Security Services Group (SSG) - Senior Security Advisor
2 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. 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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. 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