Id Job: 3172314
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The Government Security Function (GSF) oversees the delivery of protective security across Government. Our Mission is to enable Government to protect citizens and provide vital public services by understanding and managing security risks. We set the strategy and standards for Government Security, monitor departmental security performance, manage pan-government security incidents, support the delivery of key security capabilities and lead the Government Security Profession.
The Government Security Group (GSG) is the centre of the Security Function, based within the Cabinet Office. GSG is transforming the Government’s approach to protective security to ensure it is fit to meet the challenges of the digital age. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team, with a breadth of stakeholders including in other Government departments, the National Technical Authorities and the Agencies, and to contribute to delivering improved security across Government.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in the heart of Government Security. The post-holder will be responsible for the end-to-end design and delivery of the Government Security digital engagement portfolio. This role will also shape Security Education and Awareness (SEA) as well as internal and external engagement activities for the Function, working closely with the Cabinet Office Central Digital and Data Office and the Government Communications Service to ensure that all cross-government campaigns and digital communications reach Civil Servants timely and effectively.
The role will report into the G6 responsible for the Security Engagement and Events, with the Deputy Director of Planning and Resources acting as the countersigning officer.
Acting at the heart of Government Security, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of effective and coherent and innovative engagement products for our multiple audiences. The post-holder will be responsible for working with all Government, managing stakeholders from Government Departments, National Technical Authorities, and agencies.
The role is based in our busy Engagement Team, working across boundaries to influence the direction of Government Security at all levels, from Departmental Chief Security Officers to Ministerial Private Offices to communications experts in Departments, and beyond.
The role requires someone who can:
Key areas of responsibility
The post holder will:
Essential skills and experience:
Desirable skills and experience:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits
Things you need to know
Application process
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and statement of suitability. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Please use your statement of suitability (in no more than 750 words) to demonstrate how your skills and experience make you suitable for this role.
In order to capture your employment history please complete the employment history box under the 'Your CV' section of the online application.
Selection process
We'll assess you against the following behaviours at both sift and interview:
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the Personal Statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Expected timeline (subject to change)
Expected sift date – w/c 5th June 2023
Expected interview date/s – w/c 12th June 2023
Interview location - Remotely via Google Meet
Reasonable adjustments
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Further information
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'contact point for applicants' section.
Please note that this role requires SC clearance, which would normally need 5 years’ UK residency in the past 5 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be needed where individuals have not lived in the UK for that period. This may mean your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible.
Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Any move to Cabinet Office 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.
A reserve list will be held for a period of 6 months, from which further appointments can be made.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
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