DE&S Establishment Security Officer

Details

Reference number

296017

Salary

£32,500 - £35,000 per annum (pro rata), plus generous benefits and an average employer pension contribution of 27%. Existing civil servants should refer to the Further Information document for salary details.

Job grade

Other Senior Technical Specialist I

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

MOD - Defence Equipment & Support - Corporate Services

Type of role

Security

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

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About the job

Benefits

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Location

Defence Munitions Gosport, Gosport, Hampshire PO13 0AH

About the job

Job summary

We are 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

As a Security Operations Specialist, you will ensure the correct security posture across offices, sites and facilities, and maintain operational preparedness for security incidents.

You will act as the Crypto custodian for the DM Gosport site and take responsibility for all classified documents.

You will be involved in assisting with Business Continuity and risk management and be asked to provide informed opinions on security risk, as well as assisting with maintenance of site resilience.

You will benefit from the opportunity to develop you career in Security, as well as a generous benefits package outlined below.

Please note this role requires the successful candidate to be on site full time.

Responsibilities

• Manage security risks by overseeing Physical Security operations and the deployment of security measures to effectively protect assets, (information, people, buildings and equipment) throughout the office/site/facility.
• Plan, test, and respond to security/emergency incidents.
• Conduct assurance of all risks pertaining to office/site/facility security, providing evidence-based risk mitigations to decision-makers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulation and legislation, providing office/site/facility level guidance on the implementation of these through site security instructions or orders.
• Assure the implementation of effective security governance, guidance, education and training for all staff across the office/site/facility.
• Maintain effective strategic relationships with service providers, MOD Police and MOD Guard Service, and with Defence Munitions & DE&S Security chain of command.
• Investigation of security related incidents

Person specification

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

• Previous background in a security related position, policing, the military or in operations management in industry OR holder of Security Risk Management (ISO 31001 or equivalent)
• Candidates must either hold the Unit Security Officers Course qualification or be willing to achieve this within 6 months of appointment

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

• Protective Security (Awareness)
• Security Compliance and Assurance (Supervised Practitioner)
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

Benefits

• 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 inclusive environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the ways in which it enriches our culture and our work. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, 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. And if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information

More information can be found below:

• DE&S Little Book of Big Benefits: https://bit.ly/3FEb54v
• Further Information: https://bit.ly/3K26Xhl
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/3yUwcM1

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Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.

2. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills

Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.

3. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
• relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
• certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : Nick Heron - DE&S Talent Acquisition Specialist Email : nick.heron101@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

Email : nick.heron101@mod.gov.uk

Further information

https://emvz.fa.em1.ukg.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/1228/?utm_medium=jobshare