Army – Deputy Corporate STRAP Security Officer (STRAPSO)

A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Permanent

MOD – Army – MOD – Army – D Info, Cyber and Security , Principal Security Advisers Team

Flexible working, Full-time

This is a Reserved post requiring Developed Vetting clearance to enable STRAP access and is open to UK Nationals only due to the nature and classification of the data. The role of HEO Army Deputy Corporate STRAPSO works to the SEO Army Corporate STRAPSO offering specialist advice and support to Army TLB personnel, formations, units, locations and projects to support and enable access to STRAP material.

We are looking for a talented and motivated individual who is a team player, but is equally comfortable working on their own, to assure the integrity of STRAP material and facilities across the Army, circa 40 locations, both in permanent locations and on exercise to provide assurance to that robust security measures are effective at protecting such material. Daily tasks require the management of competing work streams of varying priorities and delivering advice to a wide rank range of staff (from Junior NCO to Senior Officer) whilst under time pressure.

The successful candidate must be comfortable engaging with wider Defence, government, and industry on all areas of STRAP Management, have a firm understanding of a range of Security Policy’s such as vetting, nationality rules and physical security. Maintaining close liaison with and building strong professional relationships with key internal stakeholders including unit STRAPSOs and the MOD Corporate STRAPSO team. Attendance and participation at meetings, presentations, conferences exercises across the UK, and potentially overseas, will be required from time to time, including occasional overnight stays.

We are looking for a person, ideally with previous experience managing STRAP material or working in a STRAP environment, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to work at pace are essential. The successful candidate will be required to:

1.Act as a focal point for information, advice and policy on STRAP matters within the Army TLB and providing current information on security clearances and induction status of personnel.

2. Monitor all STRAP related breaches in Army TLB in conjunction with the Army WARP.

3.Certify and de-certify STRAP related establishments/units. Maintain a register of STRAP certified establishments/units and the corresponding STRAPSO.

4. Notification of changes to STRAP policy. Contribute updates to the National Authority database.

5. Provide support to projects where STRAP material is required to be held.

6. Submit monthly STRAP returns to update the Army STRAP database.

7. Conduct STRAP inductions, de-inductions and defensive briefings when required.

This is a Reserved post open to UK Nationals only due to the nature and classification of the information.

You will be required to obtain Developed Vetting clearance to apply.

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Big Picture

• 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%
• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Personal and professional development of skills
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Other benefits for Army civil servants include:
• 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

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.

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