JOB SUMMARY

Defence Intelligence (DI) is a world-class organisation that supports operations, policy development, and decision-making in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and across the government’s national security community. Our people develop understanding, solve problems, and give perspective to the diverse and complex Defence threats and challenges in a constantly evolving world. Together our civilians and military personnel inform decision-making in Defence, manage complex programmes, and develop new technology.
In DI we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work. We recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels. As an equal opportunity employer we hire, train and promote people based on merit and inspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. We believe our success depends on our people – our Whole Force – regular and reservist military, Civil Servants and contractors, all working as one, working together seamlessly to deliver for Defence. We also offer flexible working arrangements such as flexi-time, and compressed hours.
All job adverts in DI are subject to fair and open competition. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week and based in either MOD Main Building or at RAF Wyton.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Defence Intelligence Policy & Secretariat team is responsible for acting on behalf of the Chief of Defence Intelligence (as the Warrant Requesting Agency) and the Secretary of State for Defence (as the Warrant Granting Department), for all activity that takes place under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 across MOD.
This role is therefore responsible for the drafting and submission of IPA Warrants which go directly to the Secretary of State and then onwards to a Judicial Commissioners to enable MOD to lawfully conduct activities under the Act.
The successful candidate will also deliver the IPA Services & Oversight (front door) for all MOD users of IPA Warrants. This involves running the flow of notifications from across MOD, scrutinising them to ensure they are accurately completed before submitting for Senior approval. This role is subsequently responsible for oversight and assurance of all MOD IPA-related activity, including liaison with the Investigatory Powers Commissioners Office.
Manage the MODs Bulk Personal Dataset process including provision of advice to MOD customers relating to BPD policy.
The opportunity to work in a small team means that sometimes you may be required to support wider Policy & Secretariat objectives, including tasks relating to Parliamentary business and the Intelligence and Security Committee. While you would receive sufficient training and guidance on these beforehand, these also offer an invaluable opportunity to obtain a good overview of the entirety of DI and develop across a broad range of behaviours.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Policy Profession Standards 2.2. Parliament and Law - Level 1: Developing

BENEFITS

Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Salary Payroll Giving
• Financial Education Resources
• Bicycle Purchase Advance & Cycle to Work Scheme
• Holiday, Season Ticket, Tenancy Deposit & Work Space Salary Advance Loans
• Free Parking (not available at Main Building)
• Generous Pension Scheme with employer contribution of 28.97%
• Death in Service Benefit
• Up to 30 days’ Annual Leave, and one Privilege Day
• Special Leave (including Study Leave and Volunteering Leave)
• Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave
• Childcare Vouchers
• On-Site Nursery & Childcare at some MOD sites
• Flexible Working Hours
• Discounted Healthcare Packages
• Eyesight Tests and Spectacles
• Free On-Site Gyms at many sites
• Employee Assistance Programme
• In-Year Reward and Thank You Schemes
• Talent Schemes
• Defence Discounts
• Microsoft & Vodafone Employee Discount Schemes
• Boundless and Civil Service Sports Council Memberships available
• On-site shops, restaurants & cafes at most sites
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

Further details may be found at Civilian Discover My Benefits (mod.gov.uk)
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.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Technical Skill- Level 1: Developing - Policy Profession Standards 2.2. Parliament and Law. Policy Profession Standards (publishing.service.gov.uk)
  At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles:

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

Open to UK nationals only.

Intelligence
Policy