AWE - Reading, Abbey Wood - Bristol<br><br><strong>Job Summary<br><br></strong>The Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) is responsible for the provision of the nuclear deterrent, encompassing our submarines and nuclear warheads, while also advising on UK nuclear planning and fostering international co-operation on nuclear matters. With a multidisciplinary team of over 700 professionals, the DNO brings together expertise in science, engineering, finance, policy, programme delivery, and more. We work in partnership with the Royal Navy, the Submarine Delivery Agency and the Atomic Weapons Establishment as the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE).<br><br>Here at DNO we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do but is also essential for a thriving and successful organisation. We have a culture where differences are celebrated, and our people feel supported, included and empowered. Join us and be part of an organisation that truly values diversity and inclusion and makes a positive impact on the world.<br><br>The Nuclear Transport Operations Group (NTOG), within the Director Warhead Group is responsible for delivering a transport function that is resilient, leads supporting partners and leverages expertise from across government and Industry and is innovative in how it delivers training.<br><br>The NTOG Security Manager acts as the internal authority on all security related aspects of DNO Transport Operations including the provision of security related, support and direction to the Nuclear Emergency response – OP BANKNOTE and is to act as the internal/external technical lead, focal point and SME on all security related aspects of DNO Transport Operations.<br><br>The post is responsible for the production and assurance of the operational security justification, authorising implementation of all security aspects of transport operations and their support/ enabling arrangements, establishing technical classification guidance, identifying security requirements, and maintaining security management plans. The post holder will be also responsible for the delivery of an NTOG security assurance programme, working closely with NTOG stakeholders to assure operational delivery and planning, and with DNO Security Assurance teams to ensure local security plans, departmental policy and regulatory expectations are met and appropriate evidenced. They will act as a focal point for Security Risk Management Arrangements and the implementation of JSP 440 Supplement 1, JSP 503 and JSP 628. The post shall work closely with the DNO security communities and NTOG stakeholders, and participate in relevant management and governance fora, in order to ensure that the NTOG programme’s is and remains secure.<br><br>This post is advertised at 37 hours per week.<br><br><strong>Job Description<br><br></strong>You will lead the development, implementation and assurance of nuclear security across DNO transport operations, ensuring compliance with Defence Security Regulations, JSPs and wider nuclear security policy.<br><br><strong>In This Role, You Will:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Develop and maintain nuclear security policies, plans and the NTOG Nuclear Security Baseline for the transport of radioactive material (RAM).</li><li>Act as the Intelligent Customer for security-related contracts, ensuring suppliers deliver against nuclear security requirements.</li><li>Establish security frameworks that enable “secure by design” solutions, supporting system certification and accreditation.</li><li>Lead threat and vulnerability assessments to identify and manage risks to critical transport systems.</li><li>Produce and maintain nuclear transport security cases, integrating Security Informed Nuclear Safety (SINS) with safety case development.</li><li>Manage security-related change in line with transport change management policy (e.g. WD000009), including developing Cases for Permissioning and Approval to Operate.</li><li>Lead assurance and regulatory engagement with DefNucSyR, including Regulator Interface Forums (RIFs).</li><li>Manage hold points, regulatory evidence and compliance statements to support approvals and governance.</li><li>Oversee cyber security risk assessments and accreditation of transport security systems.</li><li>Work with other security SMEs within DNO and across Defence and wider government to ensure alignment with interfacing facilities and wider Defence Nuclear governance arrangements.</li><li>Provide expert security advice, guidance and peer review across NTOG and its stakeholders.<br><br></li></ul>Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application.<br><br>This post attracts the NSQEP Recruitment Retention Allowance of up to £14,000 per annum. This allowance is discretionary and is dependent on a candidate's ability to successfully demonstrate and evidence their competence, qualifications, and experience to an independent panel of Subject Matter Experts.<br><br>You will lead the development, implementation and assurance of nuclear security across DNO transport operations, ensuring compliance with Defence Security Regulations, JSPs and wider nuclear security policy.<br><br><strong>In This Role, You Will:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Develop and maintain nuclear security policies, plans and the NTOG Nuclear Security Baseline for the transport of radioactive material (RAM).</li><li>Act as the Intelligent Customer for security-related contracts, ensuring suppliers deliver against nuclear security requirements.</li><li>Establish security frameworks that enable “secure by design” solutions, supporting system certification and accreditation.</li><li>Lead threat and vulnerability assessments to identify and manage risks to critical transport systems.</li><li>Produce and maintain nuclear transport security cases, integrating Security Informed Nuclear Safety (SINS) with safety case development.</li><li>Manage security-related change in line with transport change management policy (e.g. WD000009), including developing Cases for Permissioning and Approval to Operate.</li><li>Lead assurance and regulatory engagement with DefNucSyR, including Regulator Interface Forums (RIFs).</li><li>Manage hold points, regulatory evidence and compliance statements to support approvals and governance.</li><li>Oversee cyber security risk assessments and accreditation of transport security systems.</li><li>Work with other security SMEs within DNO and across Defence and wider government to ensure alignment with interfacing facilities and wider Defence Nuclear governance arrangements.</li><li>Provide expert security advice, guidance and peer review across NTOG and its stakeholders.<br><br></li></ul>Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application.<br><br>This post attracts the NSQEP Recruitment Retention Allowance of up to £14,000 per annum. This allowance is discretionary and is dependent on a candidate's ability to successfully demonstrate and evidence their competence, qualifications, and experience to an independent panel of Subject Matter Experts.