successful candidates must have the ability to achieve STRAP whilst in post***

Person specification

The head of vetting; acts as the primary point of contact for vetting security issues, liaising and developing strong relationships with key stakeholders. Assesses complex cases and ensures decisions are balanced, in line with Vetting policy and ensuring that risk is mitigated.

The Head of Vetting ensures that Vetting Security policies and controls remain appropriate and proportionate to the assessed risks and are responsive and adaptable to the changing threat environment, business requirements and central Government policies. They champion learning, development and accreditation, cultivate talent and foster an inclusive, diverse and motivated workforce.

The Head of Vetting establishes contacts and engages regularly with NPCC leads on vetting matters and changes, Government Security and UK Security Vetting.

Behaviours

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

  • Leadership
  • Making Effective Decisions

Technical skills

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

  • Proven experience of leading and managing multifunctional teams.
  • Experience of complex and effective decision making in an operational environment.
  • Experience of implementing strategies to manage risk.
  • Experience of building effective relationships with external 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).

Enquire now

The first step in our joining process is to submit your CV. This will be read to determine the appropriate joining route and you will then be sent an email with a link to the relevant application form.

  • Please upload your CV here