De&s Establishment Security Officer - Carlisle, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence
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Carlisle, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Salary:

- £32,500 - £35,000- per annum (pro rata), plus generous benefits and an average employer pension contribution of 27%. Existing civil servants should refer to the Further Information document attached for salary details.


Job grade:


  • Other
  • Senior Technical Specialist I
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • MOD
  • Defence Equipment & Support
  • Corporate Services
    Type of role:
  • Security
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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About the job


Benefits:

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Location

  • Defence Munitions Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 5LXAbout the job

Job summary:

We're Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S).

We manage a vast range of projects to supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.

Together, we deliver essential defence programmes - and strive for what's next.

Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe, now and in the future.


Across our 12,500-strong organisation, we support all our people to be at their very best, fostering a family-friendly approach to flexible and hybrid working.

After all, support is in our name.


Job description:


As a Security Operations Specialist, you will ensure the correct security posture across offices, sites and facilities, and maintain operational preparedness for security incidents.

You will act as the Crypto custodian for the DM Longtown site, and take responsibility for all classified documents.


You will be involved in assisting with Business Continuity and risk management and be asked to provide informed opinions on security risk, as well as assisting with maintenance of site resilience.


Once competent and appointed, you may be required to undertake weekend and overnight on-site Duty Control Officer (DCO) responsibility in support of Major Accident Control Regulations.

Prior experience in a similar position with knowledge of COMAH (Control of Major Accidents and Hazards) Regulations and associated emergency procedures and plans would be advantageous.


You will benefit from the opportunity to develop you career in Security, as well as a generous benefits package outlined below.


Responsibilities

  • Manage security risks by overseeing Physical Security operations and the deployment of security measures to effectively protect assets, (information, people, buildings and equipment) throughout the office/site/facility.
  • Plan, test, and respond to security/emergency incidents.
  • Conduct assurance of all risks pertaining to office/site/facility security, providing evidencebased risk mitigations to decisionmakers.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulation and legislation, providing office/site/facility level guidance on the implementation of these through site security instructions or orders.
  • Assure the implementation of effective security governance, guidance, education and training for all staff across the office/site/facility.
  • Maintain effective strategic relationships with service providers, MOD Police and MOD Guard Service, and with Defence Munitions & DE&S Security chain of command.
  • Investigation of security related incidents

Person specification:


  • Previous background in a security related position, policing, the military or in operations management in industry OR holder of Security Risk Management (ISO 31001 or equivalent)
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

  • Protective Security (Awareness)
  • Security Compliance and Assurance (Supervised Practitioner)
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Working Together

Benefits:


  • 25 days' annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday
  • Marketleading employer pension contribution of around 27%
  • Annual performancebased bonus and recognition awards
  • Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
  • Support for progression
  • Huge range of discounts
  • Volunteering days
  • Enhanced parental leave schemes

Further Information

More information can be found below:
LI-Hybrid

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Selection process details:


  • 1. Presift We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
  • 2. Sift Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills Please follow our _

_guidance on CV writing_:

- for best chance of success._


  • Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in th
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