Deputy Security Officer

Civil Service
Full Time
London
34,835 - 35,710
Posted 3 days ago

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Job summary

ICS

The Integrated Corporate Services (ICS) is a shared corporate service. It provides corporate services (HR, Finance, Digital, Commercial, Security and Estates) across the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT).

Our team of over 400 professionals will be leading the way in how these functions will be delivered in the future. Our ambition is to be the leading provider of integrated corporate services for government and set the standard for quality, efficiency, and innovation in our field.

We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.

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Job description

Are you interested in joining a high-performing team of security professionals? This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, flexible and motivated individual to develop specialist security knowledge and contribute to a critical service across government.

You will join the ICS Department Security Unit (DSU), a friendly and diverse team with expertise across cyber, information, business continuity, personnel and physical security. The DSU manages and regulates access to sensitive material and plays a key role in supporting secure government operations.

This is an important and influential role requiring strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to deliver a professional service to users. You will become a valued member of the Government Security Profession and will be encouraged to explore the wider security environment a part of your ongoing development.

Alongside your role, there will be an opportunity to undertake the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, which will develop your administrative services, developing you to become an effective

member of the team and wider Department. A detailed overview of what knowledge, skills and behaviours apprentices can expect to develop can be found at:

https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeship-standards/st0070-v1-0

Person specification

Key Responsibilities

This role supports the secure administration and control of the ICS service, helping DESNZ and DSIT staff access sensitive material and facilities promptly, reliably, and securely. You will deliver an efficient, high-quality service to users and act as a key point of contact for related matters.

The key responsibilities of this role are to:

Manage the secure administration, storage and control of DESNZ and DSIT secure facilities and sensitive material, protecting assets through robust access controls and ensuring facilities and equipment are maintained.
Build effective working relationships with government authorities, analyse information, establish resilience processes and provide informed guidance.

Manage a busy meeting room booking system, balancing multiple requests and prioritising Ministerial meetings.

Deliver high-quality inductions and professional training to users at all levels, including Director Generals and Ministers.

Support informational management compliance across DESNZ and DSIT by overseeing the use of security documentation and associated actions.

Investigate and issue low-level breach notifications to DESNZ and DSIT staff in line with policy.

Manage a busy, administration focused workload with regular customer interaction, including handling frequent and repeat queries, while proactively improving ways of working.

Essential Criteria

We are keen to hear from candidates with a genuine interest in security, including those with transferable skills from other sectors or disciplines.

The ideal candidate will:

Bring a positive, enthusiastic approach and enjoy working in a small team.

Communicate clearly, take a proactive and customer-focused approached and respond confidently to last-minute requests.

Stay organised, manage competing priorities and balance inbox work with prompt support for in-person customer needs.

Use an analytical approach to make sound decisions, resolve issues and identify improvements.

This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) clearance, so candidates must be willing to complete the DV process.

In order to meet the nationality requirement for access to sensitive material this post is open to UK nationals only. As the post holder will have access to sensitive information, there are limitations on traveling to a small number of countries, and we will undertake security checks as part of the recruitment process.

Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.

This is primarily an office-based role with the opportunity to work remotely for one day per week. We would also need you to reside within a 1.5-hour travel distance to the London office for the provision of emergency assistance as required when on call.

About the Apprenticeship:

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to undertake the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship. The apprenticeship will typically take around 18 months to complete. The Business Administrator Apprenticeship will focus on developing individuals' administrative services, whilst encouraging the apprentice to support and engage with wider parts of the team and wider organisation.

A detailed overview of what knowledge, skills and behaviours

apprentices can expect to develop can be found at: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeship-standards/st0070-v1-0

Apprenticeship & role eligibility requirements:

As there is an opportunity to undertake an apprenticeship, there are additional eligibility requirements to consider before applying. To undertake the apprenticeship, the candidate will need to be:

Living in England

Not in full-time education

Have achieved or be willing to work towards as part of the apprenticeship Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent

Not hold a higher qualification in a similar area as the apprenticeship (for example, a Master's Degree in Business Administration). If you hold qualifications at Level 3 or higher, please check your qualification with the vacancy holder.

Due to the nature of the clearance needed for the role, this role is only suitable for individuals aged 18 or over.

Desirable Criteria

Work collaboratively across teams and departments, supporting others' development where appropriate.

Build effective relationships, engaging and negotiating with key stakeholders and staff at all levels.

Promote strong staff engagement and demonstrate high standards of security behaviour, with the ability to develop and follow security processes and policies.

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