Full-Time DE&S / SDA Security Assurance Advisor
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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.
We have progressive and dynamic opportunities for a Security Assurance Advisor to join our Security Teams at Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA).
One of these positions is part of the Physical Security Team in DE&S. You will be involved in advising commercial partners on a range of security matters from lock types to lighting, providing guidance in accordance with necessary policy. In this role you will look into security breaches, being responsible in the process for recording and reporting on breaches, as well as following up to ensure issues have been resolved and lessons have been learnt and understood to mitigate future occurrence.
We also have an opportunity in the SDA, focusing on providing security advice and physical security assurance. Working as part of Branch Security, you will be key in assisting with personnel security matters as well as supporting security with industry. By providing guidance and assurance to our key stakeholders including Rolls Royce, BAE Systems and Babcock Marine, you will interpret policy to resolve problems. This position includes occasional travel to locations such as to the naval dockyards at Devonport and Portsmouth.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities as Security Assurance Advisor include:
• Conducting 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
• Advising on any residual risk
• Monitoring the efficiency and effectiveness of the security processes at the appropriate organisational level and make recommendations for continual improvement
• Maintaining awareness of current and emerging policies and their impact on existing security practices
Please note that, due to the secure nature of work, these positions are reserved for Sole UK Nationals only.
What you will be assessed against
To be successful with your application you must demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:
• Experience of working within security management or a security role
• Ability to identify problems and find solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability influence stakeholders
It would benefit your application if you be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
• A security management qualification or accreditation
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competencies and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
• Security governance
• Physical and operational security
• Communicating and influencing
• Changing and improving
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.
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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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