This vacant post is available part time only, with a maximum of 22 hours per week.
The MOD’s digital teams ensure we remain among the most technologically advanced Armed Forces in the world. We develop and lead in cutting‑edge data science, automation, and cybersecurity solutions to protect the UK and its interests, at home and abroad.
Our mission goes beyond the battlefield, by leading humanitarian efforts and driving innovation, that impacts lives across the globe.
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About the role:
As Deputy Security Clearance Officer, you’ll play a vital part in the MOD‑wide security assurance process, managing, verifying and transmitting clearances worldwide for Service and Civilian personnel, up to and including ministerial level.
You’ll also act as Deputy STRAPSO and share responsibility for department information security. STRAP is a regime that regulates access to sensitive intelligence material, which requires more protective handling than is afforded by the standard arrangements for government assets.
What you’ll be doing:
- Administration, verification and transmission of security clearances worldwide for Service and Civilian personnel, up to and including ministerial level.
- Providing clearance information for unit staff visiting national and international locations.
- Acting as deputy STRAPSO, protecting the integrity of secure information, in accordance with MOD and Cabinet Office policy.
- Account creation for IT and telephony.
- Maintaining records for classified documents and media.
- Providing admin support to the wider Business Unit as required.
About you:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 software, including Excel and Outlook.
- Experience of working in a role requiring adherence to organisational policy and process.
- Able to demonstrate awareness of appropriate methods for handling, storing, recording or documenting information.
- Experience of building and maintaining good working relationships, across a wide range of personnel, acting with integrity and discretion.
- Ability to quickly assess information and make credible recommendations at pace.
- Security aware, with excellent attention to detail.
- Driven to provide a reliable, quality customer service.
- Able to make effective decisions and know when to seek advice or elevate issues.
- Motivated to learn and committed to your continuous development.
Additional information
This post is available part‑time, with a maximum of 22 hours per week. The working pattern will be agreed once the successful candidate has been selected.
Our commitment to your development is fundamental and you’ll be able to take advantage of many learning and development opportunities, tailored to your role and beyond. Whilst in post, you’ll be able to gain industry recognised qualifications through a range of professional courses and external training providers and we’ll support you throughout the process.
What makes us great!
- Learning and development tailored to your role with a dedicated minimum of 5 days per year
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (by 1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of five years’ service
- Ability to roll up to 10 days annual leave per year
- In addition to eight public holidays per year, you will also receive leave for HM The King’s birthday
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
- Parental and Adoption Leave
- Discounts on a range of services within and external to the civil service – Defence Discount Service, Civil Service societies for Sports and Leisure, Healthcare, Insurance, Motoring, Company discounts with Virgin, Vodafone, and Microsoft Office.
- In‑year rewards and ‘thank you’ schemes such as vouchers and gift cards
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
Equality and Diversity
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. 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 just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore.
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