Navy Command - Nuclear Security Assurance Authority

Ministry of Defence; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the United Kingdom seeks a qualified individual to ensure compliance with security policies at a naval base. The role involves managing interfaces with security regulators, providing independent security assurance, and leading a team. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in security regulations and management, making it a rewarding opportunity for the right individual.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance to the Naval Base Commander regarding security policy compliance.
• Co-ordinate and manage the interface with the Defence Nuclear Security Regulator.
• Provide Independent Internal Nuclear Security Assurance.
• Manage and co-ordinate the Regulatory Interface requirements.
• Develop and co-ordinate the regulatory inspection engagement strategy.
• Maintain reporting for adherence to the Regulatory Framework.
• Lead collaborative work with various agencies.
• Line manage the Nuclear Security Assurance Officer.

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Security Team at His Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport (HMNBD), a site of national, strategic importance on the waterfront of Plymouth, Devon.

The Nuclear Security Assurance Authority post is a challenging and rewarding role that supports the Naval Base Commander (NBC) with the assurance that HMNB Devonport is compliant with the requirements of MOD security policy.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the provision of assurance to NBC Devonport (as the Responsible Person (RP)), that the organisation is working to the principles of Defence Security Conditions detailed in JSP 628 - Security Regulation of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise.
• To co-ordinate and manage our interface with the Defence Nuclear Security Regulator (DefNucSyR).
• To provide Independent Internal Nuclear Security Assurance on behalf of the Responsible Person.
• To manage, undertake and co-ordinate the DefNucSyR Regulatory Interface requirements against JSP 628.
• To develop, plan and co-ordinate the regulatory inspection engagement strategy and supporting programme of independent regulatory intervention on behalf of NBC(D).
• To maintain the revision, dissemination, co-ordination of, and attendance at (where requested), the DefNucSyR Inspection process.
• Production and maintenance of reporting to ensure adherence to the Defence Nuclear Security Regulatory Framework, in accordance with the requirements of the Regulator.
• To lead and manage the NBC(D) input into relevant collaborative work with the SDA, NC and Babcock Marine.
• Support the maintenance, including claims, arguments and evidence of any Regulatory documents in compliance with JSP 628.
• To attend as necessary those meetings that affect the Nuclear Security interface.
• To line manage the Nuclear Security Assurance Officer, namely 1 x EO band.