Protective Security Assurance Principal

Organisation: Defence Equipment & Support
Salary:44100 per annum (plus generous benefits)
Grade: PII
Working Pattern: Full time Flexible Working
Contract Type: Permanent

Job Summary

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy British Army and Royal Air Force. Together we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes and strive for whats next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe for today and tomorrow.

DE&S has recently been integrated into the National Armaments Director (NAD) Group. The NAD Group brings together key Ministry of Defence (MOD) organisations to unite expertise across science technology procurement infrastructure and support to provide integrated capabilities faster and more efficiently for our armed forces and our allies. This is an exciting new opportunity to enable better ways of working and empower greater collaboration across Defence. For further information about the NAD Group please visit:National Armaments Director Group -

We offer 25 days holiday flexible and hybrid working enhanced parental leave schemes shopping discounts and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97% to help make work for you.

Job description

As a Protective Security Assurer you will play a crucial role in advising and supporting the delivery of a robust security and resilience posture across the NAD Group industry partners and the wider Defence community. You will ensure the organisation applies rigorous security and business continuity management processes to protect critical operations and assets across all security classification levels. Your expertise will support the secure delivery of the NAD Group MOD and Government projects working within established policies and governance frameworks to maintain the highest standards of security assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

The UK Government holds vast amounts of sensitive data financial assets and personal information that underpin essential public services used by millions. Protecting this information is vital as threats from organised crime hacktivists terrorism foreign intelligence and rogue individuals pose significant risks. Your role will be key in defending people property and physical assets from damage or loss helping to maintain public trust and national security.

We seek curious analytical minds who consider every possibility ask insightful questions and dig deeper to uncover risks. You should have a solid understanding of Risk Mitigation and Physical Security alongside working knowledge of Protective Security Threat Awareness and Government standards.

On joining you will undergo comprehensive training including 3-6 months of on-the-job learning and shadowing experienced staff completion of online NPSA practitioner courses and attendance at a 3-week Defence Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) course. This role requires a full UK driving licence and frequent travel across UK regions. Your designated permanent duty station will be Abbey Wood in Bristol or Glasgow. Attendance at Bristol will be required for the initial training.

If you are passionate about protecting the nations security and want to make a real difference we encourage you to apply and join a dedicated team committed to excellence in protective security.

For security reasons these roles are open to sole UK nationals only.A sole UK national refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK without dual citizenship or nationality from another to offer visa sponsorship.

These roles require you to have lived in the UK for the last 10 years and obtainDeveloped Vetting (DV) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you have been recruited for. If itisntobtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining DV security clearance can be a lengthy us once Security Check (SC) clearance is obtained and then the more enhanced DV checks will continue afteryouvestarted your employment. If SC clearanceisntobtained within 12 months we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made.

We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site the team and your role.

What youll be doing

• Engaging with Security Controllers to certify industry premises for industry security accreditations such as Facilities Security Clearance
• Conducting routine security assurance reviews of the premises and working arrangements to ensure that their contracted security conditions are met. Liaising with Contracting Authorities CTSAs and National Technical Authorities where needed.
• Engaging with Heads of Establishment (HoE) and Establishment Security Officers (ESyO) in the routine Security Assurance of DE&S establishments. This includes the conduct of Security Risk and Assurance Reviews (SRAR) Guarding Security Reviews (GSR) Counter Sabotage and Operational Resilience Surveys (CSOR) security exercises ad-hoc inspections and investigations.
• Providing protective security advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders such as industry security associations.
• Responsibility for the administrative management of your assignments production of assurance letters reports and evidence packs and reporting as required to the Task Manager.
• Align with relevant regulation policy and standards to provide proportional practical advice tailored to the strategic environment and advise relevant stakeholders on any residual risk.
• Ensure security and business continuity effect is delivered in alignment with organisational objectives and standards.
• Deliver informed / evidence-based recommendations to decision-makers with a means of mitigating risk and managing issues.
• Design and support the implementation of risk reduction methods advising on residual risks and potential resolutions.

Person specification
To be successful with your application youll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Lead criterion - Significant experience of providing protective security advisory consultancy or assurance services within government defence critical national infrastructure industry the public sector or a similarly complex organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of applying protective security expertise to assess risk influence stakeholders develop practical mitigations and deliver security outcomes.

In addition to the responsibilities above the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Core Behaviour 1: Making Effective Decisions CSBC 3

• Core Behaviour 2: Communicating and Influencing CSBC 3

• Technical Competence 1: Legal and Regulatory Environment and Compliance Expert

• Technical Competence 2: Risk understanding and mitigation Expert

Offered benefits

• 25 days annual leave 1 day a year up to 30 days 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days

• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether youre looking for a new opportunity a next step or a helping hand as you return from a career break bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here youll find a supportive family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application just let us know.

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Further Information

• Civil Service Recruitment Principles:Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission

• Candidate Information Pack: and Conditions: Service Code:The Code - Civil Service Commission

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessedhere.

Disability Confident:

Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments you can let us know on your online application under the section Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

Conflicts of Interest:

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not in the majority of cases prevent employment in MOD but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

Selection Process Details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift - We will check your application to ensure that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.

2. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow ourguidance on CV writing for best chance of success.

3. Interview - If youre invited to interview you will be assessed against the following:

• CV Review

• Core Behaviour 1

• Core Behaviour 2

• Technical Competencies

Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below:

• 1st: Core Behaviour 1
• 2nd: Core Behaviour 2
• 3rd: Technical Competencies
• 4th: CV Review

In the event of a further tie using the method above we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criteria and/or an additional assessment. Please note for this specific assessment the Lead Criteriawill be:

Significant experience of providing protective security advisory consultancy or assurance services within government defence critical national infrastructure industry the public sector or a similarly complex organisation.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.

If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint in the first instance you should contact department via email (.)If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department you can contact the Civil Service Commission:Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission.

Offering at a lower level

If youre not successful at interview we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application youll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position youll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.