Hybrid Establishment Security Officer at Defence Equipment and Support

Organisation: Defence Equipment & Support  
Salary: £35,200 - £38,100 per annum (plus generous benefits) 
Grade: Senior Technical Specialist I  
Working Pattern: Full time, Part time, Job Share, Flexible Working 
Contract Type: Permanent 

Job Summary 

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of 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 – for today, and tomorrow. 

We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you. 

Nationality, visas and vetting: For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A ‘sole UK national’ refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship. 

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months. 

Job description  

Are you a proficient security officer eager to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in fast-paced, stimulating, and challenging environments? Join Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) at Defence Munitions (DM) Gosport, where you can help make a real difference.  

You'll become part of a diverse and geographically dispersed team dedicated to ensuring the security posture across our offices, sites, and facilities. Your role will be crucial in maintaining operational preparedness for security incidents, ensuring that our operations run smoothly and securely. You'll assist with business continuity and security management, providing informed opinions on security risks and contributing to the maintenance of site resilience. Your expertise will be vital in safeguarding our operations and ensuring that we are prepared for any eventuality.  

This position requires the successful candidate to be on-site full-time, demonstrating a strong commitment to deliver security objectives. There may also be a requirement for travel to other UK sites to support the wider DM security team during periods of leave. This role may have managerial responsibilities and you may be required to undertake weekend and overnight on-site Duty Control Officer (DCO) responsibilities in support of Major Accident Control Regulations (MACR).  The necessary training and Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) will be provided if this is identified as a business need. If required, extra weekend or overnight MACR responsibilities will be compensated with overtime pay. 

Please note, you will need to hold a full UK driving licence, as you will be expected to drive to different locations on the site.  

What you’ll be doing 

• Identifying and mitigating security risks by overseeing physical security operations. Setting out the deployment of security measures to effectively protect assets, (information, people, buildings and equipment) throughout the office/site/facility 

• Supporting the Head of Security and wider DM Security Team and Security Profession, including planning testing and responding to security/emergency incidents 

• Conduct Security Investigations and lead any LFE actions and recommendations 

• Conduct assurance of all risks pertaining to office/site/facility security, providing evidence-based risk mitigations to decision makers 

• Ensure effective management of security infrastructure projects and programs 

• Conduct assurance activities to ensure the implementation of effective security governance, guidance, education and training for all staff across the office/site/facility 

• Develop and embed site security instructions 

• Establish, maintain and promote effective strategic relationships with Policing and Guarding Providers  

Person specification 
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria: 

• Experience of delivering and implementing security activities  

• Demonstrable experience of leading multiple stakeholders to deliver effective security activities and Control Measures  

• Candidates must either hold the unit Security Officers Course qualification or be willing to achieve within the first 6 months of joining  

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: 

• Core Behaviour 1: Changing and Improving – CSBC 3 

• Core Behaviour 2: Making Effective Decisions – CBSC 3  

• Technical Competence 1: Protective Security - Awareness  

• Technical Competence 2: Security Compliance and Assurance - Supervised Practitioner   

Offered 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 options 

• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97% 

• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards 

• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications 

• Support for progression 

• Huge range of discounts 

• Volunteering days 

• Enhanced parental leave schemes 

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know. 

Further Information 

• Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission  

• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack  

• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions   

• Civil Service Code: The Code - Civil Service Commission  

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here. 

Disability Confident: 

Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.’  

Conflicts of Interest: 

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.  

Selection Process Details 

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment: 

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. 

Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below:   

• 1st: Core Behaviour 1  

• 2nd: Core Behaviour 2  

• 3rd: Technical Competencies  

• 4th: CV Review  

In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise the Lead criterion, and/or and additional assessment.   

Please see the MOD Privacy notice which informs how we will use your personal data, explains your rights and gives you information you are entitled to under Data Protection legislation.

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. Please click here to find out more.

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