Navy Command Principle Security Advisor (PSyA) Security Risk Management (SRM) Assurance

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Job summary

The Principal Security Advisors (PSyA)s team situated within HM Naval Base Portsmouth is part of Navy Command Headquarters (NCHQ) function based in Whale Island, Portsmouth, the nerve centre of the Naval Service. It upholds operations around the globe and provides the ships, people,aircraft, and equipment to deliver the UKs defence policy.

NCHQ supports all the Royal Navys activities, from front-line operations to personnel support and training; finance and governance; safety; equipment acquisition; programmes and planning; and Defence Engagement. Civil servants and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and exciting jobs in areas ranging from finance; legal services; personnel and HR; project planning and managing contracts, to media and communications.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

Theincumbentisresponsible forautonomouslymaintaining theNavyCommand Security RiskBalance CaseRegister;raising awareness of previously unidentified Security Risks;enabling effectivemanagementof strategicSecurityRisk;andassuringadherence toSecurity Risk Management policy guidanceandthat interpretation of Defence Securitypolicy for the maritime environment is up-to-date and effective, with minimal supervision.The incumbent is also responsiblefor providing SRM Subject Matter Expert advicetoa diverse range ofpersonnel across NC, requiringastrong and detailed understanding of Defence SRM practices and proceduresand athorough understanding ofthe NC organisational structure.The post holder willrequirestrong analyticalskills and attentionto detail, while being able to see the bigger picture.The incumbent will beexpected towork autonomously, engageproactivelyandmake decisions on day-to-day issues.

Responsibilities:

1. Assume responsibility for the NC Security RiskBalance Case (RBC)Register,and conducting second-line assurance on RBCstherein, including:

• Ensure RBCs aresubmittedby establishments,vesselsand units, asappropriate.
• Ensure completed RBCs adhere to guidance provided in JSPs 440 and 892, and Navy Command Security Regulations (NCSRs).
• Challenge non-compliance, where applicable, with personnel at all levels, determining solutions and making day-to-day decisions without having to escalate to line management.

2. Provideauthoritative, bespoke Subject Matter ExpertSRMguidancetopersonnel across NC, including, but not limited to:

• Orientation briefingsfornewly-appointedEstablishment Security Officers (ESyOs) and Unit Security Officers (USOs).

• ProvideSRMtoseniorpersonnel up to 2*and briefings to OF5.

• Generic SRM guidance and advice on a case-by-case basis.

3. ProactivelyidentifySecurity Risks:

• Raise and address concerns with establishments,vesselsand units.

• Identifyfactors contributing to strategic security risk for reporting to the NC Security and Resilience Board (SRB).

• Recognise where aggregated risk factors and interaction of Security Risks may increase overall risk and directly address these with relevant Risk Managers.

4. Deputise for NC PSyA Sy Culture and SRMSEOat meetings, including, where applicable, with senior leaders.

5. Representing the team at meetings and occasionally travelling to Ministry of Defence sites across the UK.

Person specification

Experience:

Essential:

• Utilising strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience ofeffectingchangewithin a Whole-force environment.

• Competent in MS Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Desirable:

• Experience of conducting security- or law enforcement-related investigations.

• Experience ofconducting trend analyses, particularly in relation to security incidents and associatedsecurity risk .

• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Training and Development

We are committed to helping you build your expertise and succeed in the role. Youll have access to professional development opportunities, including:

• Defence Establishment Security Officer training.
• National Protective Security Authority Foundation training.
• Ongoing learning and development tailored to your role and career aspirations.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

Benefits

Alongside your salary of 37,720, Ministry of Defence contributes 10,927 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Personal & professional development
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• Access to a confidential, professional support service
• Discount schemes
• Bicycle / season-ticket loans
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Special paid leave to volunteer (up to 6 days a year)

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further informationregardinghow this and other flexible working arrangements 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 theDepartment is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which couldimpacton 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.Determineyour 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-handsmokeand supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy,Smokingand the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not bepermittedanywhere 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,visitorsand other non-MOD personnel. All applicantsseeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place ata number ofDefence Establishments.

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Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

As part of Defence Reform, Navy Command continues to review and evolve its Target Operating Model to support more agile ways of working. In this context, the role and responsibilities of this role may develop over time to reflect changing business priorities and opportunities.

At sift stage, you will be assessed against the following;

• Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history, qualification details and previous skills and experience.
  
  Candidates will be required to provide a personal statement. This should be a maximum of 500 words that sets out your motivation for applying and shows how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements for the role.

At interview you will be assessed against the following:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

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 selectioncriteria.

There may be occasions where it is notpracticableorappropriate tointerview all DCS candidates that meet theminimumcriteria for the job. For example, in certain recruitment situations such as a high volume of applications, seasonal demand, or peak periods, the employer may wish to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both DCS and non-DCS applicants.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which cameintoeffect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-basedsystem, where a role has beendeemedto be business critical. This role does not meet thatcategory,and we will not sponsor a visa.It 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.

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.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last fiveyears.This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carriedout.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (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
Open to UK nationals only.

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) .

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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :

• Name : Emily Savin
• Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

• Email : [email protected]

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: [email protected].

Attachments Navy Candidate Attraction Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 7954kB) Navy Candidate Information Guide Opens in new window (pdf, 1513kB) Candidate Information Opens in new window (docx, 32kB) Defence Internal Brief notice Opens in new window (docx, 43kB)