Job Title : Personnel Security Officer
Company Name: UK Ministry of Defence
Job Details: Personnel Security Officer | UK Ministry of Defence
17-21 minutes
About the job
City of Westminster, London (region), SW1A 2HB
Job Summary
The Head Office Safety, Security and Business Resilience, Technology and Accommodation (SSBRTA) Team are based in MOD Main Building, London. Its role is to ensure that MOD Main Building continues to operate in all foreseeable circumstances. The team works alongside key stakeholders to deliverer its primary objective and provide advice to Head Office on Safety, Security and Resilience matters.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
This is an exciting role within SSBRTA which works to develop, improve, and enhance personnel security within Head Office. It offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a varied, challenging, friendly and supportive environment, working with high profile stakeholders and business units. The post holder will work to the Personnel Security Lead, developing strong relationships with a wide stakeholder group, both inside and outside the department.
A key part to the role will be to drive forward personnel security improvements in culture, education, and awareness through the implementation of the Personnel Security Strategy.
You will be responsible for travel and security briefings to Business Units including scrutinising requests for authority to travel. You will advise the Principal Security Advisor on changes to Departmental policy and wider Personnel Security changes, ensuring that these are implemented and communicated across the department, and you will liaise with other government departments on personnel security matters. The successful candidate will oversee Head Office’s vetting demand and prioritisation process and provide risk management advice to staff on appointing personnel at risk. The role will also support the STRAP and Pass Office Team within Head Office Security in the delivery of their duties. Occasionally you may be involved in helping to support the wider team in manage business resilience incidents occurring in Main Building and supporting the Head of Establishment in their broader responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
Implementation of the Personnel Security Strategy for Head Office.
Improving the security culture, awareness and education of Head Office and Main Building personnel.
Support the STRAP and Pass Office in the delivery of its duties.
Act as the Intelligent Customer for Vetting managing Head Office demand and prioritisation process.
Maintenance of the Head Office Personnel Security Risk Register, escalating risks as and when they arise including scrutinising requests to appoint at risk and advising on risk mitigation.
Provision of proportionate risk-based security advice to the Principal Security Advisor, Head of Establishment and Business Units on personnel security risk.
Implement and advise on overseas travel policy and scrutinising travel requests in line with Departmental policy.
Establish a personnel security network with a wide stakeholder group, both inside and outside the department.
We are supportive of hybrid working however due to the nature of the role, the individual will be expected to be in office a minimum of 3 days per week, with 4/5 days attendance being required regularly to support business demands.
Flexibility will be required for any work from home days as we are unable to guarantee set or regular days.
This post requires British nationality and DV clearance. As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.
This is an exciting role within SSBRTA which works to develop, improve, and enhance personnel security within Head Office. It offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a varied, challenging, friendly and supportive environment, working with high profile stakeholders and business units. The post holder will work to the Personnel Security Lead, developing strong relationships with a wide stakeholder group, both inside and outside the department.
A key part to the role will be to drive forward personnel security improvements in culture, education, and awareness through the implementation of the Personnel Security Strategy.
You will be responsible for travel and security briefings to Business Units including scrutinising requests for authority to travel. You will advise the Principal Security Advisor on changes to Departmental policy and wider Personnel Security changes, ensuring that these are implemented and communicated across the department, and you will liaise with other government departments on personnel security matters. The successful candidate will oversee Head Office’s vetting demand and prioritisation process and provide risk management advice to staff on appointing personnel at risk. The role will also support the STRAP and Pass Office Team within Head Office Security in the delivery of their duties. Occasionally you may be involved in helping to support the wider team in manage business resilience incidents occurring in Main Building and supporting the Head of Establishment in their broader responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
Implementation of the Personnel Security Strategy for Head Office.
Improving the security culture, awareness and education of Head Office and Main Building personnel.
Support the STRAP and Pass Office in the delivery of its duties.
Act as the Intelligent Customer for Vetting managing Head Office demand and prioritisation process.
Maintenance of the Head Office Personnel Security Risk Register, escalating risks as and when they arise including scrutinising requests to appoint at risk and advising on risk mitigation.
Provision of proportionate risk-based security advice to the Principal Security Advisor, Head of Establishment and Business Units on personnel security risk.
Implement and advise on overseas travel policy and scrutinising travel requests in line with Departmental policy.
Establish a personnel security network with a wide stakeholder group, both inside and outside the department.
We are supportive of hybrid working however due to the nature of the role, the individual will be expected to be in office a minimum of 3 days per week, with 4/5 days attendance being required regularly to support business demands.
Flexibility will be required for any work from home days as we are unable to guarantee set or regular days.
This post requires British nationality and DV clearance. As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.
Person specification
Person Specification
We are looking for an enthusiastic and engaging individual, who is comfortable in delivering change within an organisation. They should be confident in dealing with a wide range of high-profile stakeholders across the Department and be comfortable challenging the status quo.
It is desirable that the candidate has some experience of working in security or people area and is familiar, or willing to learn the principals of risk management.
We are looking for a team player, who has good communication and interpersonal skills combined with a calm and analytical approach to a wide range of business issues. The ability to clearly articulate issues as they arise is essential so that decisions can be made under pressure. A willingness to learn, develop, adapt and be flexible are key requirements.
Desirable
Experience of working with UKSV and Personnel Security
Working to tight deadlines
Excellent time management and ability to prioritise demanding workload
Essential
Competent with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong people skills and the ability to build rapport with a wide variety of stakeholders of varying seniority
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Seeing the Big Picture
Making Effective Decisions
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
Managing a Quality Service
Delivering at Pace
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
Seeing the Big Picture
Making Effective Decisions
Working Together
Delivering at Pace
Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
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Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We will be interviewing in early March, with interviews to be held in person in London.
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability.
At Application Candidates will be assessed against the following Behaviours:
Seeing the Big Picture
Making Effective Decisions |
Country: United Kingdom
