Personnel Security Casework Officer London, England
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Join the MOD in a pivotal role dedicated to safeguarding the security, autonomy, and interests of the UK, both domestically and internationally. Collaborate closely with allies and partners to ensure our nation's security. This opportunity falls under the Directorate of Security and Resilience (DSR), situated within the MOD Head Office. The DSR is responsible for shaping, implementing, and monitoring protective security policies, providing counsel to senior officials, and setting standards for resilience and security across the Department.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
As a key member of the Vetting team in DSR, you will assume a C2 role focused on personnel security clearance (Vetting) casework. You'll handle high-risk, complex, and contentious cases related to MOD Civilian and Defence Contractors. We are seeking an exceptional individual who is not only a team player but also possesses a dynamic and enthusiastic approach. This role calls for adept multitasking and adaptability. The position offers substantial autonomy in decision-making while fostering a close-knit team environment.
What We Offer: This role is both challenging and immensely fulfilling, as it forms the backbone of personnel security management in MOD, countering threats from potential insiders. You'll receive comprehensive on-the-job training and guidance from a dedicated mentor to support your growth. The position offers the possibility of hybrid work arrangements, combining office and remote work for increased flexibility.
Join us in contributing to the security and success of the UK. Apply now to be a part of our team.
Person specification
What will the successful candidate be doing?
Analyse personnel security clearance applications and make well-informed, risk-based decisions.
Collaborate with local risk owners to mitigate identified risks and ensure thorough assessments.
Swiftly respond to Vetting suspensions, issuing written notifications to relevant parties in cases of immediate security concerns.
Provide precise, timely advice and assessments for denial and withdrawal cases to DSR Vetting Casework Manager and others.
Manage appeal cases through the internal appeals process and the Security Vetting Appeals Panel.
Offer guidance to key stakeholders (e.g., Human Resources, Security community) on postings, appointments, and access to sensitive information.
Contribute to shaping Personnel Security Policy and partake in Secretariat tasks like responding to Treat Official and Ministerial Correspondence.
Required qualities:
- Exhibit strong interpersonal and organisational skills due to regular interaction at senior levels.
- Showcase initiative by proactively identifying emerging issues and finding solutions.
- Demonstrate excellent writing skills.
- Proficiency in IT tools, including Excel and Outlook.
Preferred experience:
- Familiarity with personnel security casework is advantageous.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leadership
- Delivering at Pace
Benefits
- 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 average employer contribution of 27%
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 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 Kings birthday.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
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.
Posts based in London will attract the relevant London weighting
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/
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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Selection process details
Candidates will be required to provide a CV to include: job history, qualification details and previous skill and experience.
Candidates will be required to provide a 500 word Personal Statement. Please provide evidence of experience relevant to the role, more specifically how you meet the stated essential and desirable skills.
We will ask for evidence of all the following behaviours on your application form which will form the evidence for the sift along with the Personal Statement of suitability:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leadership
- Delivering at Pace
Should a large number of applications be received, the sift will be undertaken using the lead behaviour only: Making Effective Decisions.
During the Interview you will assessed on the following Behaviours:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leadership
- Delivering at Pace
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.
Strong candidates that are found to meet the minimum requirements but not selected for this post will be placed on a COO reserve list and may still be considered for other COO roles.
Sift / Interview Dates and Location
The sift will take place within 4 weeks of closing date. The interview process will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Eligibility
This vacancy is open to all Civil Service employees and employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) who were appointed on merit following a fair and open competition; or were appointed to a permanent post through an exception in the Civil Service Commissioners' rules.
Candidates in their probationary period are not eligible to apply for vacancies within this department.
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The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Continuous employment
If you're employed by a non-departmental public body (NDPB) and are applying for a job in the Civil Service (or vice versa) by moving jobs this will involve a change of employer and you may break the statutory rules on continuity of employment.
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]
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.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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