Navy Command- Security Access Control 1
Ministry of Defence
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His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) is home to the United Kingdom’s Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, Astute Class Attack Submarines, Sandown Class Mine Hunter Vessels and 43 Cdo Royal Marines. It is an operational support and maintenance base within the Navy Command TLB and comprises both Faslane and Coulport sites. HMNB Clyde’s primary purpose is to provide engineering and logistical support to the Royal Navy in maintaining Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD). This is achieved by ensuring at least one Vanguard Submarine is on patrol at sea every day of the year.
RNAD Coulport is responsible for the storage, processing, maintenance and issue of the Trident Weapon System and the ammunitioning of all submarine-embarked tactical weapons.
HMNB Clyde is the single operational home of the Submarine Service and will become the United Kingdom’s Submarine Centre of Excellence. This single integrated operating base is to ensure that the Royal Navy can deliver its operational commitments across all Defence Lines of Development from Scotland on an enduring basis.
An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Security Access Control Team based at HMNB Clyde. We are seeking an enthusiastic customer focused applicant to join a busy team. The Security Access Control 1 post will primarily be responsible for key tasks in support of daily processing of temporary visitors and permanent passes at HMNB Clyde Faslane and Coulport. The successful applicant will have responsibility for daily operational supervision and processing of HMNB Clyde temporary visitors’ access, permanent site passes, operational support of the Symmetry access database, This is a challenging post, and the successful applicant must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The post requires a flexible, customer focused approach. The position allows a certain amount of autonomy and so ideally this role suits someone with drive and initiative. Working to scheduled and changing priorities determining the pace of work, an ability to time manage workloads is essential. The successful applicant will have a continuous improvement ethos. This post provides excellent development and progression opportunities for applicants wishing to pursue a career within the Civil Service.
This post requires on site attendance to deliver the responsibilities of the role which cannot be delivered remotely off-site.
This post is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Navy Command are currently going through a review and there is a possibility that in 6-12 months the role applied for may be subject to change.
Job description
Role responsibilities:
- Check/validate and process site training building access lists and HMNB Clyde short term visitors access requests using Symmetry security access management and other security databases and spreadsheets. Checking and validating clearance and clearance restrictions. Conduct detailed Vetting Subject Information assurance checks using due diligence and maintain/share and seek information with Clyde Security Vetting Team
- Process HMNB Clyde permanent pass requests using the Symmetry security access management system and other associated spreadsheets. Checking security clearance levels and restrictions. Maintain robust records of lost passes and provide reports as required.
- Using a high-risk approach to make effective decisions and evidenced decisions on processing/issuing visitor, staff, contractor, and vehicle access passes.
- Resolve various applications issues as they arise to reduce to mitigate against time delays to security access processing timescales.
- Advising managers of identified risk and threats associated with current and proposed business activities for access control.
- Provide regular advice and guidance to the team and MOD Guard personnel on processes, including access control and vetting matters.
- Consult with Security sponsors, vetting authorities to review, authorise and monitor access to support security assurance checks and access authorisation.
- Ensure security access incidents are recorded to enable identifications of lessons and provide focus, advice, and guidance to sponsors, base personnel for risk mitigation purposes.
- Support the Security Access Control leadership team with the review and update of security policies, forms, processes, and desk instructions. Assist Security Access Control Officer with detailed Symmetry database assurance checks.
- Provide flexible contingency cover to support Faslane/Coulport security access control business priorities as required.
A more detailed job description is available on request.
Along with the duties the post holder will provide demonstrative, flexible support to the security access management team. Duties and responsibilities to be undertaken can be varied under the direction of the security access managers dependent on current and evolving workloads and staffing levels, these duties will be appropriate to the grade. Training will be provided to support operation of the Automated Access Control database.
The post holder will have a major impact in promoting a positive image of the Clyde Security Department to visitors, contractors and Base personnel so must maintain an appropriate and professional standard of appearance, attitude, and confidentiality.
The successful applicant will enjoy working with a supportive and inclusive team in a fast paced, reactive, and varied role. A positive and detail focused approach as well as good personal responsibility supports a positive approach to this position. The role tests the full range of Administrative Officer behaviours and offers good development opportunities. The position provides opportunities to develop an understanding of the workings of a security department which will support opportunities to further develop skills and experience for career progression within the Civil Service.
This is a Reserved Post vacancy which means it is open to UK Nationals only. Applicants must refer to the nationality requirements on the application form to check eligibility prior to applying for the vacancy. Failure to submit correctly could result in you being ineligible to being employed in the position advertised.
Person specification
The applicant will be comfortable working in a fast paced office environment where attention to detail is key to supporting the security assurance of HMNB Clyde site access requirements.
Essential criteria
- Good team working skills.
- Ability to approach tasks flexibly.
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritise your own workload.
- Good communication skills
- Competent Knowledge of MS Office 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
Benefits
As a Civil Servant, you will be part of a forward planning organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference. Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other benefits for Navy Command Civil Servants include:
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per completed year of service) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
- 9 paid public holidays per year.
- A very competitive pension scheme
- Personal and professional development
- Alternative and Hybrid working patterns for many roles.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
- Access to a confidential, professional support service
- Discount schemes.
- Bicycle/Season ticket loans.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year.
- On site facilities (gymnasium, Ski Club, recreational shopping mall, café, mess facilities etc.)
- Free Car Parking
- Assisted Travel Scheme
The MOD provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills through personal development. Successful candidates can discuss their development options when in post.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
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.
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Selection process details
Applicants interested in applying for this vacancy should refer to the Applicants pack which provides guidance on Civil Service job applications using the situation, task, action, and result format.
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
At sift and at interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
It is anticipated that interviews will take place in November 2024. A minimum of two working days’ notice will be provided. We will endeavour to adhere to November 2024 but please be advised interview dates may be subject to change around business needs.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The minimum level of security needed for Navy Command staff is Security Check.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to 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.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Job contact :
- Name : Mary Anne McDonald
- Email : maryannemcdonald613@mod.gov.uk
- Telephone : 01436674321 Select option 1 then key ext.3151
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk
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