Navy Command Principal Security Advisor – Vetting Support Officer

Located within HM Naval Base, the Principal Security Advisor (PSYA) is looking to recruit an Administration Officer (AO) working within the Personnel Security Team to risk manage all Royal Navy Service Personnel in all Top-Level Budgets (TLB) identified as a security risk through on-going personnel security measures. The role supports the Royal Navy in relation to National Security Vetting Clearance.

Part of Navy Command Headquarters (NCHQ), the nerve centre of the Naval Service, The Principal Security Adviser (PSyA) is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight of security activity and ensuring Navy Command TLB complies with Defence security policy.

Within Navy PSYA Personnel Security Team, we assess vetting cases in relation to risk management and provide 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.

As an experienced administrator you will play a pivotal role in supporting the personnel risk mitigation of this department.  You will be a subject matter expert on Annual Security Appraisal Forms and procedures.

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.

The post is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Working within the Personnel Security Team in the RN service Lead Command (SLC) to provide administrative support and assistance as required to the Vetting Team. In Pursuit of duties liaise with individuals and/or Chain of Command of all TLB Business Units where RN Service Personnel are employed, United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) staff, Defence Security – Personnel Security staff and other appropriate Service authorities.

Responsibilities

• To provide assistance and support to RN/RM to initiate and complete their Annual Security Appraisal Form
• To process electronic Security Appraisal Forms Initiation forms received and any AD HOC SAF’s required for Loan Foreign Assignments, Partners Across Government and Overseas requirements of the RN/RM Service Personnel.
• Support and administration of the Vetting Team, scanning documents, Maintenance of sponsor accounts and any other Ad HOC administration duties that may be required.
• To assist in distribution and preparation of documentation for Navy Vetting Appeal Panel (NVAP) as required.
• Management of classified assest register – MOD Form 102.

In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver.

Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.

You will have an understanding of the Business units and organisation as well as the rank/rate structure of the RN.

You will be an enthusiastic individual who is able to work collaboratively with the other team members to deliver high quality work in a pressured environment.

You will possess strong written and verbal communications skills.

You will show resilience under pressure, delivering to tight deadlines.

The ability to work independently or with minimal direction when required.

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, outlook, Excel.

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing

As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.

Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

Other benefits for Navy Command civil servants include:

•  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
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• 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
• 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%

In Navy Command we believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking an apprenticeship as part of your role.

An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and the broader skills required to upskill you in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be ‘on-the-job’, with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact.

Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree.

Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months – 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship.

Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way.

Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post. 

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/.

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 however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. 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.

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Job contact :

• Name : Laura Finlay
• Email : Laura.Finlay102@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk