Deputy Security Adviser - Coventry, United Kingdom - Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)

Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)
Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)
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Coventry, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £47,500 - £57,900
Job grade:


  • Grade 7
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • OFQUAL
  • Regulatory and Corporate Services
    Type of role:
  • Digital
  • Information Technology
  • Knowledge and Information Management
  • Security
  • Other
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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About the job


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Location

  • Coventry, West Midlands (England), CV1 3BHAbout the job

Job summary:


  • Ofqual is the independent qualifications regulator for England. We currently regulate 200+ awarding organisations, and approx. 11,600 certified qualifications. These include GCSEs, AS and A levels, and a broad range of vocational and technical qualifications. Regulating on behalf of students of all ages and apprentices is central to how we fulfil our statutory objectives.
  • Ofqual is a rewarding, dynamic place to work. We offer employees the opportunity to develop within their role and progress through the organisation via a number of Learning and Development opportunities and activities.

Job description:

At Ofqual, the security and safety of our People, our Technology, and our working Environment is paramount.

Working with the wider Ofqual leadership team and through building strong relationships with our shared Security Advisor as well as the wider Government Security community.

The Deputy Security Advisor leads and drives the development of effective Security practices, processes, and a secure-by-design organisational culture.


The role of the Deputy Security Advisor is a varied and fast-paced role which will see you using a range of skills to, amongst other activities, run training and engagement exercises such as Cyber Security Escape Rooms, implement and configure new Security focused Technology solutions, develop and report against key performance measures and to review and evolve business processes to broadly improve Ofqual's security posture.


To be successful in this role you will need to be an inspiring leader who leads by example and is able to work in a pressurised environment with ambition and an enthusiasm that motivates those around you to deliver and better assure security across Ofqual.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Work closely with Ofqual colleagues, the shared Security Adviser (SA) for regulators, security colleagues in government and UK Intelligence Community.
  • Lead on understanding key threats to Ofqual and government using this information to identify and mitigate the risks to Ofqual.
  • Support security colleagues to identify how to manage security risks across Ofqual and build a network of security contacts Ofqualwide, working closely with colleagues to advise on technology, HR and estates so our security needs are met.
  • Act as liaison and intelligent customer, support security colleagues to own and request delivery of critical services from the Government Security Centres and from colleagues across the wider Government Security Profession.
  • Actively engage with colleagues, our Regulator SA, Government Security Centres and National Technical Authorities to ensure service standards are maintained.

Person specification:


Qualifications:


  • Degree or equivalent qualification or demonstrate capabilities consistent with a qualification at this level

Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Changing and Improving
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Leadership

Benefits:


As a Civil Servant, you will benefit from a leading, modern employment offer which includes flexible working arrangements that support people at different stages in their lives, and pensions among the best available in the UK, as well as generous annual leave entitlements.


Other benefits you can enjoy include:

  • Performance Related Pay scheme
  • Cycletowork scheme
  • Regular professional development
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives such as minimedicals, flu vaccinations
  • Employee assistance programme and occupational health
  • Free eye tests and contribution towards lenses/spectacles for VDU users, if appropriate
  • Family friendly policies
  • Interest free season ticket loan
  • Access to exclusive discounts
  • A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
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Selection process details:


  • This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

You will then be asked to provide a personal statement evidencing how you meet the essential criteria shown on the job description.

Ofqual has adopted anonymised recruitment.

This means that your name, date of birth and other personal details will not be seen by the sift panel.

You'll be asked to remove all personal details from your CV when you apply.

Ofqual works flexibly, with a hybrid offic
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