Job Description

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Reference number

398394
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Salary

26,235
plus 12.5% Shift allowance + 4% Flexible Shift Allowance
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Administrative Officer###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

MOD - Air###

Type of role

Security###

Working pattern

Shift working###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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RAF Marham, Upper Marham, King's Lynn PE33 9NP

About the job

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Job summary

This vacancy offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the Lightening Security programme at RAF Marham. The administrative officer's security role at RAF Marham within the F35 team requires DV clearance. The role involves being an integral part of the Special Access Programme Security Team that ensures that the highest level of security is delivered to protect the F-35 air system. The post will be based within one of the F-35 high security facilities and the role is important as it enables the F-35 pilots and operations staff to plan their missions in a secure environment. The role offers opportunity for advancement within Special Access Programme security, a growing area of expertise within Defence and this post is an exciting opportunity to be at the very forefront of this area.



This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Shift work is involved in this position which attracts a regular shift allowance of 12.5% and an additional flexible shift allowance of 4%.###

Job description

1. Compliance with classified information facilities Standard Operating Procedures and Concept of Operation (CONOPS) documentation, including facility diagrams, manpower requirements and security-in-depth documentation.

2. Coordination with Government Special Access Programme Security Officer (GSSO) for issue and removal of classified information facility access pins & cards.

3. Monitoring entry and exit to classified information facility; answering queries; internal CCTV monitoring.

4. Enforce Special Access Programme (SAP) Security policies.

5. Hold security clearances/ access approvals commensurate with the level of information been held and processed within the facility.

6. Dealing with visitors and operation of a 'blue' light system.

7. Facility infrastructure upkeep for classified information facility, liaising with external facility management providers (Amey, Integral, Security Services Group, etc).

8. Assisting the classified information Facility Security Manager with mandatory inspection paperwork and other associated documentation.

9. As directed by the classified information Facility Security Manager, record and report any classified material-related security incidents and violations in classified information facility and liaise with the Operations GSSO to ensure timely & appropriate incident management & reporting.

10. Maintain secure facility accountability (maintenance logs, security seal upkeep etc).

11. Until a classified information supporting network is in place provide 2-man courier/escort of classified material.

12. As directed by the classified information Facility Security Manager, record and report any classified material-related security incidents and violations in classified information facility and liaise with the Operations GSSO to ensure timely & appropriate incident management & reporting.

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Person specification

Essential criteria:

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting.

Highly Desirable:

Excellent communication skills. Good IT skills: Windows 10; Excel; Oracle; Microsoft Office.

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Behaviours

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


Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service Working Together Developing Self and Others

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 26,235, Ministry of Defence contributes 7,600 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.25 Annual leave days plus bank holidays 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 employer contribution of 28.97% Use of Station Facilities

This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances


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.


MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey - We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Applicants are required to provide a personal statement (250 word count) which should include details of previous skills or experience relevant to the post,



A CV will be required for this position, this cannot be uploaded to the advert. You will submit using the CV template provided on the CS Jobs dashboard, detailing job history, full qualifications, previous experience and skills.



At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Statement of suitability and the following:

Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service Working Together Developing Self & Others

When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.


At interview, you will be assessed against the following:

Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service Working Together Developing Self & Others

Apply online via CS Jobs, interviews will be held at RAF Marham.


The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.


If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .


As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.


Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.




Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.###

Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Mr Mark Cant Email : Mark.Cant102@mod.gov.uk Telephone : 01760 337261 Ext. 4291
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Recruitment team

Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk ###

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.