<br><br>Person specification<br><br><strong><strong>Skills:<br><br></strong></strong><ul><li>5 years’ experience in security management roles within a security sensitive environment. <br><br></li></ul><strong><strong>Desirable Qualifications:<br><br></strong></strong><ul><li>Any security qualifications<br><br></li></ul><strong><strong>Desirable Skills:<br><br></strong></strong><ul><li>2 years’ experience of working in the Defence Nuclear Programme with knowledge of regulations and procedures across all life cycle phases. </li><li>5 years’ experience in security management roles within the nuclear enterprise. </li><li>Experience generating and/or managing security plans<br><br></li></ul>Behaviours<br><br>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:<br><br><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture<br><br></li></ul>Alongside your salary of £46,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £13,337 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).<br><br><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>25 days annual leave rising to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service</li><li>On-site Gym </li><li>Cycle Loan (Advance on Salary)</li><li>Thank You Scheme</li><li>Defence Sports & Recreational Association (DSRA)</li><li>Defence Discount Service</li><li>On-site Nursery (site dependent)<br><br></li></ul>Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements 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.<br><br>Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.<br><br>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.<br><br>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/.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>Artificial intelligence<br><br>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<br><br>Selection process details<br><br>This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<br><br>This post is classed as ‘Reserved’ as per the Civil Service Nationality Rules. For further information please see the attached document.<br><br>Candidates can apply online via the Civil Service Jobs website by completing the application form before the deadline shown. Apply using the Civil Service Jobs apply button, filling in all required details in all sections. Using the Success Profiles link for information on format and style, ensure you provide evidence for all Behaviours and Experience sections requested in the appropriate competency style<strong><em>.</em></strong><strong> <br><br></strong>*Please note that not following the appropriate format will mean that you may be unable to reach the required grades for sift or interview*<br><br><ul><li>Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template to include job history/qualification details/previous skills and experience. Please also include any relevant responsibilities and achievements.</li><li>Candidates will be required to provide a Personal Statement of Suitability which should be a maximum of 1000 words that sets out your motivation for applying and shows how your skills and experience meet the essential/desirable requirements for the role. <br><br></li></ul>At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Personal Statement and the following behaviours:<br><br><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Changing and Improving <br><br></li></ul>If a large number of applications are received, the initial sift will be based on Leadership, CV and Personal Statement only. However, evidence should be provided against all behaviours requested.<br><br>At interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours and your experience:<br><br><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Changing and Improving <br><br></li></ul>The requirements for the role have been benchmarked and these will be used to sift all candidates, with those meeting the minimum requirements invited to interview.<br><br>Interviews will be conducted on MS Teams.<br><br>Candidates who are found to meet an acceptable standard at interview but are not successful in one of the advertised posts may be considered for similar roles within the Business Unit.<br><br>You will also be expected to achieve Developed Vetting clearance, above the normal clearance level expected for the MoD<strong>. <br><br></strong>The Defence Nuclear Organisation plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of the UK’s independent strategic nuclear deterrent. To help enhance security, staff working for the DNO are encouraged to always exercise a high level of discretion in sharing information or talking about their work. As part of the application process, we ask that you do not tell anyone other than your partner or close family member about your application to join the DNO. You should not mention your application on social media or discuss it with anyone else at this stage.<br><br>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.<br><br>There may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all DCS candidates that meet the minimum criteria for the job. For example, in certain recruitment situations such as a high volume of applications, seasonal demand, or peak periods, the employer may wish to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both DCS and non-DCS applicants.<br><br>As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into 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.<br><br>Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.<br><br>The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.<br><br>The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.<br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<br><br>This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<br><br>Security<br><br>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).<br><br>People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.<br><br>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).<br><br>People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.<br><br>Nationality requirements<br><br>Open to UK nationals only.<br><br>Working for the Civil Service<br><br>The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>Diversity and Inclusion<br><br>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 (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).<br><br>This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.<br><br>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<br><br>Contact point for applicants<br><br><strong>Job Contact :<br><br></strong><ul><li>Name : External Recruitment</li><li>Email : DNO-ExternalRecruiting@mod.gov.uk<br><br></li></ul>Recruitment team<br><br><ul><li>Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk<br><br></li></ul>Further information<br><br>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.