JOB SUMMARY

His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) is home to the United Kingdom’s Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, Astute Class Attack Submarines, First Mine Counter Measure Squadron and 43 Cdo Royal Marines. It is an operational support and maintenance base, within the Navy Command TLB and comprises both Faslane and Coulport sites. HMNB Clyde’s primary purpose is to provide engineering and logistical support to the Royal Navy in maintaining Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD). This is achieved by ensuring at least one Vanguard Class submarine is on patrol at sea every day of the year.
RNAD Coulport is responsible for the storage, processing, maintenance and issue of the Trident Weapon System and the ammunitioning of all submarine-embarked tactical weapons.
HMNB Clyde is the single operational home of the Submarine Service and will become the United Kingdom’s Submarine Centre of Excellence. This single integrated operating base is to ensure that the Royal Navy is able to deliver its operational commitments across all Defence Lines of Development from Scotland on an enduring basis.
In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver. Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Ministry of Defence and across the wider Civil Service.
An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Security Access Control Team based at HMNB Clyde. We are seeking an enthusiastic customer focused applicant to join a busy team. This post is responsible for key tasks in support of permanent site passholders and temporary visitors at RNAD Coulport and HMNB Clyde Faslane. This is a challenging post, and the successful applicant must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The post requires a flexible, customer focused approach. The position allows a certain amount of autonomy and so ideally this role suits someone with drive and initiative. Working to scheduled and changing priorities determining the pace of work, an ability to time manage workloads is essential. The successful applicant will have a continuous improvement ethos. This post provides excellent development and progression opportunities for applicants wishing to pursue a career within the Civil Service.
Please note this post requires on site attendance as the role cannot be delivered remotely or from home.
This post is advertised at 37 hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Tasks include:
Using a high-risk approach to make effective decisions and evidenced decisions on processing/issuing visitor, staff, contractor, and vehicle access passes.
Check/validate and process HMNB Clyde Coulport permanent pass requests using the Symmetry security access management system and other security databases and spreadsheets. Checking security clearance levels and restrictions. Maintain robust records of lost passes and provide reports as required.
Check/validate and process HMNB Clyde Coulport short term visitors access requests using Symmetry security access management and other security databases and spreadsheets. Checking and validating clearance and clearance restrictions. Conduct detailed Vetting Subject Information assurance checks using due diligence and maintain/share and seek information with Clyde Security Vetting Team
Advising Security Access Control leadership team on any key risks and threats associated with current and proposed business activities for access control.
Provide regular advice and guidance to Security Access Control Team staff and MGS personnel on correct use of the Symmetry system, including access control and vetting matters.
Consult with Security sponsors, vetting authorities to review, authorise and monitor access to support security assurance checks and access authorisation.
Manage, Review and update Jetty and Building access lists to meet security access assurance requirements.
Monitor and update personal clearance details on the Symmetry database. Support data cleansing of the Symmetry database to comply with data protection guidelines.
Support the personnel security monthly security data report. Review and collate the relevant information and assist with the production of statistical returns to plan and mitigate against any delays or disruption to business.
Provide flexible contingency cover to support Faslane security access control business priorities as required.
A more detailed job description is available on request.
Along with the duties the post holder will provide demonstrative, flexible support to the security access management team. Duties and responsibilities to be undertaken can be varied under the direction of the security access managers dependent on current and evolving workloads and staffing levels, these duties will be appropriate to the grade. Training will be provided to support operation of the Automated Access Control database.
The post holder will have a major impact in promoting a positive image of the Clyde Security Department to visitors, contractors and Base personnel so must maintain an appropriate and professional standard of appearance, attitude, and confidentiality.
The successful applicant will enjoy working with a supportive and inclusive team in a fast paced, reactive, and varied role. A positive and detail focused approach as well as good personal responsibility supports a positive approach to this position, The role tests the full range of Administrative Officer behaviours and offers good development opportunities. The position provides opportunities to develop an understanding of the workings of a security department which will support opportunities to further develop skills and experience for career progression within the Civil Service.
This is a Reserved Post vacancy which means it is open to UK Nationals only. Applicants must refer to the nationality requirements on the application form to check eligibility prior to applying for the vacancy. Failure to submit correctly could result in you being ineligible to being employed in the position advertised.

BENEFITS

Alongside your salary of £26,770, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,755 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
As a Civil Servant, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.

Navy Command 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 Navy Command Civil Servants include:

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• A very competitive pension scheme
• Personal & professional development
• Access to a confidential, professional Employee Assistance 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
• On-site Facilities (gymnasium, recreational shopping mall, café, messing facilities etc)
• Free Car Parking
• Assisted Travel Scheme

Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.
The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development. Successful candidates can discuss their development options when in post.
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.
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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

Open to UK nationals only.

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