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Ministry of Defence

Security Services Group (SSG) - Senior Security Advisor

12 days ago

London

We are looking for a motivated and passionate professional to join as a Senior Security Advisor within the Protective Security Advisory Team (PSAT). Youwill be responsible for the provision of in-depth independent unbiased technical security advice to SSGs Central Government, Defence and other clients. This includes detailed guidance as well as converting user requirements into technical specifications and undertaking system audits. This role requires travel across the UK and occasional overseas visits, including overnight accommodation. Travel & Subsistence (T&S) for overnight stays will apply. Leadership and Management • Demonstrate a personal commitment to the SSG Principles., • Be responsible for developing and enabling the SSG PSAT to deliver targets and goals., • Develop and maintain engagement with stakeholders relevant to the Project Plan., • Ensure stakeholders are kept informed and willing to support delivery activity., • Close liaison with other members of the PSAT together with SSG Ops, SSGs clients and system manufacturers & installers., • Management of PSAT projects. The work being undertaken to the timescales and budgets agreed with the Team Leader PSAT, • Provision of detailed design and guidance on the deployment and use of protective security measures. The incumbent will focus on electronic systems including IDS, AACS, CCTV, PIDS, SyL and an overview of physical measures including Barriers, Structures, Locking-devices, Doors & HVM, but will be expected to have knowledge of both electronic and an overview of physical security discipline., • Undertake verbal and written presentations (reports) covering technical security requirements to SSG staff and SSGs clients, • Engage with standards setting bodies and clients to encourage awareness of the government and industry requirements, influencing where possible, to benefit SSG and its clients in government. Promote SSG through professional representation., • Audit of installed systems covering commissioning, handover and reviews., • Keep up-to-date with security technology products and standards., • Support to Change Programmes and Initiatives to identify and manage any SSG associated risks and opportunities., • Other tasks as required to support SSG PSAT in the delivery of its services and priorities., • Keep up to date with Department and policies, processes and best practice.Person specification The Senior Security Advisors main responsibility is to advise on protective electronic security. Other requirements include: • Possess in-depth technical security knowledge and experience with proven time served experience in the field of security. This shall be in the field of electronic security (IDS/VSS/AACS/SyL/PIDS/System Integration) with an aspirational knowledge of Physical security (Barriers, Structures, Locking-devices, Doors & HVM)., • Excellent communication skills - Verbal and Written: Provide customer interface and represent SSG at high level external meetings. Undertake complex discussions and negotiations with SSG Project Managers and Client Security Officers for Key Project accounts., • Present focused technical security training for SSGs staff and external clients., • Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a small team., • Have financial management skills: estimating, job costing, invoicing, and budget management., • Demonstrate a flexible approach to work and a willingness to attend site meetings and other locations when necessary. Full UK Driving Licence ONC/OND/HNC/HND/Degree in Electronic Security/Engineering (or Equivalent Government/MOD recognised qualification in electronic security). Licences Full UK Driving Licence Qualifications ONC/OND/HNC/HND/Degree in Electronic Security/Engineering (or Equivalent Government/MOD recognised qualification in electronic security). Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Communicating and Influencing, • Delivering at Pace, • Making Effective Decisions, • Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • SSG Functional Competence Area 2: Physical Security (Awareness), • SSG Functional Competence Area 1: Electronic Security (Practitioner) Benefits Alongside your salary of 44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes 12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. • Generous Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave increasing by one day per year to a maximum of 30 days after five years of service., • Pension contribution: 28.97%, • Career Development:Benefit from continuous professional development opportunities within the security field, helping you grow and advance your career., • Company Vehicle: You may provided with a non-liveried company vehicle, eligible for personal use (taxable as a benefit)., • Equipment:Laptop and mobile phone., • Family Support:Access enhanced parental leave policies to support work-life balance during important life events., • Exclusive Discounts:Enjoy savings through the Defence Discount Service (fees apply), offerings deals on a range of products and services., • Health and Wellbeing:Receive Specsavers eye test vouchers and access on-site gym facilities (where available)., • Community and Social Perks: Join the Civil Service Sports Club (CSSC) or the Civil Service Club in London, providing access to a variety of social, cultural, and recreational activities (membership fees apply)., • On-Site Amenities:Many of our locations offer free parking, subsidised canteens, sports and social clubs, and on-site shops for your convenience. 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 . 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. 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 Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience. Your suitability for the role will be assessed using the Success Profile elements that have been chosen for this campaign. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit. At application you will be assessed against the following: Experience: CV: • Job history, • Full qualification details, • SSG Functional Competence Area 2: Physical Security (Awareness) Behaviours: • Working Together, • Making Effective Decisions, • SSG Functional Competence Area 2: Physical Security (awareness) 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: . 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. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. 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. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: • UK nationals, • nationals of the Republic of Ireland, • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window), • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020, • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service 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. 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) . Northern Ireland For jobs based in Northern Ireland, applications are welcome from all sectors of the community, but members from the Roman Catholic community are particularly welcomed, as this group is currently underrepresented in our workforce. Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : • Name : Sue Wright - Deputy Head Policy & Plans 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: . Attachments Security Services Group_Skills Framework_v1_May08-U Opens in new window (pdf, 174kB) EXTERNAL PACK Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) ArmyTLBEVP Opens in new window (pdf, 3932kB) Candidate Information updated_ Opens in new window (docx, 31kB)

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