Deputy SAP codeword controller

Job summary

As a Deputy Special Access Program Security Officer (SAPSO) & Codeword (CW) Controller you will provide support to the Dstl SAPSO & CW Manager who is responsible for the assurance of correct security management of SAP and Codeword in accordance with JSP 440 (The Defence Manuel of Security) Leaflets 4B and 6C.

The Deputy SAPSO & CW Manager would help in ensuring that mandated security controls are in place for SAP facilities and provide support for any associated indoctrinations & ongoing security education.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

Job description

The Deputy SAPCO & CW Manager will collaborate with Senior Civil Servants (SCS), Armed Services, S&T SAPCO and Compartment Administrators (CAs) to help support the Dstl SAPSO & CW Manager ensure that the strategic goals of SAPs are achieved whilst working within the bounds of SAP security processes as mandated by MOD SAPCO (SAP Coordination Office), ensuring the protection of MOD information, assets and people.

You will act as a point of contact for all SAP security related process, guidance and enquiries within Dstl on behalf of Dstl PSyA and SAPSO. You will assist in the Maintenance of an up-to-date record of Senior Compartment Owners (SCO) and Compartment Administrators (CA).

You will provide advice and guidance for SAPFs, liaise with SCOs and CAs to help provide effective risk management.

More for information on the job responsibilities, please see the job profile attached below.

Person specification

We are looking for someone who has experience of working in SAP controlled or compartmented security environment as well as evidence of effective partnership and collaboration.

You will have knowledge of MoD or Dstl Security Policy.

For more information on the essential criteria, please see the job profiles attached below.

Important Information

Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats.

For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.

This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.

Qualifications

Essential
• Minimum of 3 GCSE (A-C) or equivalent

Behaviours

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

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

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

• Leadership

Technical skills

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

• Technical Skills
• Essential Experience

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £41,341, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory contributes £11,976 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).

Benefits

Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:

• Financial: An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution (find out more here). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.

• Flexible working: Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours, job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).

• Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.

• Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.

• Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.

• Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid

• Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.

• Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team [email removed] and we will do all we can to support you.

Sifting will take place week commencing the 2nd November with interviews to be arranged from week commencing 16th November at Porton Down or Portsdown West.

Your interview will consist of behavioural and technical competency-based questions. You will also be required to deliver a 10-minute presentation. Further details for the presentation will be provided to candidates invited to interview.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requir