Capability Protection Security Advisor - London, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence
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3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £42,540
  • Posts based in London will attract the relevant London weighting
    Job grade:
  • Senior Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • MOD
  • Head Office & Corporate Services
  • Finance & Military Capability, Strategic Programmes
    Type of role:
  • Knowledge and Information Management
  • Risk Management
  • Security
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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  • MOD
Main Building, London (but see below for information about flexible/ hybrid working)About the job


Job summary:


This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team involved with varied and stimulating MOD business, including protection of military capabilities whilst enabling exports that benefit UK prosperity.

This post leads on implementing effective Special Access Programme (SAP) security processes for the Strategic Programmes Directorate SAP portfolio.

This includes assurance of all internal SAP activity, as well as SAP work being delivered by industry for the Directorate.

The job includes coordinating all aspects of security in the Directorate as well as activities to ensure the Capability Protection team functions coherently.

To achieve this the team requires people with good interpersonal and organisational skills who can build and maintain effective relationships with diverse partners.


Capability Protection is the collective term for activities undertaken to protect the Operational Advantage (Op Adv) [battle-winning edge] and ensure the Freedom of Action (FoA) to acquire the equipment we need and use it as we choose, which are essential for, and integral to, the effectiveness of our military capability.


The team is part of the Strategic Programmes Directorate which is responsible for improving the outcomes from our investment in military capability, including international influence and prosperity objectives.

We pride ourselves on bringing people together to achieve remarkable things; seeing the bigger picture, identifying, and seizing opportunities, thinking creatively to tackle difficult issues, and proactively helping Defence to understand and make choices.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.


Job description:


  • The Capability Protection Security Advisor reports to the Assistant Head of Capability Protection (Plans) and leads a team of two; the HEO Security Coordinator and AO Support Assistant. The primary focus relates to the effective development and implementation of Special Access Programme (SAP) security processes for the Strategic Programmes' portfolio. This is about the efficient administration and assurance of security protocols for all SAP activity, both internally and by industry partners, and includes conducting compliance visits to industry sites. The post holder also works closely with the SAPCO Security lead to ensure that a coherent approach is taken across the MOD SAP portfolio. The post leads on the security aspects of all Capability Protection policies and directs effective routine security behaviours across Strategic Programmes' workspaces. Finally, it ensures efficient administration and knowledge management to ensure coherence within the team, as well as being responsible for business continuity contingencies.

Person specification:


The post holder:

  • Ensures the accurate establishment and functional management of Special Access Programmes (SAP) and other compartmented work to confirm compliance with the SAP handbook. Partners for such work include Strategic Programmes, Military Commands, Defence Equipment & Support, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and industry.
  • Leads compliance visits to industry sites delivering work handled in SAP compartments, ensuring that the physical infrastructure and IT has been accredited, that work is being run in accordance with regulations and that there is evidence of the required security culture and behaviours, providing training and mentorship if required.
  • Provides the secretariat function to ensure effective working of the Strategic Programmes SAP Governance Board. This includes all arrangements for meetings, as well as the preparation and submission of SAP progress reports.
  • Leads on the security aspects of all Capability Protection policies.
  • Directs effective security across Strategic Programmes' workspaces.
  • Ensures efficient administration and knowledge management to deliver coherence within the team, as well as being responsible for business continuity contingencies.
  • Line manages one Higher Executive Officer and one Administrative Officer.

Essential criteria

You will:
- have a strong understanding of security policy within the public sector and a proven track record of delivering effective security controls, information assurance and risk management;
- have good organisational
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