Defence Digital

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 411549

**Salary**:

- £29,580
- (per annum, pro-rata)
- A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

**Job grade**:

- Executive Officer
- D

**Contract type**:

- Permanent

**Business area**:

- MOD - Strategic Command

**Type of role**:

- Security
Other

**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

**Number of jobs available**:

- 1

**Contents**:

- Location
- About the job
- Benefits
- Things you need to know

**Location**:

- MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 9NR

**About the job**:
**Job summary**:
Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.

We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.

Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.
- **Watch** to find out more about what we do.

Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

**Job description**:
As the Deputy STRAPSO/Vetting Officer, you’ll support the STRAPSO and Vetting Manager with the implementation of all STRAP security policy and vetting at MOD Corsham and Boddington.

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.

You’ll be part of a team that delivers all aspects of security (physical, personnel, information and assets), ensuring compliance with legislation and departmental policy.

**Responsibilities**

Support the STRAPSO in:

- Managing the policy compliance of Corsham and Boddington sites, ensuring national regulations for the maintenance of STRAP information, systems and documentation, at UK and deployed locations, are met.
- Acting as point of contact regarding authority for induction for access to STRAP material. Providing advice and support to all projects involving STRAP, including new builds and expansions of existing STRAP boundaries.
- Maintaining the master list of STRAP certified areas and report on state of compliance and schedule of assurance activity across the group; monitoring inspections of STRAP areas and coordinate assurance activity with inspection teams.
- Reviewing STRAP Policy in regard to relevant joint service sectors and represent proposed changes through line management chain and relevant.
- As required, conduct STRAP inductions/de-inductions/defensive briefs. Maintaining close liaison and build strong professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders across Government.

Support the Vetting Manager in:

- Day to day vetting queries, requests, clearances and visits.

**Person specification**:
We would expect to see some previous experience of working in a security environment, performing tasks in line with policy and direct knowledge or understanding of operational security management and responsibilities of security roles.

You’ll need great communication skills and the ability to clearly relay, sometimes complex, information, to staff at all levels.

**Additional details**:
Our commitment to your development is fundamental and you’ll be able to take advantage of fantastic learning and development opportunities, tailored to your role:

- Joint Service STRAPSO Course and beyond.

Whilst in post, you’ll also be able to gain industry recognised qualifications and we’ll support you throughout the process.

Dependent on the business need, there may be a requirement to travel to meetings within the UK (or potentially occasional overseas visits).

A full UK Driving Licence is essential, due to regular travel to sites, many of which are remote and not easily accessible via public transport.

Due to nature of the role, there is very limited opportunity for hybrid working and office attendance will be predominately required.

**Licences**:

- Full UK driving licence

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

- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- Managing a Quality Service

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

- Protective security
- Threat understanding

**Benefits**:

- Alongside your salary of £29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 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 with a dedicated minimum of 5 days per year
- 25 days paid annu