Full-Time SDA Foundation Contract Security Officer
Job Description
Salary
£44,200 – £52,000 per annum (plus benefits).
Summary
The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in service support and disposal of the UK’s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, and delivering the most technically complex programmes in Defence. We employ over 1500 people and have an annual spend of c. £3.5 billion.
Job description
In this exciting role as Foundation Contract Security Officer located near the beautiful Lake District you will challenged with a varied and highly responsible role ensuring all the Nuclear Security is managed on the BAE Systems site in Barrow-in-Furness. This will include managing the Foundation Contract Deliverables for physical security (gates, guards, fencing, alarms etc.), IT security (systems, networks etc.), personal security (vetting and access), Nuclear security (including materials) and delivery of the MDP Capability.
Responsibilities
In this varied role you will prepare security reports, presentations and Nuclear project assurance documentation to the team leader (SCS 1*) on all aspects of security and security delivery in preparation for regular programme boards (Civil Service 2* level).
You’ll provide Nuclear Assurance through active Security risk management, holding the primary supplier (BAE Systems) to account for the delivery of Nuclear security on site. You will be responsible for delivering and contracting JSP 628 into the Foundation Contract and managing Nuclear Assurance for the deliverables of JSP 628.
You’ll produce assurance reports and hold regular spot checks against KPI’s and deliverables defined in the contract, ensuring value for money is achieved.
To ensure proportionate and effective security is delivered you will liaise commonly with MOD Principal Security Advisors Officer (PSyA) and BAE, which will require you to build long-standing relationships.
You will also be ensuring all Nuclear security effects are compliant with JSP 440 and JSP 628.
Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Participation in Nuclear Security Assurance board, offering security advice to management board members to ensure compliance with statutory Nuclear security regulation is achieved.
• Highlighting, reporting and escalating risks, issues and potential breach of agreed tolerances to the security assurance board.
• Ensure that learning/best practice from projects is quickly shared across the Nuclear enterprise network to improve delivery of Nuclear Security.
• Delivery and management of all aspects of Security delivery through the FC in particular providing specific professional support and analysis in developing plans for security projects and improvements.
• Compliance with extant MoD Policy, JSP 440 Sup 1 and JSP 628
This post will be primarily based out in Barrow-In-Furness; however, part of the role will require frequent travel to our other sites, including Bristol and London.
What you will be assessed against
To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria:
• You will demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise of being within a similar role and experience in assessing a wide range of security and project deliverables.
• MSyl qualified or have the experience to obtain this within 12months of post.
• Good working knowledge of Defence Security Policy.
• Excellent influencing skills dealing with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Level 7 Security Management Qualification (or equivalent).
It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
• A Nuclear Security Background
• CSyl qualified
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.
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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 and SDA.
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Benefits
Please find ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ here
External Applicants: First Appointment Expenses up to a limit of £8,000
Internal Applicants: Internal candidates will be eligible for full relocation expenses.
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Selection process details
Simply click on the apply button to create an account and upload your CV which clearly demonstrates the following areas (which you will be assessed against):
• Key Achievements
• Relevant Experience
• Applied Knowledge and Skills
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Firstly we’ll check that you meet the essential criteria that are listed for the role. If you do, we’ll then carry out a more detailed review of your CV to see if your qualifications and experience are a good match for the role(s).
If you’re successful, we’ll invite you to an interview so you can meet us, discuss your Key Achievements, Relevant Experience and Applied knowledge & Skills. In addition to the above, you’ll also be assessed against a technical competence and the listed behaviours, aligned to our DE&S & SDA Behaviours which can be found attached at the bottom of the page.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
How to Apply
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