Head of Election Security and Preparedness
2 weeks ago
Details:
Reference number:
Salary:
- £57,091
- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade: - Grade 7
Contract type: - Permanent
Type of role: - Policy
Working pattern: - Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available: - 1Contents
About the job
Benefits:
Things you need to know
Location
- LondonAbout the job
Job summary:
Please note that, as the role requires regular working with the intelligence services and other security agencies, as well as access to secure IT systems, it is a London-based role only. Applicants must also hold Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.
The Elections Directorate is a welcoming and inclusive team.
We are responsible for a challenging and dynamic policy landscape, always in the public eye, covering electoral policy and law.
This includes how elections are run, who can participate and how elections and campaigning are regulated.
The Joint Election Security and Preparedness (JESP) Unit is a joint endeavour between the Elections Directorate in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and the Government Security Unit in the Cabinet Office.
The Unit delivers on its objectives directly and through others, leading a community of officials that draws together expertise from across government departments and the security and intelligence community as well as local government, third-party suppliers, and political parties.
Job description:
You will be responsible for:
- Working with the G6 lead to manage the JESP Unit, ensuring that the team provides an effective central coordination function for the programme and directly managing three HEO / SEO staff.
- Building and maintaining a strong network among Whitehall teams and the UK intelligence community with an interest in the work of JESP, bringing together expertise from across government and delivering against programme objectives. Developing relationships with key stakeholders in the electoral sector including local authorities, third party suppliers and the Electoral Commission.
- Working closely with policy and operational teams across government and external delivery partners to lead the identification and treatment of electoral risks. Managing a robust process to identify and track delivery of mitigations and leading direct delivery of mitigations where relevant.
- Working closely with the Defending Democracy Taskforce to sight and update Ministers on progress, escalating risks where necessary. Leading on preparing the DLUHC Minister for Taskforce meetings and on supporting their engagement with other ministers and external stakeholders.
- Maintaining strategic oversight of developments in international elections and in academic research, identifying emerging issues and insights and integrating these into the team's understanding and work.
- Leading the coordination of the government response to electoral security related incidents, including through the operation of the election cell. Lead a crossgovernment communications strategy relating to election security and oversee the response to media enquiries and parliamentary questions.
- Creating an open, supportive and inclusive environment, and help make the JESP Unit a great place to work.
Person specification:
Essential**:
- Experience working in a technical and fast paced environment or policy area
- Strong stakeholder relationship management skills
- Effective people management and leadership skills
- Experience of working closely with ministers or senior officials
Desirable:
- Knowledge or experience of security policy, or working with the national security community
- Knowledge or experience of electoral administration
Behaviours:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Working Together
- Developing Self and Others
Benefits:
- Alongside your salary of £57,091, Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities contributes £14,022 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%
Selection process details:
- This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
We are for everyone
-
Emergency Preparedness Officer
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom UK Health Security Agency Full timeResponsibilities section: As an Emergency Preparedness Officer your main responsibilities will include: Support and when required, act directly on behalf of seniors, with responsibility for implementation of projects within the area of emergency preparedness, resilience and response (EPRR) and ensure these are delivered to agreed deadlines and within budget....
-
Election Administration Assistant
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom CRA GROUP LIMITED Full timeWe are looking foran enthusiastic individual to join the elections team at CamdenCouncil on a temporary basis. Due to significant changes in thevoter registration process we need an administrator to assist withupdating the elections register and processing postal voterequests. While prior experience in elections or with electionsoftware is not required...
-
Security Head Doorman
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Mast Security Full timeMAST are recruiting a Head Door Supervisors to work at an High end Cocktail barApprox Hours a week depending on venue requirements. hours will increase for the summer.Security team varies between 4-6 guards.- EXPERIENCE WORKING IN BARS, PUBS, OR NIGHTCLUBS:Head Doorman/Woman experience. SIA licence in Door Supervision/CP Must be polite, confident and...
-
Security Supervisor
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Momentum Security Recruitment Full time £55,000Corporate Security Supervisor Salary: Up to £55,000 + on-site gym, free breakfast & lunch. Location: Central London Hours: Monday to Friday: Week 1: (Apply online only). Week 2: (Apply online only). This role will see you provide leadership to a small but dedicated security team. Prior experience of supervising a security team in a corporate or...
-
Security Shift Manager
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Momentum Security Recruitment Full timeCorporate Security Shift ManagerSalary: Up to £55,000 + on-site gym, free breakfast & lunch.Location: Central LondonHours: Monday to Friday: Week 1: (Apply online only).Week 2: (Apply online only).This role will see you provide leadership to a small but dedicated security team. Prior experience of supervising a security team in a corporate or hospitality...
