JOB SUMMARY

The Security Services Group (SSG) is a specialist business unit delivering high assurance security solutions across the MOD and wider Government Estate. With over 260 highly skilled experts based in the UK, Germany, Cyprus, and Gibraltar, SSG designs, installs, and maintains advanced security systems to protect Defence operations, national security assets, and critical government infrastructure. As the MOD’s strategic technical authority, we provide cutting-edge security solutions, from intruder detection and video surveillance to access control and physical security. To learn more about SSG, visit Security Services Group - GOV.UK
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Security Manager role is an important part of SSG’s Governance and Assurance function within SSG’s Headquarters.
Supporting the operation, evaluation, and continued improvement of SSG’s security compliance in line with MOD requirements, this role plays a critical part in contributing to SSG’s systematic, disciplined approach to risk management, control, governance and assurance processes.
The Senior Security Manager will assume the role of a STRAPSO Practitioner for SSG, liaising with Army PSyA and other MOD and OGD STRAPSO as necessary.
The Senior Security Manager will provide customer interface, represent SSG at high level meetings, and undertake complex discussions and negotiations with key stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong analytical skills in order to deliver briefings on Security to HMG and Hd SSG to support decisions including prioritisation and resourcing.
• An excellent understanding of British, European and UK Government Standards relating to security, together with knowledge of QA, H&S and the associated policy guidance.
• Experience of working within the MOD or similar organisation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Undertake complex discussions and process reviews with SSG Ops/HQ Staff and wider stakeholders.
• Be self-motivated and have excellent organisational skills.
• A willingness to learn unfamiliar areas.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to work and a willingness to attend site meetings and other locations when necessary.
• Effective interpretation of policy and legislation.
• Applicants must hold a Full UK driving licence.
• Applicants must hold Developed Vetting clearance.
• Applicants must be a STRAPSO Practitioner.
• Experience of Protective Security & Risk Management (or equivalent)

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP)
• TAVCOM Security Consultancy

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.

• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave increasing by one day per year to a maximum of 30 days after five years of service.
• Career Development: Benefit from continuous professional development opportunities within the security field, helping you grow and advance your career.
• Equipment: Laptop and mobile phone.
• Family Support: Access enhanced parental leave policies to support work-life balance during important life events.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy savings through the Defence Discount Service (fees apply), offerings deals on a range of products and services.
• Health and Wellbeing: Receive Specsavers eye test vouchers and access on-site gym facilities (where available).
• Community and Social Perks: Join the Civil Service Sports Club (CSSC) or the Civil Service Club in London, providing access to a variety of social, cultural, and recreational activities (membership fees apply).
• On-Site Amenities: Many of our locations offer free parking, subsidised canteens, sports and social clubs, and on-site shops for your convenience.
• Inclusive Workplace: Join one of our Diversity and Inclusion Networks. We value diversity and are committed to creating an equal and supportive environment for all.
• .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/.

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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)
• 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

. Other Tasks

• Other tasks as required to support Governance and Assurance AH in the delivery of Governance and Assurance across SSG.
• Keep up to date with Department policies, processes and best practice