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Reference number
368815
Salary
£35,290A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Job grade
Higher Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
MOD - Army - Land Warfare Centre
Type of role
Security
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available
1Contents
LocationAbout the job
Benefits
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Location
Warminster Garrison, Warminster BA12 0DJAbout the job
Job summary
The Land Warfare Centre (LWC) is a two-star organisation, its headquarters (HQ) is based mainly at Waterloo Lines, Warminster. LWC’s primary role is the Army’s training organisation and it is responsible for driving the agile adaptation of the British Army.
LWC is closely linked with the rest of defence; and uses experimentation and lessons to optimise the Army and lead on the development of future capabilities. In the same way that operational capabilities must be continually developed to be more effective and efficient, our training capabilities for the Future Soldier.
Warminster Garrison is part of the LWC and is responsible for the oversight of all Barracks within the Garrison footprint and is home to 3 major units, Royal Dragoon Guards, and 2 RYORKS in Battlesbury Barracks and Falcon Squadron in Harman Lines.
As the Security Operations Officer you will be responsible for the physical and personal security of Warminster Garrison, reporting directly to the Head of Establishment. The role oversees all Unit Security Officers and is the Garrison Subject Matter Expert.
This is an exciting pivotal role which involves close work with Defence Intelligence, Service and Civil Police, plus the other emergency services. On a day-to-day basis this includes liaison with the guarding force (both Military and Civilian), as well as the contractors, who assist with personnel and car passes.
You will be representing the Garrison at internal and external meetings and will routinely be required to take the initiative and make decisions on the best course of action for security matters.
The Security Operations Officer will support all Information Technology (IT) infrastructure, engineer visits, IT roll outs and IT support to the Garrison Barracks where needed, this will require close collaboration with external contractors and Defence Digital.This position is advertised at 37 hours per week
Job description
The successful candidate will with the Commanding Officer and Head of Establishment to undertake a wide range of security and IT management duties. This will include but not limited to:
- Obtain, assess, and disseminate as appropriate intelligence gathered from the Ministry of Defence, Civil Police and other internal and external organisations
- Implement security planning for the Garrison, to include Counter Terrorism, Anti-terrorist security measures, oversight of personnel security in particularly vetting and travel
- The physical security of barracks, armouries and ammunition compounds.
- Lead on document and equipment security
- Lead on visits and to provide briefings to units and personnel on Security
- Oversight of Garrison vetting and pass issue and act as the sponsor for the National Vetting Service
- Conduct the yearly assurance assessments and inspections
- Escalate security incidents when required
- Be the focal point of contact for all issues relating to Military Aid to the Civil Authority
- Overarching IT Officer for the Garrison
- Assume the establishment security officer for Waterloo Lines and units as required
- Control access to the relevant IT infrastructure
- Keep unit orders up to date
Whilst this post is based in Warminster, in HQ LWC we practice hybrid working. For this post there would be a requirement to be in office 3 days a week. There may also be need for UK and wider travel which may require overnight stays/time away from home
Person specification
We are looking for an individual who can deliver in a fast-paced environment, as well as having the ability to engage effectively with varying partners.
You should have excellent organisation skills, and an inquisitive mind to establish detail and facts at pace.
Ideally you will have the skills to connect and communicate with staff at all levels, building strong working relationships and understanding boundaries with contracts is key.
You should be prepared to represent the Head of Establishment at routine meetings with supporting partners and champion collaborative working to achieve results.
You will support the Commanding Officer with all Security and IT issues and therefore you will need to be able to adapt, challenge, and make decisions at short notice. You will need to be analytical and gather and act on intelligence as you receive it.
It would be desirable that you would have previous security experience working with in a large organisation and that you hold a UK driving licence as you will be required to visit other MOD sites.
On assumption of the role (if not already qualified) you will need to attend the following courses:
- The Establishment Security Officers and Defence Information and Technology Security Officers
- The Unit Arms Control Officers’ course
- Local Security Officer Training
- Document Security Course
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Delivering at Pace
- Seeing the Big Picture
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £35,290, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,223 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Other benefits for Army civil servants include:
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
- Highly competitive pension scheme
- Personal and professional development of skills
- Alternative working patterns for many roles
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
- Enhanced parental and adoption leave
- 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
- Learning and Development
We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.
A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments.Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details).
Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking.Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance.
The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.At application you will be asked to provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words evidencing your suitability for the role against the person specification and job description.
You will also be assessed against the following behaviours –
- Making effective decisions
- Communicating and influencing
- Delivering at pace
- Seeing the bigger picture
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
Application sifting is due to take place within 7 working days of the closing date. Interview date TBC. We endeavour to stick to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCiv Pers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).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.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Royston JonesEmail : royston.jones124@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : DBSCiv Pers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
Further information
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: , Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.