We are Defence Digital, part of Strategic Command, fulfilling an important role in the age of information warfare within the Ministry of Defence (MOD). We provide digital and technology services to our Armed Forces, ensuring they can operate securely via various communication means including radio, satellite, and the internet. Operating at scale, with an annual budget in excess of £2Bn and a diverse team of 2,500 colleagues, we're aiming to make our Armed Forces some of the most technologically advanced in the world.

If you can see yourself contributing to the world of Defence digital and technology, the next chapter of your career may be with us!

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week

The Site Security Controller position sits within the Defence Digital Security, Resilience and Information Team and oversees the implementation of physical and personnel security policy, in accordance with MOD mandated security policy.

This position is responsible for providing advice and guidance to all personnel when required about all matters relating to physical and personnel security and manages a team which includes staff specialising in Crypto, IT Security, Personnel Vetting and site access. The site is very busy and there are ongoing infrastructure projects which also require security expertise input. Additionally, there is an expectation that this post will offer resilience support to the counterpart on our nearby Crown Hosted site. The post holder will need to build working relationships with MOD Police, MOD Guard Service, military, civilian, contractors and Crown Hosting.

This role sits within the Government Security Profession framework, which seeks to build the capacity and capabilities of security professionals across government. As an organisation, we are committed to providing learning and development opportunities, tailored to your role and beyond, helping you continue your professional development. You can also expect great benefits, including flexible working, generous leave allowance, discount services and a market-leading Civil Service pension.

The Site Security Controller position leads on:

• Providing advice on physical, personnel, information and asset security for DD establishments, facilities, and operations adhering to relevant Joint Services Publications, Site Administration and Operation Procedures and Cabinet Office Policy Framework.
• Being the focal point of contact for all security matters within MOD Corsham and lodger sites, including physical, personnel, information and asset security.

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  Draft and Implement Security Policies, Standing Orders and Security Operating Procedures abiding by Cabinet Office Security Framework Policy.

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  Providing day to day management of the security risks for the site and lodger sites.

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  Day to day maintenance of the MOD Police and MOD Guard Service as site-needs change.

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  Leading the management of investigations into security breaches, incidents, and near misses and to ensure that lessons are learnt and improvements made.

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  Understanding of Crypto services and Communication Information Systems.

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  Leading, delivering and fostering a strong security culture across DD, which values, protects, and enables DD through audit, education, awareness.

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  Chairing the Security Working Group with relevant Branch Security Officers

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  Managing the accredited means of asset movement via Defence Courier Service.
  

• Liaise with Operation Teams with regards to security matters across different areas within the site.
  

• Support the Defence Digital STRAPSO responsible for ensuring all staff who have access to this classified information and assets are cleared to do so and the building/offices used comply with all mandatory policy requirements.

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  Initiate Security inspections and audits for security services we deliver, to include Secret assets/registers and support external security risk audits. You would also support audits of other locations who come under your area of responsibility across the UK.

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  This post has staff line-management responsibilities, including professional development within the Government Security Profession.

If you have the following knowledge, skills and experience, we would love to hear from you!

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  Experience of working either directly or indirectly in a security environment
• An understanding of generic security roles and responsibilities
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• An understanding of risk management

This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home as a personal choice (if the role is suitable for this). If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

During the first 3 months there is an expectation for successful candidates to attend the office for circa 4 days per week. This is required to enable the team to train, mentor, coach and support the individual.

This position is open to Sole UK Nationals only.

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others

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

• Protective Security
• Risk Understanding & Mitigation

• 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%
• Family Friendly – Parental and Adoption Leave.
• A wide range of discounts – Defence Discount Service, Civil Service societies for Sports and Leisure, Healthcare, Insurance, Motoring, company discounts with Virgin, Vodafone, and Microsoft Office.
• 5 days per year Learning & Development
• In year rewards and ‘thank you’ schemes.
• Flexible working.
• Generous leave allocations.
• Please see Benefits Leaflet for more detail

Defence Digital operates an organisation model in which every individual belongs to a Government Profession. The successful applicant will be posted into one of the defined Government Professions on Standard Terms of Reference for the grade. Defence Digital reserves the right to move individuals between roles, within their allocated profession, to meet the needs of the business and in support of agile resourcing.

Within Defence Digital each profession is led by a Professional Head of Community who will lead professional development and support the Continuous Professional Development path for their group.

Defence Digital is currently going through a Transformation Programme which aims to ensure we have the right workforce, with the right skills, to deliver the MOD's Digital Strategy. As the programme progresses, Defence Digital staff may be required to undergo an assessment to understand and develop their upskilling needs to support the delivery of this strategy. This post may be impacted by Transformation.

Equality and Diversity

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore.

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/.”

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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.

Job contact :

Name :
Defence Digital Talent Acquisition Team
Email :
ukstratcomdd-hr-talentacqdel@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team :

Email :
dbscivpers-resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk