Security Operations Manager Lead STSI

The successful candidate will be expected to attend the MOD Establishment Security Officers Course and Business Continuity training (residential and on-line) and could eventually become a member of the Security Institute.

Candidate would be responsible for Ludgershall site.

We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. You will be expected to travel from Ashchurch to Ludgershall at least once a month to undertake perimeter and building security checks, therefore a full UK driving licence would be beneficial. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing SME advice at the appropriate organisational level on how to deliver proportional, practical security outcomes, within the parameters set by relevant regulation, policy and procedures and advise on any residual risk.
• Create and maintain mandated site security documentation (e.g. Site Security Instructions, Site Security Risk Register, Business Continuity Plans, Site Recovery Plan).
• Maintain physical security operations and governance structures to manage risk and deploy physical security effectively to protect assets and people across the business area.
• Plan, test and respond to security/emergency incidents or concerns, including those raised by third parties, to include preparing briefs on security issues for internal and external stakeholders.
• Comply with relevant internal and external security regulation and legislation and ensure these are adhered to by all staff, contractors and site visitors.
• Receive and investigate all submitted incident/occurrence reports.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of security fundamentals and the current threats to Defence assets.
• Liaison with local emergency services and Counter Terrorist Security Advisor (CTSA) to understand the current threats and trends affecting the landscape and how to mitigate against them.
• Promote protective security, educating personnel on the threat and providing SME advice to others.
• Carry out other Head of Establishment team activities/responsibilities to support additional site outputs as tasked.

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Experience of delivering and implementing security activities.
• Demonstrable experience of leading multiple stakeholders to deliver effective security activities and Control Measures.
• Candidates must either hold the unit Security Officers Course qualification or be willing to achieve within the first 6 months of joining.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Core Behaviour 1: Managing a Quality Service CSBC 3
• Core Behaviour 2: Communicating and Influencing CSBC 3
• Technical Competence 1: Applied Physical Security - Working
• Technical Competence 2: Risk understanding and mitigation - Working

Offered benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information

• Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission
• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-candidate-information-pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions
• Civil Service Code: The Code - Civil Service Commission

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Disability Confident:

Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.’

Conflicts of Interest:

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.

Selection Process Details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift - We will check your application to ensure that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
2. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.