Deputy Security Officer - London, United Kingdom - Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
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London, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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- £28,510 - £31,825
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:
  • Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • DESNZ
  • Integrated Corporate Services
  • Commercial & Operations (Integrated Corporate Services)
    Type of role:
  • Security
    Working pattern:
  • Fulltime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to work in a government department that is at the forefront of current policy making decisions that will impact the UK and beyond? If yes then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.

Here at DESNZ we are securing the UK's long term energy supply, bringing down energy bills and halving inflation.

We are seizing the opportunities of Net Zero to lead the world in new green industries and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK.

The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.

Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly its impactful.

Our DESNZ Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are Bold, we are Collaborative, we are Inclusive and we Learn.

As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive.


We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously.

We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer.

We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.


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Job description:


  • Are you interested in joining a highperforming team of security professionals? If you are ready to challenge yourself and become a soughtafter specialist across government then we have a great opportunity for you
  • We need an organised, flexible selfstarter to join our team, which sits within the ICS Department Security Unit (DSU).The DSU is a friendly, diverse team of individuals with expertise in cyber, information, personnel and physical security. The team manages and regulates access to highly sensitive material.
  • This is a crucial, influential role requiring a track record of successfully managing services and people. You will become a valued member of the Government Security Profession and we will encourage you to explore all elements of the security environment to support your growth and development.

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This role helps manages the secure administration and control of the ICS service, ensuring that DESNZ/DSIT staff can access highly sensitive material and facilities quickly, reliably, and securely.

You will deliver a critical, efficient service to the user community and provide a dedicated reference point for related matters.


The key responsibilities of this role are to:

  • Provide secure administrative management, storage and control of all DESNZ/DSIT secure facilities and the highly sensitive material held within, protecting assets by implementing and monitoring robust access control procedures and ensuring the facilities and equipment are maintained.
  • Develop effective working relationships with the various authorities and work collaboratively with the wider community and across the government security function, analysing information, establishing resilience processes, and providing informed guidance.
  • Deliver a quality induction service to users, providing professional system training to staff at all levels of seniority, including Director Generals and Ministers.
  • Support good information management compliance in DESNZ/DSIT, supervising the use of, and actions taken on, highly classified security documentation.
  • Represent DESNZ/DSIT at critical meetings and forums across Government.

Skills and experience:


  • Be an excellent communicator with a proactive, customerfocused approach, and work within a small team.
  • Be able to build effective relationships, engage and negotiate with key stakeholders and staff at all levels of seniority.
  • Have a proactive approach towards staff engagement and to demonstrating the highest standards of security behaviours, with the ability to develop and/or follow security processes and policies.
  • Have an analytical approach and the ability to make effective decisions, resolve problems and identify areas for improvement.
  • Have a team player attitude, encouraging collaborative team and crossdepartment working and demonstrating a commitment to developing others.


Security clearance at DV level is required for this role and must be willing to go through DV if not already held.

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