Full-Time DE&S Security Risk Advisor
Job Description
Salary
£33,150 – £39,000 per annum (plus benefits). Internal candidates/existing Civil Servants should refer to the Further Information leaflet for salary details.
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.
As a Security Risk Advisor you will play a key as part of the Principal Security Advisor’s Office(PSyA) within DE&S. PSyA provide a range of services across DE&S Delivery Teams and Establishments, other Government Departments, wider MOD and Defence Industry including:
• to advise and influence DE&S and Defence Industry, from management board to desk officer, to support security and business resilience
• to provide security assurance to Risk Owners, Delivery Teams and Establishments, that are consistent with policy and proportionate to risk
• to investigate security incidents and breaches throughout DE&S
• to manage the security of STRAP and SAP material across DE&S and Defence Industry
The PSyA team consist of approximately 50 staff engaged in a number of roles including Protective Security, Personal Security, Assurance, Security Advice Centre, International Visits Control Office, Incident Management for Security Incidents and Business Resilience.
Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Business Resilience Lead, your key responsibilities as Security Risk Advisor you will include:
• development of Security Risk policy, processes and procedures
• provide evidence-based recommendations to a range of stakeholders to mitigate security and resilience risk
• management of PSyA Security and Resilience Risks including Business Continuity, Environmental and emerging risks
• identifying potential trends and looking at trends in security breaches
This an excellent opportunity to progress your career within a defence environment developing your background and experience of risk management within a security setting.
Please note that, due to the secure nature of the role, this post is open to sole UK nationals only. There will be a requirement to obtain Developed Vetting clearance (DV) once you have started in post.
What you will be assessed against
To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria:
• Experience of risk management
• Experience of working with varying levels of stakeholders and executives across an organisation
• Experience of developing policy and analysing information
• Demonstrable ability to communicate and influence properly, both verbally and written
It would benefit your application should be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
• Experience of supply chain security
• Level 3 Security Management Qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience of Business Continuity Management (ISO22301)
• Member of a Security Institute or equivalent
• Experience of security risk management
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies:
• Security governance
• Physical and operational security
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:
• Making effective decisions
• Communicating and influencing
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.
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Benefits
Please find ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ attached or click here
This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.
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