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Working with the UKs Cyber Ambassador and linked to the objectives set out in the National Cyber Strategy, there is a requirement to provide technical advice in support of cyber programmes overseas. We are therefore looking to recruit a specialist Cyber Security Advisor who is able to deploy a technical understanding of the National Cyber Strategy and the UKs approach to national-level cyber security in support of HMGs international prosperity objectives.
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is here to create a UK that trades its way to prosperity, stability and security. We achieve this by helping businesses to export; driving inward and outward investment; negotiating market access and trade deals as well as championing free trade. Within DBT, the Cyber Ambassador forms part of the UK Defence and Security Exports team and works across DBT and HMG to promote the UKs cyber security offer at the highest levels internationally. A key part of this is the provision of strategic and technical advice on development and implementation of national-level cyber security strategies. These posts will therefore work closely in support of the Cyber Ambassador to form a key strand of the UK offer, representing the UK approach as part of wider UK industry campaigns.
The post holder will need to be a strong communicator, comfortable liaising with technical and non-technical staff at all levels and will need to rapidly become a credible interlocutor between HMG, industry, and overseas customers. Internally, the post holder will need to work closely with relevant colleagues in UKDSE, wider geographic and sectoral teams within DBT, FCDO, Cabinet Office, Home Office, NCSC, DSIT and elsewhere to develop and promote a strong UK cyber offer that can deliver export success.
The role will require frequent overseas travel.
Job description
Primary Responsibilities will be:
- Writing or reviewing national cyber strategies,
- Advising on implementation programmes,
- Evaluating national/sectorial cyber vulnerabilities, threats and risks,
- Organisational and stakeholder challenges,
- Advising on appropriate cyber capabilities, standards and skills development,
- Regulatory and ethical considerations,
- Advising clients on UK industry capabilities.
Person specification
Applicants should have a combination of the following:
- Direct experience of working in NCSC/GCHQ.
- Excellent communication skills: must be able to present effectively at senior levels across HMG and industry with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- A good sense of who needs what and when, and how to manage tensions between teams with different goals.
- The ability to deliver through others.
Hybrid Worker
The role will be based in London.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas.
Informal hybrid working arrangements will be available as agreed with the vacancy manager and in line with the requirements of the role.
Most DBT employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending 2-3 days a week (pro rata) in an office, on average.
If your office location is London, you will be eligible to receive London weighting.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
At least 5 years experience of working in or with the NCSC/GCHQ.
Desirable Criteria
Experience of working with industry and/or international partners.
Personal Attributes & Skills
- Self-Starter
- Excellent communication skills
- Good networker
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits
£14,948 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- 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%
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Selection process details
Interviews for this vacancy will be conducted virtually. We will, however, consider in-person interviews by exception.
Please ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.
Sift will take place week commencing 18/09/2023
Interviews will take place week commencing 02/10/2023
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and a Personal Statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Please align your CV with previous skills and experience. Maximum of 2 A4 pages.
In your Personal Statement, please explain your motivation for applying for this role and the extent to which you satisfy the essential and desirable requirements of the role. Maximum word count of 500.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the CV. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Existing Civil Servants and applicants from accredited NDPBs are eligible to apply, but will only be considered on loan basis (Civil Servants) or secondment (accredited NDPBs). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.
For this role, the Department will not consider sponsoring a visa or issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship. Please note we are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Please note the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.
The Department for Business and Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation.
Please note harmonised terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to the Department for Business and Trade 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
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
- Contact Government Recruitment Service via ditrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs
- Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.
Vetting Requirements
All security clearances require you to provide evidence of your UK footprint where you have been physically present in the UK. The requirement for DV is to have been present in the UK for 5 of the last 10 years. Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected.
If you require DV clearance you will need to provide evidence of the below requirements.
Checks will be made against:
- successful completion of the BPSS
- UK criminal record and identity checks
- credit reference checks
- relevant personnel and medical checks (if required)
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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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).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Tracy Buckingham
- Email : tracy.buckingham@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : dbtrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DBT by email: Resourcing@trade.gov.uk.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.
For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: Click here to visit Civil Service Commission/Complaints.
