Full-Time DE&S Establishment Security Officer
Job Description
Salary
£23,800 – £28,000 per annum (plus benefits).
Job description
Corporate Services offers a challenging and stimulating variety of work in both delivery and support teams. The function utilises the expertise of eight specialisms that collectively enable the operational day-to-day running of the business to ensure that DE&S/SDA delivers its objectives and maintains compliance with the requirements of being part of a Department of State. We cover: Business Support; Comms, Media & Marketing; Infrastructure & Estate Management; Policy Profession; Sales & Disposals; Occupational Health, Safety & Environment; Quality Management; and Security.
Defence Munitions receive, store, maintain and issue a wide range of munitions that used by the UK armed forces to train, protect and serve anywhere in the world. Our Defence Munitions staff work closely with DE&S project teams and front-line commands in order to ensure our troops have the right items at the right time. We work as an important part of the wider MoD establishment that supports, procures and supplies our troops, providing them with a range of munitions including high-calibre ammunition and guided or targeted weapons.
Responsibilities
You shall be an innovative and resourceful individual with the ability to prioritise work in an ever-changing environment, paying high attention to detail. Working within a team and liaising with different stakeholders including Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) and Ministry Guard Service (MGS), you will be an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
The Establishment Security Officer (ESyO) is responsible for all aspects of security at DM Gosport,
– Involved with the management of cryptographic items
– Performance monitoring of all Guarding and Security Statement (GSSOR) requirements
– Maintenance of local security orders
– Management of building keys and building access
– Maintaining a close liaison between internal departments and external agencies
– Conducting local security exercises
– Investigating discrepancy reports
– Processing security clearances for staff, lodgers and contractors including maintaining the cleared contractors and lodger list
– Recording, mustering, destruction and despatch of classified books, documents and media.
– Management of the DM Gosport family trees and security advice bulletins
– The ESyO also provides assistance in managing the Material Accounts function and is the Administrator for the Defence Munitions Gosport SharePoint pages.
– Management of a small team
– Other General Manager’s team activities/responsibilities to support additional site outputs
– Conduct strategic analysis at the appropriate level, extracting insights to provide an informed opinion on security risks and the adequacy of controls in place.
– Advising to the appropriate organisational level on how to deliver proportional, practical security outcomes, within the parameters set by relevant regulation, policy and procedures. Advise on any residual risk.
– Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the Security processes at the appropriate organisational level and make recommendations for continual improvement.
– Maintain awareness of current and emerging policies and their impact on existing security practices
This is an excellent opportunity to begin or continue your career in the Civil Service. The clear and structured career path within the function provides many opportunities to develop as we offer an array of training and development opportunities to help our employees develop their skills and experience.
What you will be assessed against
To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria:
• A previous background in security consultancy or Security Management
• Good experience with Sharepoint or similar
• Previous experience of people management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
• Previous experience managing material accounts
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies:
• Physical and operational security
• Personnel security
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:
• Communicating and influencing
• Making effective decisions
What’s in it for you?
You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more.
Find out more about what we offer by clicking here or by using ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ booklet PDF at the bottom of this page.
Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.
About your team
Corporate Services Group (CSG) is pivotal in enabling effective business operations. We are a professional body of people who undertake a diverse range of challenging activities which are integral to Defence procurement and support. CSG are represented in every area of the organisation enabling the successes of DE&S.
How to Apply
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