-
Cyber/ Information Security Analyst
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Head Resourcing Full timeCyber Security Consultant Up to £55,000 + benefits (including 10% bonus) Head Resourcing is looking for a Cyber Security Consultant to join one of Scotland's biggest success stories. This role will be worked on a hybrid basis in Glasgow and will be working closely with our clients third-party suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure all security...
-
Head of Security
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Insignia Group of Companies Full timeInsignia are currently seeking a Head of Security, this individual will be responsible for the overall company security responsibilities, obligations, and duties, such as maintenance responsibilities, performance responsibilities, strategic development responsibilities, and direction responsibilities. You will be required to create protocols and policies...
-
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Wellcome Trust Full timeTechnical Policy Officer, International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat page is loaded Technical Policy Officer, International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat Apply locations London posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R Salary: £ 37,550 Closing date: Sunday, 30 June 2024 Contract type: Fixed Term Contract – End date: 1st March 2027 ...
-
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Wellcome Trust Full timeTechnical Policy Officer, International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat page is loaded Technical Policy Officer, International Pandemic Preparedness Secretariat Apply locations London posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R Salary: £ 37,550 Closing date: Sunday, 30 June 2024 Contract type: Fixed Term Contract – End date: 1st March 2027 The...
-
Head of Security
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Insignia Group of Companies Full timeInsignia are currently seeking a Head of Security, this individual will be responsible for the overall company security responsibilities, obligations, and duties, such as maintenance responsibilities, performance responsibilities, strategic development responsibilities, and direction responsibilities. You will be required to create protocols and policies...
-
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Wellcome Trust Full timeSalary: £ 37,550 Closing date: Sunday, 30 June 2024 Contract type: Fixed Term Contract – End date: 1st March 2027 The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new...
-
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Wellcome Trust Full timeSalary: £ 36,381.00 Closing date: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 Contract type: Fixed Term Contract till March 2027 The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new...
-
Advanced Therapy Assistant Elective Orthopaedics
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Full timeBand 4 Technical Instructor - Orthopaedics: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Technical Instructor to join our inpatient orthopaedic physiotherapy team at Guys Hospital.You will play a key role in the therapy management and treatment of patients who have been admitted with a wide range of elective orthopaedic conditions including total...
-
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Full timeDetails:Reference number:Salary:- £57,091 A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%Job grade: Grade 7Contract type: PermanentBusiness area: Resilience and RecoveryType of role: PolicyWorking pattern: Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, ParttimeNumber of jobs available:1ContentsLocationAbout the jobBenefits:Things you need to...
-
Head of Brand
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Head Office Full timeWe are currently recruiting for a Head of Brand and Store Experience to join the team on a permanent basis. It's an exciting time at the John Lewis Partnership as we progress with our transformation plan and focus on how we best serve our customers. John Lewis is one of the country's most loved brands and, as a co-owner, is a truly special place to work. ...
-
Security Officer
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Rossi Security Full timeSince 2009, Rossi Security has provided top quality Luxury Retail Security to high end clients in Central London areas such as Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Bond Street and Sloane Street as an SIA Approved Contractor with ISO 9001 Certification. We are looking for professional, flexible, and attentive SIA licensed and trained Door Supervisors and Security Officers...
-
Security Officer
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Rossi Security Full timeSince 2009, Rossi Security has provided top quality Luxury Retail Security to high end clients in Central London areas such as Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Bond Street and Sloane Street as an SIA Approved Contractor with ISO 9001 Certification. We are looking for professional, flexible, and attentive SIA licensed and trained Door Supervisors and Security Officers...
-
Head of Information Security
1 month ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Queen Mary University of London Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a visionary Head of Information Security (HoIS) to lead and elevate their cybersecurity posture. This pivotal role involves working closely with senior leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive information security strategy. You will be responsible for managing the continual development of security tools, processes, and...
-
Head of Philanthropy
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums) Full timeDurrell Wildlife Conservation Trust / Jersey Zoo Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust / Jersey Zoo UK Closing date for applications is: 25th Feb 2024 We are excited to be recruiting a Head of Philanthropy, to continue the development of our successful major donor fundraising programme and manage and develop the existing Philanthropy Team. This crucial...
-
Festival Security
2 weeks ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom FGH Security Full timeAbout The Role:Position:Festival Security (SIA)Schedule:Various shift patterns available over the summerPay Rate:£ £14.01Interview/ Induction Location:15 Maddox St, London W1S 2QNMake the most of your summer by working at some of the biggest events and festivals. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunityJoin #TeamFGH, Keeping People Safe at Glastonbury,...
