DIO - Physical Security Advisor

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Full time

Job summary

Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and care for the Defence Estate? DIO enables Defence to live, work, train and deploy, all with sustainability in mind. From net carbon zero accommodations to runways for the F35 fighter jets; our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe

Security Services Group (SSG) is a business unit within the DIO which assists the MoD and the wider Government Estate in meeting its security requirements.

SSG provides specialist security advice, compliance, and assurance to areas of the government sector that require the highest levels of security protection. SSG is the Government�s expert provider specialising in design, installation, and maintenance of both custom in-house security systems and highly accredited commercial products on the government estate.

Working as part of a 230-person team, we provide full life support services to UK Defence and Government sites throughout the UK and overseas.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and passionate professional to join as a Senior Advisor within the Protective Security Advisory Team (PSAT). You will be responsible for the provision of in-depth independent unbiased technical security advice to SSG�s Central Government and other clients. This includes detailed guidance as well as converting user requirements into technical specifications and undertaking system audits.�

This role requires travel across the UK and occasional overseas visits, including overnight accommodation. We will provide you with the choice of a non-liveried company vehicle to work across the UK and you can opt in to use this for personal use.

Person specification

The Senior Advisor�s main responsibility is to advise on protective physical security. Other requirements include:

Possess in-depth technical physical security knowledge with proven time served experience in the field of security. This should be in the field of protective physical security (Barriers/Structures/Locking-devices/Doors/HVM), with an aspirational knowledge of electronic security (IDS/VSS/AACS/SyL/PIDS/System Integration).�Excellent communication skills - Provide customer interface and represent SSG at high level external meetings. Undertake complex discussions and negotiations with SSG Project Managers and Client Security Officers for Key Project accounts.Provide focused technical security training for SSG�s staff and external clients from time to time.Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a small team when required.Have financial management skills: estimating, job costing, invoicing, and budget management.Demonstrate a flexible approach to work and a willingness to attend site meetings and other locations when necessary.�Working knowledge of British, European and Government Standards relating to security together with knowledge of QA and H&S policies.Aspirational requirements: A good overview understanding of electronic security with regards to physical & electronic security integration. A willingness to learn additional protective security skills and knowledge to advance the individual and the departments capability.

Licences

Full UK Driving Licence

Qualifications

ONC/OND/HNC/HND/Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or Equivalent Government/MOD recognised qualification in physical security).

Behaviours

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

LeadershipMaking Effective DecisionsCommunicating and InfluencingWorking TogetherDelivering at Pace

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Communicating and InfluencingDelivering at Pace

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

SSG Functional Competence Area 1: Physical Security (Practitioner)SSG Functional Competence Area 2: Electronic Security (Awareness)

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes �11,631 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Highly competitive Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years� serviceAlternative working practices such as working from homeContinuous professional development within the security fieldLaptop, tablet and mobile phoneEnhanced parental leaveAccess to Defence Discount ServiceSpecsavers eye test vouchersAccess to the Civil Service Sports Club (CSSC) (fees apply)Access to the Civil Service Club in London (fees apply)Most sites have free car parking, Sports & Social Clubs, Gym, on site shops and subsidised canteens.Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks; We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunity employer

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 .

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