Security Vetting Support Huntingdon, England
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As an important part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Defence Intelligence (DI) provides intelligence analysis, specialist outputs and advice that supports decision making across government. At the heart of DI, is the National Centre for Geospatial Intelligence (NCGI).
Everything happens somewhere. NCGI produces intelligence that is referenced in time and space to help decision makers to understand, plan, navigate, and target. What we do is help decision makers to understand what is going on.
We are the primary provider of geospatial intelligence advice and expertise, comprising imagery intelligence, geospatial analysis, geospatial services, foundation data and military mapping and, in partnership with the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) and the Meteorological Office, assured data for safety of navigation. We are a national capability, recognisably operating alongside other national intelligence agencies and are the UK’s primary interface for international geospatial intelligence partners.
You may think you need to be an analyst or have an intelligence background to work for NCGI; this is not true. There is a wide range of exciting roles available. Without our highly dedicated teams of enabling staff, such as IT support, finance, security, and facilities management, our critical outputs would just not be possible. We employ many Civil servants who play a pivotal role in Defence,
nationally and internationally, and we are proud to be part of a diverse, forward thinking, broad organisation.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the RAF Wyton security team as a vetting Security Assistant. The role is vital in ensuring station staff and military reservists have the relevant clearances for them to undertake their duties. The role will deal with all vetting responsibilities, providing advice and guidance as necessary.
The successful candidate will work within the security section, engaging, and building relationships with stakeholders and other organisations across RAF Wyton, other locations, and government departments. You will assist with all new staff starters to provide a smooth transition into RAF Wyton.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
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You will be responsible for dealing with station staff, military reservists, and contractors for vetting requirements. Duties will include, but not limited to:
- Checking of clearances.
- Commencement of relevant clearances acting as vetting sponsor for station staff, including contractors and military reservists.
- Maintaining vetting databases.
- Collaborate and communicate with Pathfinder vetting and passes and permits for vetting updates.
- Work with the reservist’s liaison WO officer for reservists tasking.
- Corresponding, normally daily, with other organisations.
- Ensuring all data is dealt with in line with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
In Defence Intelligence (DI) our people solve problems, create understanding and give perspective to the diverse and complex Defence threats and challenges in a rapidly changing world. Together our civilians and military personnel inform decision making in Defence, manage complex finance programmes and develop new technology.
In DI we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work. We recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels. As an equal opportunities employer we hire, train and promote people based on merit and inspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. We also offer flexible working arrangements such as flexi-time, job share and compressed hours.
All jobs adverts in DI are subject to fair and open competition.
Person specification
We are seeking proactive, efficient and flexible UK Nationals with excellent verbal and written communication skills, someone who is an excellent team playing while also being able to work under their own initiative.
Desirable Experience/Skills
- A good working knowledge in software packages (Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint) is also required.
- An awareness/understanding of General Data Protections Regulations (GDPR)
- This role requires you to maintain confidentiality at all times.
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We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Leadership
- Working Together
- 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%
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
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 www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Please note: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.
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.
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.
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Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include: job history and previous skills and experience.
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability (max 500 words)
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.
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