Warrantry Caseworker

Job summary

The Home Office works to build a safe, fair and prosperous UK. We achieve this through our work on counter-terrorism, policing, crime, drugs policy, immigration and passports.

Homeland Security Group (HSG)’s mission is to reduce homeland security risks to the UK’s people, prosperity and freedoms. This includes risks from terrorism, state threats, economic crime and cyber-crime. We provide systems leadership across government and deliver strategic initiatives, working closely with operational partners, the Intelligence Agencies and other external organisations to protect the UK.

This is an opportunity to join the Home Office’s Warrantry team as a Caseworker, carrying out one of the most critical national security functions in government. You will consider applications from the Security Service and law enforcement agencies for warrants authorising intrusive investigative techniques, assess intelligence and evidential material, and prepare advice for the Home Secretary on matters of necessity, proportionality and operational impact.This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of national security, intelligence and law enforcement. You will contribute directly to protecting the UK, work on high-profile and sensitive cases, and gain unparalleled insight into some of the Government’s most important operational priorities.

Job description

As a Caseworker in the Warrantry team, you will be responsible for considering applications from the Security Service and law enforcement agencies for warrants authorising intrusive investigative techniques. You will assess complex intelligence and operational material, scrutinise applications to ensure legal and policy requirements are met, and prepare advice for the Home Secretary on necessity, proportionality and operational justification.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the centre of national security, intelligence and law enforcement. The role involves handling some of the most sensitive and operationally significant casework in Government, with a direct impact on the security of the UK. You will regularly work on matters of national importance that may be subject to scrutiny by the courts, Parliament and the public. Working within a fast-paced, operational environment, you will collaborate closely with government partners, senior officials and operational agencies to support the effective delivery of the Warrantry function.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess sensitive warrant applications and provide appropriate challenge where required.
• Draft advice for the Secretary of State on complex warrant applications.
• Work with senior officials, Private Office and operational partners to support Warrantry processes.
• Build effective relationships with operational agencies and the Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO).
• Handle highly sensitive information with professionalism, integrity and discretion.
• Participate in the team's shift system and out-of-hours on-call function.

Working Pattern

This role is available on a full-time basis with the option of compressed hours working. This role is also suitable for part-time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work [4 days / 28 hours] per week due to business requirements.

The successful candidate will be required to work on-site five days a week. No remote, compressed hours or hybrid working is available due to location and nature of the role.

The team is operational between 07:00 and 19:00, Monday to Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00 on Fridays, and works a rotating shift pattern to provide coverage during these hours.

You will be expected to participate in a shift rota. Shifts are typically 07:00 to 15:00 (early) and 11:00 to 19:00 (late), with colleagues generally working shifts for approximately two weeks in every four, subject to operational requirements and staffing levels.

Once establish in the role, you will also be required to take part in an on call rota for urgent out of hours matters. Participation in shift and on call rotas will commence once you have completed training and are confident in carrying out the role independently. Some flexibility may be required to meet periods of increased operational demand.

Travel

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate may be subject to personal travel restrictions.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

You must be able to demonstrate:

• Hold, or be willing to undergo and successfully obtain, Developed Vetting (DV) clearance before commencing in the role.
• Experience of making evidence-based decisions on complex issues, using sound judgement, critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely to a range of audiences, including senior stakeholders.
• Effective organisational, prioritisation and time management skills, with the ability to deliver accurate outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working in an operational environment.

Behaviours

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

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

• Making Effective Decisions

Benefits

• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
• In-year reward scheme for one-off or sustained exceptional personal or team achievements.
• 25 days annual leave on appointment, rising with service to 30 days.
• Eight days of public holidays, plus one additional privilege day.
• This role currently attracts Shift Disturbance (SDA) of £3547per annum.
• See more of our benefits on our careers website.

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