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There are two SEO Royal Navy Corporate STRAP and Special Access Programme (SAP) Security Officers (Corporate STRAPSO/SAPSO), who are responsible to the Navy Principal Security Advisor (PSyA) 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/PNB; however, you will be required to routinely travel to RN establishments, ships, and submarines across the United Kingdom and overseas (consideration will be given to remote working on access to Secret working with a requirement to visit the main office four days per month). 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.

These positions are advertised at 37 hours per week.

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 responsible for 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 the advisor and focal point for STRAP and SAP Security Officers throughout the RN, proving guidance and direction as the STRAP/SAP subject matter expert.
• You will be responsible for ensuring 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. In this capacity you will, on behalf of PSyA, represent the RN and influence STRAP/SAP security policy within the MOD.
• 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 will 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.

• 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).

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

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

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.

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Job contact :

Name :
Capt Iain Cull RN
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Recruitment team

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