Deputy Establishment Security Officer - MOD Main Building

UK Ministry of Defence; London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits within a forward-thinking government department, focusing on safety and security. This role is pivotal in ensuring the resilience of the MOD Main Building, providing essential security advice, and maintaining a robust security posture. You'll engage with various stakeholders, manage risks, and contribute to national events, all while developing your leadership skills. Join a team that values inclusion and diversity, and be part of a mission that supports critical Defence outputs. This is a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Civil Service Pension with Employer Contribution

Learning and Development Opportunities

Inclusive Work Culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a unit/local security officer is essential.
• Ability to identify risks from data and reports quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk-based security advice to key stakeholders.
• Support the Establishment Security Officer in improving security services.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Security Risk Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Security Practitioner Training

UK Recognised Information Security Training

Job description

City of Westminster, London (region), SW1A 2HB

Job Summary

Head Office provides the Department of State function and political and military strategic direction for the MOD. It is accommodated in Main Building, MOD’s flagship headquarters.

This is an exciting new role within the Director Head Office business area, specifically within the Safety Security and Business Resilience (SSBR) business unit. Its main role is to oversee the safety, security, and resilience of MOD Main Building, ensuring that staff within Main Building can continue to deliver critical Defence outputs in all foreseeable circumstances.

Working to the Establishment Security Officer the incumbent will be responsible for the operational delivery of security advice (physical, personnel and technical) and first line security assurance of Main Building.

A key part of your role, you will be responsible for supporting the Establishment Security Officer to deliver and maintain an appropriate security posture for Main Building. You will provide security advice to Main Building residents on a range of security issues including ensuring compliance with the security protocols for MOD Main Building. You will work closely with the Private Finance Initiative Contractor to ensure all proposed/reactive works are reviewed to ensure Main Building is able to maintain its security posture. You will suggest alternate options to reduce security risk where appropriate. You will deputise for Establishment Security Officer at various security meetings and support the Establishment Security Officer in providing security input to the Incident Management Command Group which takes control in any business continuity incident. You will act as liaison with various other government departments including the Security and Intelligence Agencies. You will support the Establishment Security Office in providing advice on physical security associated with the implementation of infrastructure projects within MB and play a key part in ensuring that MOD facilities are used appropriately in several national events including the national act of Remembrance at the Cenotaph. Occasionally you may be involved, as part of the SSBR team, in helping to manage business resilience incidents occurring in Main Building and supporting the Head of Establishment in their broader responsibilities with running the building. You may be required to provide on call support in this role for which an allowance is payable.

The role provides significant opportunity to develop stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, commercial and service delivery disciplines, and due to upcoming changes, the ability to shape future development of the team’s approach.

Job Description

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

• Provision of proportionate risk-based security advice to the Establishment Security Officer and other key Stakeholders including Head of Establishment and Business Units on Defence personnel, physical security policies.
• Working alongside the CORPORATE STRAPSO ensuring Head Office complies with its STRAP obligations.
• Working with Building Contractors, Defence Infrastructure Organisation and other key stakeholders to ensure any planned works consider the impact on Main Building’s security posture, ensuring proportionate risk mitigation is in place.
• Be an advocate for good security within Head Office.
• Support the Establishment Security Officer in improving the provision of Policing and Guarding services for MOD Main Building.
• Maintenance of the Head Office Establishment Security Risk Register escalating risks as and when they arise.
• Support in the development/delivery of a physical security/STRAP assurance regime for MOD Main Building encapsulating a holistic approach to security.
• Focal point for all requests regarding the use MOD Main Building in support of national events, business unit conferences and visits.
• Develop and maintain a relationship with the building’s branch security officers promoting good security culture and awareness within Head Office.
  
  

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

• Provision of proportionate risk-based security advice to the Establishment Security Officer and other key Stakeholders including Head of Establishment and Business Units on Defence personnel, physical security policies.
• Working alongside the CORPORATE STRAPSO ensuring Head Office complies with its STRAP obligations.
• Working with Building Contractors, Defence Infrastructure Organisation and other key stakeholders to ensure any planned works consider the impact on Main Building’s security posture, ensuring proportionate risk mitigation is in place.
• Be an advocate for good security within Head Office.
• Support the Establishment Security Officer in improving the provision of Policing and Guarding services for MOD Main Building.
• Maintenance of the Head Office Establishment Security Risk Register escalating risks as and when they arise.
• Support in the development/delivery of a physical security/STRAP assurance regime for MOD Main Building encapsulating a holistic approach to security.
• Focal point for all requests regarding the use MOD Main Building in support of national events, business unit conferences and visits.
• Develop and maintain a relationship with the building’s branch security officers promoting good security culture and awareness within Head Office.
  
  

Person specification

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience of working as a unit/local, branch or establishment security officer.
• Keen analytical skills. Ability to quickly identify and extract key risks, threats or vulnerabilities from a range of data or reports.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to tailor and vary communication style to suit the needs of a varied military, civil service and parliamentary audience. Communicate in a clear, concise and confident manner.
• Ability to remain composed and focus on key issues under pressure.
• Manage and prioritise workload balancing competing demands.
• Practical application of security risk management in Defence, Defence Industry or elsewhere.
  
  

Please Note STRAP Is Required For This Role.

Desirable

• A willingness to learn, develop, adapt and be flexible are key requirements.
• Establishment Security Officers Course training and/or certification or other security practitioner training.
• Working knowledge of Government security policy or Defence Security policies
• STRAP training and/or certification.
• UK recognised Information Security training and/or accreditation, ISO 27001/270035 or similar.
• Knowledge and application of the risk management principles
  
  

Behaviours

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

• Changing and Improving
• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service
  
  

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 https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. 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.

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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.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Candidates will be asked to provide a CV and a 500 word (maximum) personal statement on how they meet the criteria, which will be subject of a paper-sift. Those meeting or exceeding the threshold may then be invited for interview, which will be based on the Civil Service behaviours.

During the Interview stage, candidates will be assessed against the following behaviours;

• Changing and Improving
• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service
  
  

When writing your personal statement, please make sure you write it yourself. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected (please do not use AI tools).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [e-mail] .

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.

Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

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

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

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (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.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (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

Open to UK nationals only.

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.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

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Contact point for applicants

Job Contact

• Name : Troy Gooding-Edghill
• Email : [e-mail]
  
  

Recruitment team

• Email : [e-mail]
  
  

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: [e-mail].