DE&S Security Advisor Bristol, England
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We’re Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We manage a vast range of projects to supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver essential defence programmes - and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe, now and in the future.
Across our 12,500-strong organisation, we support all our people to be at their very best, fostering a family-friendly approach to flexible and hybrid working. After all, support is in our name.
Job description
DE&S have exciting opportunities available to join them as a Security Advisor.
In this role you will provide advice for, and support the delivery of, an effective organisational posture to manage security and resilience risks across DE&S and Defence Industry. You will be supporting the organisation to apply security and business continuity management processes.
These opportunities offer the successful candidates the opportunity to develop in the Security sector, with career progression, training, and the opportunity to undertake security qualifications.
Please note that if successful you will be expected to attend site on a regular basis, this can vary due to organisational requirements.
Due to the nature of the role, these posts will be reserved for Sole UK Nationals.
Please be aware we have one position based solely in Bristol, the other position can be based at either Bristol, Plymouth, or Glasgow.
Responsibilities
- Maintain awareness of current and emerging policies and their impact on existing security and business continuity practices.
- Provide pragmatic advice to internal and external stakeholders to support compliance with security and business continuity requirements.
- Support the development of security and/or business continuity policies, processes, and procedures, and drive continuous improvement through the sharing of knowledge and best practice.
- Support/coordinate the completion of threat assessments, risk assessments and/or business impact analyses for the organisation using appropriate methods.
- Contribute to the development of effective risk/threat mitigation solutions and advise managers and risk owners on any residual security or business continuity risks and issues.
- Support the development of effective incident response structures.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of security and/or business continuity exercises programmes.
- Provide investigation and assessment of security and/or business continuity incidents and/or policy non-compliance.
Person specification
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
Experience in ONE of the following in either industry or from within the defence sector:
- Defence Security
- Risk management
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
- Risk Understanding and Mitigation - Supervised Practitioner
- Security Compliance and Assurance - Supervised Practitioner
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
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 wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
- Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
- Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
- Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
- Support for progression
- Huge range of discounts
- Volunteering days
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
We believe in creating an environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their best selves. So whether you’re looking for a next step, a fresh start, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of. If you need any additional support with your application, let us know.
Further Information
More information can be found below:
- DE&S Little Book of Big Benefits: https://bit.ly/3FEb54v
- Further Information: https://bit.ly/3K26Xhl
- Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/3yUwcM1
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1. Pre-sift - We will check 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.
3. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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