Head of Protective Security Policy - Homeland Security Group

ContentsLocationAbout the jobBenefitsThings you need to knowApply and further informationLocation2 Marsham St, Westminster, London SW1P 4DFAbout the jobJob summaryAbout Homeland Security The Homeland Security Group (HSG) unites capabilities and expertise to deliver better outcomes from the UK’s response to the most serious domestic threats – Terrorism, Cyber, State Threats and Economic Crime. The group will strengthen coordination and collective focus across a range of growing and overlapping threats, whilst remaining consistent with existing strategies. Working with partners, HSG will foster more transparent and sustainable collaboration between national security, law enforcement and other relevant communities to enhance capabilities and leverage our response to threats.As part of the Home Office, the role of the Homeland Security Group is to:•    Support the Home Secretary to develop and implement strategies to keep our people and interests safe and secure •    Build HMG capabilities to reduce national security risk •    Reduce volume of, and harm from, economic crime, particularly for the most vulnerable•    Work in partnership with public and private sectors in the UK and overseas to deliver better outcomes•    Ensure legitimate economic growth and prosperity  The Protect, Prepare, CBRNE and Science and Technology (PPCS) directorate is a part of the Homeland Security mission in the Home Office, which is a key part of the national security community. In line with our directorate’s values, we will represent the diversity of modern Britain in thought and outlook, delivering better outcomes in keeping our country safe and our citizens secure. We will embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do and build a positive and safe environment for staff to bring their whole selves to work, to thrive and achieve their full potential.PPCS has a core set of cultural values that were developed by its staff and are central to its approach to business: •People: Courage, Inclusion, Compassion, Respect •Public Service: Resilience, Tenacity, Expertise, Composure •Collaboration: Integrity, Enthusiasm, Openness, Fairness •Support: Motivation, Passion, Trust, HonestyDue to the nature of the role, the volume of work and the increased pressure it would bring on the individual and team, this role is not suitable on a part-time basis. Job share and compressed hours are possible.Job descriptionThe Protect and Prepare Unit delivers a range of priority activities to strengthen the UK’s protection against a terrorist attack; and to mitigate the impact of a terrorist attack.  Work includes:-    Working with partners to improve protective security at public venues (including the delivery of Martyn’s Law); -    Provision of protective security support to faith groups; -    Ensuring the UK has a full range of capabilities to respond to current and future threats;-    Delivery of the national Counter Terrorism Exercise Programme; -    Providing support to victims of terrorism. This role leads the Protective Security policy team. The post holder will line manage 5 team members.  Team members operate hybrid working arrangements between home and office. Some travel across the UK will be required, for which normal travel costs and expenses will be provided as per Home Office policy.  Person specificationThe Protective Security role will lead the Protective Security policy team and play a key role within the unit as a member of the Senior Management Team.  Responsibilities of the post holder include:Strategic leadership and oversight of delivery across multiple protective security programmes, with a primary focus on better protecting the public in venues and public spaces;- Leadership and management of a high performing team (5 team members);Cross-system coordination and extensive partnership working with operational partners (including the police);Delivery of an extensive programme of work to mitigate the risk from a range of attack methodologies in line with the National Security Risk Assessment (NSRA);Financial responsibility for the programme budget (currently 4m p.a.);External engagement with a wide range of interested parties including venue owners and operators, industry sectors; and security experts (including public speaking at events);Coordination and support of protective security equities in major events planning, science and technology and communications portfolios;Wider corporate leadership responsibilities across the unit and directorate. Essential Criteria:Excellent communication skills and the ability to tailor both verbal and written products to a range of audiences, including communicating complex messages succinctly and clearly to senior audiences and ministers.Strong leadership experience, leading multi-skilled teams across system and organisational boundaries.Experience in building strong working relationships both within government and with external stakeholders and using this to influence others.A track-record of delivering policy and strategy products to address complex problems.Desirable Criteria:Knowledge of UK Counter Terrorism Strategy, CONTEST;Experience of working with police, or other frontline partners.  BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:Changing and ImprovingWorking TogetherCommunicating and InfluencingLeadershipSeeing the Big PictureWe only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:Changing and ImprovingWorking TogetherBenefitsLearning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%Things you need to knowSelection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and Personal Statement (Max Word Limit:500).Please note your Personal Statement should be aligned to the Essential Criteria as set out in the job advertisement. In addition, candidates will be required to provide evidence of the following behaviours:- Changing and Improving- Working TogetherFurther details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.CVs will not be scored.The sift will be conducted on the Personal Statement and the behaviours.In an event where a high volume of applications is received, an initial sift will take place using the lead behaviour -Changing and Improving. Candidates who pass the initial sift will be either progressed to a full sift or straight to interview.Successful candidates shortlisted for interview will be tested on all behaviours outlined in the job advertisement.Sift and Interview datesThe sift will take place week commencing 05th June 2023Interviews will take place week commencing  9th June 2023Interviews will take place in person at 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF. Further details and instructions will be provided closer to the scheduled interview.Further InformationFor meaningful checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years if the role requires CTC clearance, 5 years for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.  A lack of UK residency in itself is not necessarily a bar to a security clearance and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.DV clearance or a willingness to undergo DV clearance is an essential requirement for this role. Successful candidates will be permitted to start with SC whilst they undergo the DV clearance processes.A reserve list may be held for a period up to 12 months from which further appointment may be made.We often have similar roles available at different grades. If a candidate is suitable for a similar role or a lower grade than they have applied for, we may offer the candidate that role without the need for them to go through a further selection process.Hybrid working enables employees to work partly in their workplace(s) and partly at home.  A hybrid working pattern may be available, where business needs allow. Applicants can discuss what this means with the vacancy holder if they have specific questions.Every day, Home Office civil servants do brilliant work to develop and deliver policies and services that affect the lives of people across the country and beyond. To do this effectively and fairly, the Home Office is committed to representing modern Britain in all its diversity, and creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace where all our people are able to bring their whole selves to work and perform at their best.We are flexible, skilled, professional and diverse. We work to recruit and retain disabled staff and area Disability Confident Leader. We are proud to be one of the most ethnically diverse departments in the civil service. We are a Social Mobility Foundation top 75 employer.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.For further information please see the attached notes for candidates which must be read before making an application.Existing Civil Servants should note that some of the Home Office terms and conditions of employment have changed. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the Terms and Conditions they will adopt should they be successful in application and should refer to the notes for candidates for further details.Transfer Terms: Voluntary.If you are invited to an interview you will be required to  bring a range of documentation for the purposes of establishing identity and to aid any pre-employment checks.Please see the attached list of Home Office acceptable ID documents.Any move to the Home 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 Reasonable AdjustmentsIf a person with disabilities is 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 ##### as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needsComplete 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 professionalIf you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.FeedbackFeedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.SecuritySuccessful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirementsOpen to UK nationals only.Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).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.Apply and further informationThis vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available.
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Salary70,500 - 77,550London: 70,500 min, 77,550 maxGBPJob gradeGrade 6Contract typePermanentBusiness areaHO - Homeland SecurityType of rolePolicyWorking patternFull-time, Job share, Compressed HoursNumber of jobs available1