UK Ministry of Defence
National Cyber Force - STRAP Visits Officer
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Job Summary
Established in 2020, the National Cyber Force (NCF) is responsible for operating in and through cyberspace to counter, disrupt, degrade and contest those who would do harm to the UK or its allies, to keep the country safe and to protect and promote the UK’s interests at home and abroad. The UK will use cyber operations as part of its diplomatic, economic and military activities.
The NCF is at the heart of this, extending the UK’s competitive edge as a responsible, democratic cyber power, by countering threats from terrorists, criminals and states using the internet to operate across borders in order to do harm to the UK and other democratic societies, countering threats which disrupt the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data and services in cyberspace (i.e. supporting cybersecurity), contributing to UK Defence operations, and helping deliver the UK’s foreign policy agenda (for example intervening in a humanitarian crisis to protect civilians). In addition to GCHQ and the Ministry of Defence, the Secret Intelligence Service and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory are core partners bringing cutting edge espionage and research techniques. The NCF is establishing its future Headquarters in Samlesbury, Lancashire.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to have an empowered, productive, personally and professionally fulfilled workforce. Whatever your role, we take your career and development seriously. We want to enable you to build a successful career with the Department and wider Civil Service. We are committed to understanding, respecting, and representing as broad a range of views and backgrounds as we have in UK society. We know that diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to an effective, modern Civil Service.
Job Description
The primary task of the NCF STRAP Visits Officer is co-ordination and facilitation of visits, maintaining the security and integrity of STRAP material.
This position is advertised as 37 hours per week
The primary task of the NCF STRAP Visits Officer is co-ordination and facilitation of visits, maintaining the security and integrity of STRAP material and providing assurance to Head of Security, Head of Establishment, and MOD & UK Intelligence Community accreditors that robust security measures are effective at protecting such material in support of visits.
- Maintaining currency in reviewing relevant policy and ensuring its implementation within Head Office including relevant Defence Security, Cabinet Office policy and associated leaflets.
- Provide updates, management information and recommendations to the STRAPSO, including priorities, challenges, opportunities, risks and scheduled activity.
- Management and assurance of the delivery of STRAP information, systems and documentation for personnel based at NCF Samlesbury in accordance with national regulations.
- Management and assurance of the delivery of STRAP information, systems and documentation for visitors to NCF Samlesbury in accordance with national regulations.
- Lead the investigation of security incidents concerning STRAP material within NCF Samlesbury in accordance with the relevant policy requirements and timelines.
- Liaison with NCF Samlesbury security team, Partner Agencies and STRAP authorities as appropriate.
- Coordination and facilitation of visits that are STRAP compliant.
- Support and undertake team and personal development, with learning and upskilling as required.
Due to the nature of the role, the majority of work will require office attendance. More information can be provided at interview.
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Person specification
The post is demanding given the breadth, depth of knowledge and quality of service expected. The priority and demands of this role require a focussed, determined and proactive individual to support an essential service. Experience working in the STRAP environment is required alongside experience working across other government departments.
The ability to form effective and trusted relationships with staff, other teams/departments in NCF, key stakeholders is pivotal to being successful in this role.
The post holder must be a UK national (Sole UK National only). They must hold or be willing to undergo DV clearance.
Clearance level required for role is DV plus screening. Checks involved include, but are not limited to:
- Successful completion of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard
- Completion, by the individual, of a DV Security Questionnaire
- A departmental/company records check which will include personal files, staff reports, sick leave returns and security records
- A check of both spent and unspent criminal records
- A check of credit and financial history with a credit reference agency
- A check of Security Service records
- A full review of personal finances
- A detailed interview conducted by a trained Investigating Officer
- Further enquiries, including interviews with referees conducted by a trained Investigating Officer Checks may extend to third parties included on the security questionnaire
The full review of personal finances will include an assessment of an individual’s assets, liabilities, income and expenditure both on an individual basis and taking into account the joint position with a spouse or partner.
Additionally, candidates will need to meet the business validation standard and pass a drug test prior to appointment.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Changing and Improving
- Working Together
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £30,740, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,905 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Due to the nature of the role, the majority of work will require office attendance. More information can be provided at interview.
This role attracts a National Security Payment allowance of circa £2,500 p.a.
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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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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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.
Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history and previous skills and experience.
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (250 Word count)
At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
If a large number of applicants are received, the sift will be conducted with: CV, Personal Statement and Managing a Quality Service Behaviour.
At Interview, You Will Be Assessed Against The Following
- Managing a Quality Service
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Changing and Improving
- Working Together
If successful at sift, the interviews will be held virtually via Teams mid/late August. Once set, we are unable to offer alternative dates for interviews.
Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely.
While the existence of NCF is not a secret, its people are, and discretion is vital. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or close family. You should also make them aware of the importance of discretion. You should not
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