Assistant Establishment Security Officer at Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)

Gosport, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Sep, 26

Salary

29100.0

Posted On

29 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Security Risk Management, Incident Response, Access Control Procedures, Security Investigations, Security Governance, Personnel Security Vetting, Stakeholder Management, Protective Security, Security Compliance, Security Assurance, Leadership, Emergency Planning

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Organisation: Defence Equipment & Support Salary: £29,100 per annum (plus generous benefits) Grade: Senior Technical Specialist II Working Pattern: Full time, Part time, Job Share, Flexible Working Contract Type: Permanent 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 what's 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 Group (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 - GOV.UK [https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/national-armaments-director-nad-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 work for you. For security reasons this role is 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 country. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship. This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels]. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months. Job description Are you an experienced security professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same? At Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), based at Defence Munitions (DM) Gosport, you’ll play a key role in protecting people, assets, and operations that directly support the UK’s defence capability. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive, diverse, and geographically connected team committed to maintaining a strong and resilient security posture across multiple sites. You’ll be at the heart of supporting the Establishment Security Officer to ensure operational readiness: preparing for and responding to security incidents, strengthening security plans, and Access Control Procedures, providing assistance to the Establishment Security Officer (ESyO) to help shape secure, safe and effective operations. This is a high impact, on site role where your presence and leadership skills will directly contribute to the smooth running of the establishment. You may also have opportunities to travel to other UK locations to support the wider DM security community. As part of your development, you may take on supervisory or managerial responsibilities and play a key role in fulfilling Major Accident Control Regulations (MACR) commitments in a firearms, ordnance, munitions and explosives (FOME) establishment. Please note the following: You will need to hold a full UK driving licence, as you will be expected to drive to different locations on the site. Due to the nature of the role and operational requirements, it is essential that the individual assigned to this position works 100% on-site. This requirement is non-negotiable and is integral to the successful execution of duties associated with this role. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. This job is open for all working patterns but please note part time will only be considered if full time cover can be achieved. What you’ll be doing * Support delivery of effective security measures and risk management appropriate to the FOME setting for the protection of assets, (information, people, buildings and equipment) throughout the facility. * Support the Head of Security and wider DM Security Team and Security Profession, including planning testing and responding to security/emergency incidents. * Support and conduct Security Investigations and LFE actions and recommendations. * Assist with the effective management of security infrastructure projects and programs. * Support the delivery and development of security assurance activities, ensuring the implementation of effective security governance, guidance, education and training for all staff across the office/site/facility. * Establish, maintain and promote effective strategic relationships with Policing and Guarding Providers. * Support the management and oversight of access control processes for personnel, contractors and visitors, ensuring appropriate authorisation, monitoring and regular review. * Assist in the administration of personnel security, including vetting sponsorship, aftercare and compliance with national requirements. * Act as delegate for the ESyO to assume relevant responsibilities during periods when they are unavailable. Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria: * Experience of delivering and implementing security activities (Lead Criterion). * Demonstrable experience of leading multiple stakeholders to deliver effective security activities and Control Measures. * Candidates must either hold the unit Security Officers Course qualification or be willing to achieve within the first 6 months of joining. In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: * Core Behaviour 1: Making Effective Decisions - CSBC 2 * Core Behaviour 2: Changing and Improving - CSBC 2 * Technical Competence 1: Protective Security - Awareness * Technical Competence 2: Security Compliance and Assurance - Supervised Practitioner Offered benefits * 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday * 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 you’re 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 you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know. Further Information * Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission [https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/] * Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-candidate-information-pack [https://bit.ly/DES-candidate-information-pack] * Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions [https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions] * Civil Service Code: The Code - Civil Service Commission [https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/the-code/] Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-notice/mod-privacy-notice]. 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 our guidance on CV writing [https://des.mod.uk/how-to-write-cv] for best chance of success. 3. Interview - If you're 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 Criteria will be: Experience of delivering and implementing security activities. 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: DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk [DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk]. 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 [https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/] Offering at a lower level If you’re 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, you’ll be scored against criteria for the lower-level role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position, you’ll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team. Join an integral part of the UK's Defence and play your part in the procurement and in-service support of all our armed forces’ equipment, from fighter jets, armoured vehicles and aircraft carriers, to clothing, food, and ammunition. If you have the pride, passion and commitment to be part of an exciting organisation at the forefront of supporting our country's armed forces to deliver on operations at home and abroad, then apply online now! There is no doubt that security and resilience professionals play a crucial role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of resources vital to the safety and prosperity of the United Kingdom. We assess and mitigate risk across the cyber and physical domains, developing and implementing strategies to enhance the overall security posture of DE&S and safeguard the integrity of our operations, people and capabilities. Please see the MOD Privacy notice [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-notice/mod-privacy-notice] which informs how we will use your personal data, explains your rights and gives you information you are entitled to under Data Protection legislation. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code [https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/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. [https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/] The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign] (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Please click here to find out more. DE&S/SDA and MOD Main internal applicants will need to apply through MyHR Internal Career Portal via the DE&S/SDA jobs tile. This can be found on the MyHR home page. Please ensure you check your junk mail for email notifications from the DE&S/SDA Talent Acquisition Team. To stop notifications being sent to your junk mail please add the following email address (emvz.fa.sender@workflow.g1mail.em1.ukg.oraclecloud.com [emvz.fa.sender@workflow.g1mail.em1.ukg.oraclecloud.com]) to the Safe Senders list in your email account.

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Responsibilities

Support the delivery of security measures and risk management to protect assets, people, and buildings within a firearms, ordnance, munitions and explosives setting. Assist the Establishment Security Officer in managing access control, security investigations, and coordinating with policing and guarding providers.