Navy Command Principal Security Advisor - Personnel Security Operations
UK Ministry of Defence
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Portsmouth
Contract type: Full time
Portsmouth Naval Base, PO1 3LU
Job Summary
As a part of Navy Command Headquarters (NCHQ), the nerve centre of the Royal Navy (RN), the Personnel Security Advisor (PSYA) is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight of security activity and ensuring Navy Command TLB complies with Defence security policy.
Part of the Navy PSYA Personnel Security Team, which is located within HM Naval Base, provision of risk management and assurance to the Navy Command Senior Security Risk Manager. This is essential to the diverse and complex Defence threats and challenges in a rapidly changing world. Together our mix of civilian and military personnel in Navy PSYA inform security decision making in Defence to support operational objectives.
Navy PSYA Personnel Security is seeking to recruit an AO; to work as part of a small civilian team delivering RN Service Personnel security vetting requirements. As an expert in Personnel Security Operations, the role will play a pivotal role in responding to the issues that come from working in a large organisation.
The Personnel Security community are passionate about high performance, we believe that everyone has potential within them, so we actively encourage development and a growth mindset. This role works across the whole team and is uniquely interesting and challenging.
The post is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
Working within the Security Vetting( SYVETT )Team, the post holder will ensure all RN service personnel maintain an in-date National Security Vetting clearance and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
Responsibilities –
Collaborative working across the RN to ensure all service personnel maintain an in-date National Security Vetting clearance.
To signpost personnel that are in DV competence positions without a DV clearance to the relevant stakeholders, working collaboratively with other stakeholders in PSYA.
Process Vetting Applications, creating new vetting records for each vetting subject. Issue e-vetting links for all new vetting requests. Complete sponsor sections on all completed e-vetting links.
Mailbox management and respond to customer enquiries.
Working within the Security Vetting( SYVETT )Team, the post holder will ensure all RN service personnel maintain an in-date National Security Vetting clearance and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
Responsibilities –
Collaborative working across the RN to ensure all service personnel maintain an in-date National Security Vetting clearance.
To signpost personnel that are in DV competence positions without a DV clearance to the relevant stakeholders, working collaboratively with other stakeholders in PSYA.
Process Vetting Applications, creating new vetting records for each vetting subject. Issue e-vetting links for all new vetting requests. Complete sponsor sections on all completed e-vetting links.
Mailbox management and respond to customer enquiries.
Person specification
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
An environment with flexible working option
The post does not offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
This vacancy is using Success profiles and will assess your Behaviours and Experience:
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please ensure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology could result in your application being rejected.
At sift and interview you will be assessed against the following Success Profile Behaviours:
If there is a high Volume of applications, we may only sift on Personal Statement only.
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 in to 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. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It 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.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: [email protected].
Job Summary
As a part of Navy Command Headquarters (NCHQ), the nerve centre of the Royal Navy (RN), the Personnel Security Advisor (PSYA) is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight of security activity and ensuring Navy Command TLB complies with Defence security policy.
Part of the Navy PSYA Personnel Security Team, which is located within HM Naval Base, provision of risk management and assurance to the Navy Command Senior Security Risk Manager. This is essential to the diverse and complex Defence threats and challenges in a rapidly changing world. Together our mix of civilian and military personnel in Navy PSYA inform security decision making in Defence to support operational objectives.
Navy PSYA Personnel Security is seeking to recruit an AO; to work as part of a small civilian team delivering RN Service Personnel security vetting requirements. As an expert in Personnel Security Operations, the role will play a pivotal role in responding to the issues that come from working in a large organisation.
The Personnel Security community are passionate about high performance, we believe that everyone has potential within them, so we actively encourage development and a growth mindset. This role works across the whole team and is uniquely interesting and challenging.
The post is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
Working within the Security Vetting( SYVETT )Team, the post holder will ensure all RN service personnel maintain an in-date National Security Vetting clearance and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
Responsibilities –
Collaborative working across the RN to ensure all service personnel maintain an in-date National Security Vetting clearance.
To signpost personnel that are in DV competence positions without a DV clearance to the relevant stakeholders, working collaboratively with other stakeholders in PSYA.
Process Vetting Applications, creating new vetting records for each vetting subject. Issue e-vetting links for all new vetting requests. Complete sponsor sections on all completed e-vetting links.
Mailbox management and respond to customer enquiries.
Working within the Security Vetting( SYVETT )Team, the post holder will ensure all RN service personnel maintain an in-date National Security Vetting clearance and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
Responsibilities –
Collaborative working across the RN to ensure all service personnel maintain an in-date National Security Vetting clearance.
To signpost personnel that are in DV competence positions without a DV clearance to the relevant stakeholders, working collaboratively with other stakeholders in PSYA.
Process Vetting Applications, creating new vetting records for each vetting subject. Issue e-vetting links for all new vetting requests. Complete sponsor sections on all completed e-vetting links.
Mailbox management and respond to customer enquiries.
Person specification
- You will already hold a valid Security Check (SC) vetting clearance, or otherwise be able to achieve and hold this clearance. The requirement is mandatory and essential. Further information on Government Security Vetting can be obtained at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- It is essential to have a knowledge of the rank/rate structure of the RN.
- It is essential you will have experience with Microsoft 365 and a desirable knowledge of sharePoint.
- It is essential you have previous administration or organisational experience.
- You will require good communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work reactively to rapidly changing priorities and work streams as required.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Capability to provide accurate and quality work to tight deadlines.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
An environment with flexible working option
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
- A very competitive pension scheme
- Personal & professional development
- Access to a confidential, professional support service
- Discount schemes.
- Bicycle / season ticket loans.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year.
The post does not offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
This vacancy is using Success profiles and will assess your Behaviours and Experience:
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please ensure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology could result in your application being rejected.
At sift and interview you will be assessed against the following Success Profile Behaviours:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together CV: candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history, previous skills and experience.
If there is a high Volume of applications, we may only sift on Personal Statement only.
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 in to 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. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It 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.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
- Name : Helen Hunt
- Email : [email protected]
- Email : [email protected]
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: [email protected].
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