NAVY PSYA ASSISTANT STRAP AND SAP SECURITY OFFICER

NAVY PSYA ASSISTANT STRAP AND SAP SECURITY OFFICER Fareham, England

Ministry of Defence
Full Time Fareham, England 33830 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Details

Reference number

263708

Salary

£33,830

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer
C2

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

MOD - Navy

Type of role

Security

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

    Location

    About the job

    Benefits

    Things you need to know

    Apply and further information

Location

Fareham, South East England, PO14 1AS

About the job

Job summary

As the Royal Navy Assistant Corporate STRAP and Special Access Programme (SAP) Security Officer (Assistant Corporate STRAPSO/SAPSO), you will be assisting the Corporate STRAPSO/SAPSO for the overall safeguarding of STRAP and SAP material, facilities, and assets across the Naval Service, ashore and afloat. As a member of the Navy PSyA Staff you will be located at MIXG HQ HMS Collingwood; however, you will be required to routinely travel to RN establishments, ships, and submarines across the United Kingdom and overseas. You will also routinely liaise with the wider Partners Across Government (PAG) Enterprise, the Single Services STRAP/SAP community, where you will represent the RN as the Single Service lead and subject matter expert.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

STRAP is a supplementary security control framework for handling sensitive material derived from intelligence, whilst a SAP is used to protect the MOD’s most sensitive military capabilities and programmes. On behalf of Navy PSyA, you will be responsible for the overall safeguarding of STRAP and SAP material, facilities and assets across the Service. The specific responsibilities are further detailed below:

  • You will be assisting in certifying and de-certifying STRAP/SAP facilities, this will also require you to provide advice and guidance to Project teams for new build STRAP Certified Areas/SAP Facilities. In this capacity you will be required to make timely and effective risk management decisions, within the bounds of national security policy.
  • You will be advising and acting as a focal point for STRAP and SAP Security Officers throughout the RN, providing guidance and direction as one of the STRAP/SAP subject matter experts.
  • As a STRAP and SAP SME, you will ensure that the RN adheres to Cabinet Office policy regarding STRAP security compliance.
  • You will be liaising with the PSyA Security Assurance coordinator and STRAP/SAP inspection teams, in order to co-ordinate inspection programmes and to monitor the implementation of the remedial action plans.
  • You will routinely liaise with STRAP Administration and UK SAP authorities (across Government) as the RN STRAP/SAP security lead and subject matter expert.
  • You will be responsible for maintaining STRAP/SAP security databases.
  • You will be based as a Navy PSyA Lodger Unit within MIXG HQ located in HMS COLLINGWOOD, Fareham however, your role may require you to frequently attend in person STRAP /SAP facilities or meetings across the UK

Please be advised that NCHQ and PSYA are undergoing some organisational re-design and over the next 6-12 months this position may evolve or change to meet new business requirements.

Person specification

  • You will already hold a valid Developed Vetting (DV) clearance, or otherwise be able to achieve and hold a DV Clearance. This requirement is mandatory and essential. Further information on Government Security Vetting can be obtained at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
  • You must also meet the nationality requirements for access to STRAP material. Any specific queries in relation to this should be directed to the application contact details. This requirement is mandatory and essential.
  • You will have well founded or have extensive knowledge of MOD Protective Security processes, ideally with direct experience working within the MOD’s Security Policy Framework (SPF).
  • You will have experience in applying Risk Management Principles.
  • You will have extensive experience of adapting and incorporating CPNI physical security standards to security related projects and programmes.
  • You will be adept and comfortable delivering verbal and written briefing up to senior management level.
  • You will be able to travel throughout the UK (and where necessary overseas).

Behaviours

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

  • Leadership
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Seeing the Big Picture

Benefits

Professional and Personal Development of skills.

Alternative working practices.

25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service

In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King’s birthday

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Highly competitive pension scheme. The post does not offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility. Selection process details

Applicants should apply using the Civil service Jobs website, completing the online application form. The selection process will consist of an application form sift, followed by a single round of interviews for suitable candidates. Candidates will be required to complete a Statement of Suitability.

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/.”

“MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

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 by 31st December 2022. 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.


Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Applicants should apply using the Civil service Jobs website, completing the online application form. The selection process will consist of an application form sift, followed by a single round of interviews for suitable candidates. Candidates will be required to complete a Statement of Suitability. Once the advertisement has closed, a sift will take place and successful candidates will be invited to interview.

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must hold (or be able to obtain) Developed Vetting (DV) clearance

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into 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.

The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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 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: [email protected]


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

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting.

See our vetting charter.
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code 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.
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.

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Recruitment team :

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. Please refer to the attached Candidate Information guide

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