Army Regional Security Team Leader

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence, Civil Service workforce is diverse, with many different functions and professions ranging from police officers, security guards, trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff to support the British Army.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

The Security Team Leader is the principal security advisor to the Commander Headquarters Joint Military Command (JMC) Centre. They provide timely direction and guidance to all Army Regular, Reserve, Cadet and Joint Force organisations within JMC Centre Region Area of Responsibility (AoR) including; Security Risk Management, Guarding, Physical Security, Personal Security and Overseas Travel Policy. You will lead a Team of two, managing the Security Risk Management Work Book (SRMWB), assisting Units in the completion and uploading of their Establishment Security Self-Assessment (ESSA). You will undertake Protective Security Advice Visits (PSAV) as required or requested and manage, authorise and record Public Military Events (PME) and secure material movements within/across the AoR.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• In accordance with security Policy provide Subject Matter Expert Direction & Guidance (D&G) to JMC Centre Command and all Unit Commanders within the AoR on all aspects of security; including Security Risk Management, Guarding, Physical Security, Personal Security and Overseas Travel Listprocesses
• Support the Audit and Inspection (A&I) security audit process. Provide Direction & Guidance to Units on actions to take on receipt of Physical Security Audit (PSA) reports. Support Units completing and uploading their Annual ESSA report and provide timely comments in the PSA/ESSA Executive Summaries where necessary
• Remain alert to emerging issues and trends which might impact operational efficiencies within JMC. Develop and maintain detailed knowledge for operating the ARMS 2 system
• Responsible for maintaining the JMC Security Risk Management Workbook (SRMWB) and providing D&G to Units for the maintenance of their own SRMWBs, ensuring all Security risks are scored in line with policy and the Army’s Risk Statement
• Lead on the organisation and delivery of JMC Security Risk Management Boards (SRMBs) with those relevant Units within the AoR. Production of SRM information for submission to HQ RC for bi-annual HQ Regional Command SRMBs. Represent JMC at annual Army HQ Security Conferences
• Conduct Unit Protective Security Advice Visits within AoR, providing advice to Units on additional Security mitigation's to apply until the Security Risks is treated, as required
• Maintain a strong network with the Military Intelligencesection and Police Authorities in order to establish specific threats to Units; management of the Focal Point/Boomalert alert process
• Coordinate Security Education & Training for personnel who occupy key security positions to fulfil Security Training shortfalls within the AoR
• Appropriately manage, conduct, and support investigations into breaches of security, counter-intelligence casework, and co-ordinate multi-agency operations
• Regional Prevent lead Coordinator and PREVENT ambassador for JMC Centre
• Co-ordinate and manage the security aspects of major integrated capital projects within Joint Military Command (JMC) Center, to ensure security needs are met in a cost-effective manner. Undertake visits to best advice on the security measures required
• Line Management responsibility

Person specification

You will have self-confidence and be able to exercise good judgement, knowledge, and evidence-based decision making to provide accurate, timely and practical advice and direction whilst sharing your knowledge and experience. You will have the ability to prioritise and to manage expectations accordingly. It would be beneficial, but not essential for you to possess previous knowledge in the security management environment within the MoD. You will have experience in the implementation and delivery of security policy and guidance in line with policy. In addition, previous experience in line management would be an advantage. You will be accomplished across the MS Software suite of products.

If not already held, you will be required to complete the following mandatory training within 6 months of appointment:

• Defence Establishment Security Officer (DESyO) Personnel Vetting Records Officer (PVRO)

Behaviours

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Communicating and Influencing

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.

The Army 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 Army civil servants include:

• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
• Highly competitive pension scheme
• Personal and professional development of skills
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave
• 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities.
• Learning and Development
• Other benefits for Army civil servants include:
• 8 Public Holidays
• 1 Privilege Day
• On-site parking is available
• Access to on-site Gymnasium
• Access to Pay as You Dine facilities

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.

We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.

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 information regarding how 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.

A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be ‘on-the-job’, with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training delivered by an external training provider. This means minimal disruption to your work alongside a big developmental opportunity.

Professional qualifications which can be achieved through an apprenticeship range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs/ broadly equivalent to Scottish National 5s(N5s)), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels//broadly equivalent to Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher (H/AH)), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree. They normally last between 12 months - 3 years, de-pending on the level of the apprenticeship.

Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way.
Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.

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.

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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.

At application stage you will be assessed against the following:

• Personal Statement -Applicants are asked to provide a 500 word statement setting out their experience, knowledge and suitability for the position
• Behaviour 1 - Communicating and Influencing.

Applications will be sifted using the Behaviours, personal statement that have been chosen for this campaign shown above.

At interview stage you will be assessed against the following:

• Behaviour 1 - Delivering at Pace
• Behaviour 2 - Leadership
• Behaviour 3 – Making Effective Decisions

Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed and will be held in person. We endeavour to keep to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs.

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

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category 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 five years. 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 carried out.

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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (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

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) (opens in a new window)
• 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 (opens in a new window)

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 theCivil 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 : Gary Blain
• Email : Gary.Blain213@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk

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: info@csc.gov.uk.

Attachments

Army TLB Opens in new window (pdf, 3932kB)Candidate Information Opens in new window (docx, 32kB)Defence Internal Brief notice Opens in new window (docx, 43kB)Defence Civil Service Offer Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB)