Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here . This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here . Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here . This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here . Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here . This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here . Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here . This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here . Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Chief Technologist - Defence Engineering Requisition ID: R Clearance Type: Security Check (SC) Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available Positions Available: 1 The Defence Engineering Chief Technologist is a critical role in realising the potential of Northrop Grumman's Defence Operating Unit, being responsible for driving our engineering and technical best practice and process across the defence business. They will be adaptive, and pragmatic in understanding a wide variety of delivery and engineering requirements, able to guide the business in the development of both centralised engineering best practice, but also customised, niche processes for specialist programmes. They will apply new thinking to ensure processes are streamlined and fit for purpose for future engineering challenges, ensuring coherence across the defence business. Externally, the successful candidate will project thought leadership to our clients and be instrumental in the development of new business, stimulated from client intimacy and delivery excellence. The role is largely technology agnostic, rather looking to general engineering best practice, risks, opportunities and to take a balanced approach. Key Responsibilities Accountable for understanding and shaping our clients' technical direction, projecting thought leadership, prioritising time with clients to gain mission intimacy and to increase Northrop Grumman's technical 'presence'. Responsible for setting the direction of the defence engineering teams. Provides technical direction for (and technical leadership of) the Engineering workforce in the DOU business (working collaboratively with the other Defence Chief Technologists and the National Security Solutions (NSS) Technical Director). Support the Maritime Defence Chief Technologist and C2 Defence Chief Technologist in technical governance activities where appropriate, including learning lessons from project pain points and ensuring policy and process keeps up. Responsible for actively supporting Business Development, Capture and Proposal development (and provision of direction to Northrop Grumman's Senior Cyber Technologists). Includes responsibility for bid solution assurance. Responsible for communication of and solicitation of the processes across the business. Work with the engineering Practices to ensure policies and procedures for engineering development are appropriate and fit for purpose for the specific technology domains of the Practice, taking account of central corporate policy where applicable. Working closely with our Lead US ExPat, responsible for identifying the technical capabilities and ways of working from Northrop Grumman in the US that are applicable to our clients' needs, now and in the future. Accountable for maintaining an overview of the engineering tools used across all Operating Unit's. Working with the Digital Transformation Lead, managing the overall strategy for retention, maintenance and refresh of the tools, and digital transformation of the toolset as a whole, to fit the current and future needs of the business. Work with Corporate Compliance and Mission Assurance teams to ensure processes are compliant with external ISO, DEFSTAN (and other) standards, and support Audits as appropriate. Attend Functional and Defence Leadership Team (LT) meetings as required. Contribute collective leadership as a member of the Defence LT, supporting each other as an LT. Ensure Defence business successes are actively identified and celebrated (both teams and individuals). Share collective responsibility for the development and delivery of Defence strategy. Share collective responsibility for the attraction and retention of staff. Support the NSS Technical Director in developing and growing a professional and engaged team, effectively representing the technical direction of the Defence business to the NSS Technical Director to ensure alignment. Remain compliant with all applicable policies and procedures. Act as a role model, exhibiting NG's values at all times. Act as a Northrop Grumman Brand Ambassador. Actively promote diversity and inclusion. Undertake any other reasonable tasks as requested. Person Specification At least 10 years' experience in the technology industry, with deep engineering experience. A person who is keen to impart knowledge and support the growth of others. An individual that is looking to play a major part in growing a business to its full potential. Competency/Skill requirements Senior leader in a technology field, with demonstrable experience of leadership. Broad technology experience, with demonstrable experience of capability development (people, process and technology) with a systems engineering mind set. Demonstrable experience in delivering projects using complex modelling, e.g. overseeing the successful implementation of digital twins. Proven experience in developing and embedding engineering best practice in a relevant industry to gain and/or maintain regulatory compliance (e.g. ISO9001, ISO9100, ARP4754, DO-178, etc.). Highly organised, self-managing, able to manage multiple activities at any one time. Excellent strategist and communicator who can provide clear and concise messaging both externally to clients and internally within Northrop Grumman. Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage effective with all audiences / stakeholders at all levels in the organisation and external clients / organisations. Adept at dealing with competing priorities and deadlines at a leadership level. A good coach and delegator to enable force multiplication. Other requirements Travel requirements: Some UK travel required to attend team and customer meetings. Occasional international travel may be required. Clearance requirements: Must hold and maintain suitable clearance. Valid UK passport and driving licence. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce. Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work. Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future. Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off. Did you know? 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May 16, 2024
Full time
Chief Technologist - Defence Engineering Requisition ID: R Clearance Type: Security Check (SC) Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available Positions Available: 1 The Defence Engineering Chief Technologist is a critical role in realising the potential of Northrop Grumman's Defence Operating Unit, being responsible for driving our engineering and technical best practice and process across the defence business. They will be adaptive, and pragmatic in understanding a wide variety of delivery and engineering requirements, able to guide the business in the development of both centralised engineering best practice, but also customised, niche processes for specialist programmes. They will apply new thinking to ensure processes are streamlined and fit for purpose for future engineering challenges, ensuring coherence across the defence business. Externally, the successful candidate will project thought leadership to our clients and be instrumental in the development of new business, stimulated from client intimacy and delivery excellence. The role is largely technology agnostic, rather looking to general engineering best practice, risks, opportunities and to take a balanced approach. Key Responsibilities Accountable for understanding and shaping our clients' technical direction, projecting thought leadership, prioritising time with clients to gain mission intimacy and to increase Northrop Grumman's technical 'presence'. Responsible for setting the direction of the defence engineering teams. Provides technical direction for (and technical leadership of) the Engineering workforce in the DOU business (working collaboratively with the other Defence Chief Technologists and the National Security Solutions (NSS) Technical Director). Support the Maritime Defence Chief Technologist and C2 Defence Chief Technologist in technical governance activities where appropriate, including learning lessons from project pain points and ensuring policy and process keeps up. Responsible for actively supporting Business Development, Capture and Proposal development (and provision of direction to Northrop Grumman's Senior Cyber Technologists). Includes responsibility for bid solution assurance. Responsible for communication of and solicitation of the processes across the business. Work with the engineering Practices to ensure policies and procedures for engineering development are appropriate and fit for purpose for the specific technology domains of the Practice, taking account of central corporate policy where applicable. Working closely with our Lead US ExPat, responsible for identifying the technical capabilities and ways of working from Northrop Grumman in the US that are applicable to our clients' needs, now and in the future. Accountable for maintaining an overview of the engineering tools used across all Operating Unit's. Working with the Digital Transformation Lead, managing the overall strategy for retention, maintenance and refresh of the tools, and digital transformation of the toolset as a whole, to fit the current and future needs of the business. Work with Corporate Compliance and Mission Assurance teams to ensure processes are compliant with external ISO, DEFSTAN (and other) standards, and support Audits as appropriate. Attend Functional and Defence Leadership Team (LT) meetings as required. Contribute collective leadership as a member of the Defence LT, supporting each other as an LT. Ensure Defence business successes are actively identified and celebrated (both teams and individuals). Share collective responsibility for the development and delivery of Defence strategy. Share collective responsibility for the attraction and retention of staff. Support the NSS Technical Director in developing and growing a professional and engaged team, effectively representing the technical direction of the Defence business to the NSS Technical Director to ensure alignment. Remain compliant with all applicable policies and procedures. Act as a role model, exhibiting NG's values at all times. Act as a Northrop Grumman Brand Ambassador. Actively promote diversity and inclusion. Undertake any other reasonable tasks as requested. Person Specification At least 10 years' experience in the technology industry, with deep engineering experience. A person who is keen to impart knowledge and support the growth of others. An individual that is looking to play a major part in growing a business to its full potential. Competency/Skill requirements Senior leader in a technology field, with demonstrable experience of leadership. Broad technology experience, with demonstrable experience of capability development (people, process and technology) with a systems engineering mind set. Demonstrable experience in delivering projects using complex modelling, e.g. overseeing the successful implementation of digital twins. Proven experience in developing and embedding engineering best practice in a relevant industry to gain and/or maintain regulatory compliance (e.g. ISO9001, ISO9100, ARP4754, DO-178, etc.). Highly organised, self-managing, able to manage multiple activities at any one time. Excellent strategist and communicator who can provide clear and concise messaging both externally to clients and internally within Northrop Grumman. Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage effective with all audiences / stakeholders at all levels in the organisation and external clients / organisations. Adept at dealing with competing priorities and deadlines at a leadership level. A good coach and delegator to enable force multiplication. Other requirements Travel requirements: Some UK travel required to attend team and customer meetings. Occasional international travel may be required. Clearance requirements: Must hold and maintain suitable clearance. Valid UK passport and driving licence. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce. Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work. Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future. Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off. Did you know? 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Business Unit: Security Operations Salary range: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum Location: Remote - with occasional travel to the Glasgow or Gosforth hub Live up to your potential Our Team Working in Security Operations is a big deal as we play a key role in keeping Virgin Money safe. We're on an exciting journey with a big vision as we grow our team to enhance our security and cyber operations. The Vulnerability Management Team are responsible for analysing and reporting of vulnerabilities on Bank infrastructure, assets, and code, evaluation of associated risk, management of key technical and business stakeholders, and engagement on remediation planning. They act as SME's on the Bank's vulnerability scanning tools, and direct the organisation's response to identified threats. The Cyber Security Vulnerability Management Specialist is part of this dynamic, high-performing Security Operations Team, with responsibility for contributing to the organisation's Vulnerability Management control. What you'll be doing Influencing the right outcomes for the organisation to reduce risk, increase quality and reduce manual effort. Taking the lead in continuous improvements programmes to enhance processes and reduce risk, and ensure we perform more efficiently. Providing specialist knowledge in Vulnerability Management with an understanding of infrastructure, assets or code. Identifying, analysing and reporting of vulnerabilities on Bank infrastructure, assets, and code. Communicating and collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to ensure the security operations requirements are articulated and understood. Working closely with security technology vendors to identify and progress control improvements and perform issue remediation as required. Provide specialist level of knowledge and experience in vulnerability management technologies with ability to identify improvements to support future direction. We need you to have Experience of Vulnerability Management solutions, with the ability to operate as an SME and provide support to existing team members. Demonstrable knowledge of a vulnerability management scanning tool such as Qualys, SonaType or SonarQube. Expert knowledge of vulnerability management processes. Proven strong analytical, problem solving and IT system skills. Expertise in effective communication and resolving complex situations. The drive to manage your own deliverables and development. The ability to lead complex technical improvements and innovations. Strong data analysis techniques. The ability to work under pressure, managing multiple priorities in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Specialism in analysis of vulnerabilities identified against one of infrastructure, assets or code. Experience of Windows or RHEL OS platforms, with an understanding of patching processes and automation options. Practical experience of scripting Knowledge of Azure and cloud infrastructure Knowledge of Penetration Testing, it's practical approaches and methodologies Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 14 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 28 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time
May 16, 2024
Full time
Business Unit: Security Operations Salary range: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum Location: Remote - with occasional travel to the Glasgow or Gosforth hub Live up to your potential Our Team Working in Security Operations is a big deal as we play a key role in keeping Virgin Money safe. We're on an exciting journey with a big vision as we grow our team to enhance our security and cyber operations. The Vulnerability Management Team are responsible for analysing and reporting of vulnerabilities on Bank infrastructure, assets, and code, evaluation of associated risk, management of key technical and business stakeholders, and engagement on remediation planning. They act as SME's on the Bank's vulnerability scanning tools, and direct the organisation's response to identified threats. The Cyber Security Vulnerability Management Specialist is part of this dynamic, high-performing Security Operations Team, with responsibility for contributing to the organisation's Vulnerability Management control. What you'll be doing Influencing the right outcomes for the organisation to reduce risk, increase quality and reduce manual effort. Taking the lead in continuous improvements programmes to enhance processes and reduce risk, and ensure we perform more efficiently. Providing specialist knowledge in Vulnerability Management with an understanding of infrastructure, assets or code. Identifying, analysing and reporting of vulnerabilities on Bank infrastructure, assets, and code. Communicating and collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to ensure the security operations requirements are articulated and understood. Working closely with security technology vendors to identify and progress control improvements and perform issue remediation as required. Provide specialist level of knowledge and experience in vulnerability management technologies with ability to identify improvements to support future direction. We need you to have Experience of Vulnerability Management solutions, with the ability to operate as an SME and provide support to existing team members. Demonstrable knowledge of a vulnerability management scanning tool such as Qualys, SonaType or SonarQube. Expert knowledge of vulnerability management processes. Proven strong analytical, problem solving and IT system skills. Expertise in effective communication and resolving complex situations. The drive to manage your own deliverables and development. The ability to lead complex technical improvements and innovations. Strong data analysis techniques. The ability to work under pressure, managing multiple priorities in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Specialism in analysis of vulnerabilities identified against one of infrastructure, assets or code. Experience of Windows or RHEL OS platforms, with an understanding of patching processes and automation options. Practical experience of scripting Knowledge of Azure and cloud infrastructure Knowledge of Penetration Testing, it's practical approaches and methodologies Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 14 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 28 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time
Chief Technologist - Defence Engineering page is loaded Chief Technologist - Defence Engineering Apply locations United Kingdom-New Malden time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id R UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC)TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time The Defence Engineering Chief Technologist is a critical role in realising the potential of Northrop Grumman's Defence Operating Unit, being responsible for driving our engineering and technical best practice and process across the defence business. They will be adaptive, and pragmatic in understanding a wide variety of delivery and engineering requirements, able to guide the business in the development of both centralised engineering best practice, but also customised, niche processes for specialist programmes. They will apply new thinking to ensure processes are streamlined and fit for purpose for future engineering challenges, ensuring coherence across the defence business. Externally, the successful candidate will project thought leadership to our clients and be instrumental in the development of new business, stimulated from client intimacy and delivery excellence. The role is largely technology agnostic, rather looking to general engineering best practice, risks, opportunities and to take a balanced approach. Key Responsibilities Accountable for understanding and shaping our clients' technical direction, projecting thought leadership, prioritising time with clients to gain mission intimacy and to increase Northrop Grumman's technical 'presence'. Responsible for setting the direction of the defence engineering teams. Provides technical direction for (and technical leadership of) the Engineering workforce in the DOU business (working collaboratively with the other Defence Chief Technologists and the National Security Solutions (NSS) Technical Director). Support the Maritime Defence Chief Technologist and C2 Defence Chief Technologist in technical governance activities where appropriate, including learning lessons from project pain points and ensuring policy and process keeps up. Responsible for actively supporting Business Development, Capture and Proposal development (and provision of direction to Northrop Grumman's Senior Cyber Technologists). Includes responsibility for bid solution assurance. Responsible for communication of and solicitation of the processes across the business. Work with the engineering Practices to ensure policies and procedures for engineering development are appropriate and fit for purpose for the specific technology domains of the Practice, taking account of central corporate policy where applicable. Working closely with our Lead US ExPat, responsible for identifying the technical capabilities and ways of working from Northrop Grumman in the US that are applicable to our clients' needs, now and in the future. Accountable for maintaining an overview of the engineering tools used across all Operating Unit's. Working with the Digital Transformation Lead, managing the overall strategy for retention, maintenance and refresh of the tools, and digital transformation of the toolset as a whole, to fit the current and future needs of the business. Work with Corporate Compliance and Mission Assurance teams to ensure processes are compliant with external ISO, DEFSTAN (and other) standards, and support Audits as appropriate. General Operational duties Attend Functional and Defence Leadership Team (LT) meetings as required. Contribute collective leadership as a member of the Defence LT, supporting each other as an LT. Ensure Defence business successes are actively identified and celebrated (both teams and individuals). Share collective responsibility for the development and delivery of Defence strategy. Share collective responsibility for the attraction and retention of staff. Support the NSS Technical Director in developing and growing a professional and engaged team, effectively representing the technical direction of the Defence business to the NSS Technical Director to ensure alignment. Remain compliant with all applicable policies and procedures. Act as a role model, exhibiting NG's values at all times. Act as a Northrop Grumman Brand Ambassador. Actively promote diversity and inclusion. Undertake any other reasonable tasks as requested. Person Specification At least 10 years' experience in the technology industry, with deep engineering experience. A person who is keen to impart knowledge and support the growth of others. An individual that is looking to play a major part in growing a business to its full potential. Competency/Skill requirements Senior leader in a technology field, with demonstrable experience of leadership. Broad technology experience, with demonstrable experience of capability development (people, process and technology) with a systems engineering mind set. Demonstrable experience in delivering projects using complex modelling, e.g. overseeing the successful implementation of digital twins. Proven experience in developing and embedding engineering best practice in a relevant industry to gain and/or maintain regulatory compliance (e.g. ISO9001, ISO9100, ARP4754, DO-178, etc.). Highly organised, self-managing, able to manage multiple activities at any one time. Excellent strategist and communicator who can provide clear and concise messaging both externally to clients and internally within Northrop Grumman. Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage effective with all audiences / stakeholders at all levels in the organisation and external clients / organisations. Adept at dealing with competing priorities and deadlines at a leadership level. A good coach and delegator to enable force multiplication. Other requirements Travel requirements: Some UK travel required to attend team and customer meetings. Occasional international travel may be required. Clearance requirements: Must hold and maintain suitable clearance. Valid UK passport and driving licence. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address About Us We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Chief Technologist - Defence Engineering page is loaded Chief Technologist - Defence Engineering Apply locations United Kingdom-New Malden time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id R UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC)TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time The Defence Engineering Chief Technologist is a critical role in realising the potential of Northrop Grumman's Defence Operating Unit, being responsible for driving our engineering and technical best practice and process across the defence business. They will be adaptive, and pragmatic in understanding a wide variety of delivery and engineering requirements, able to guide the business in the development of both centralised engineering best practice, but also customised, niche processes for specialist programmes. They will apply new thinking to ensure processes are streamlined and fit for purpose for future engineering challenges, ensuring coherence across the defence business. Externally, the successful candidate will project thought leadership to our clients and be instrumental in the development of new business, stimulated from client intimacy and delivery excellence. The role is largely technology agnostic, rather looking to general engineering best practice, risks, opportunities and to take a balanced approach. Key Responsibilities Accountable for understanding and shaping our clients' technical direction, projecting thought leadership, prioritising time with clients to gain mission intimacy and to increase Northrop Grumman's technical 'presence'. Responsible for setting the direction of the defence engineering teams. Provides technical direction for (and technical leadership of) the Engineering workforce in the DOU business (working collaboratively with the other Defence Chief Technologists and the National Security Solutions (NSS) Technical Director). Support the Maritime Defence Chief Technologist and C2 Defence Chief Technologist in technical governance activities where appropriate, including learning lessons from project pain points and ensuring policy and process keeps up. Responsible for actively supporting Business Development, Capture and Proposal development (and provision of direction to Northrop Grumman's Senior Cyber Technologists). Includes responsibility for bid solution assurance. Responsible for communication of and solicitation of the processes across the business. Work with the engineering Practices to ensure policies and procedures for engineering development are appropriate and fit for purpose for the specific technology domains of the Practice, taking account of central corporate policy where applicable. Working closely with our Lead US ExPat, responsible for identifying the technical capabilities and ways of working from Northrop Grumman in the US that are applicable to our clients' needs, now and in the future. Accountable for maintaining an overview of the engineering tools used across all Operating Unit's. Working with the Digital Transformation Lead, managing the overall strategy for retention, maintenance and refresh of the tools, and digital transformation of the toolset as a whole, to fit the current and future needs of the business. Work with Corporate Compliance and Mission Assurance teams to ensure processes are compliant with external ISO, DEFSTAN (and other) standards, and support Audits as appropriate. General Operational duties Attend Functional and Defence Leadership Team (LT) meetings as required. Contribute collective leadership as a member of the Defence LT, supporting each other as an LT. Ensure Defence business successes are actively identified and celebrated (both teams and individuals). Share collective responsibility for the development and delivery of Defence strategy. Share collective responsibility for the attraction and retention of staff. Support the NSS Technical Director in developing and growing a professional and engaged team, effectively representing the technical direction of the Defence business to the NSS Technical Director to ensure alignment. Remain compliant with all applicable policies and procedures. Act as a role model, exhibiting NG's values at all times. Act as a Northrop Grumman Brand Ambassador. Actively promote diversity and inclusion. Undertake any other reasonable tasks as requested. Person Specification At least 10 years' experience in the technology industry, with deep engineering experience. A person who is keen to impart knowledge and support the growth of others. An individual that is looking to play a major part in growing a business to its full potential. Competency/Skill requirements Senior leader in a technology field, with demonstrable experience of leadership. Broad technology experience, with demonstrable experience of capability development (people, process and technology) with a systems engineering mind set. Demonstrable experience in delivering projects using complex modelling, e.g. overseeing the successful implementation of digital twins. Proven experience in developing and embedding engineering best practice in a relevant industry to gain and/or maintain regulatory compliance (e.g. ISO9001, ISO9100, ARP4754, DO-178, etc.). Highly organised, self-managing, able to manage multiple activities at any one time. Excellent strategist and communicator who can provide clear and concise messaging both externally to clients and internally within Northrop Grumman. Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage effective with all audiences / stakeholders at all levels in the organisation and external clients / organisations. Adept at dealing with competing priorities and deadlines at a leadership level. A good coach and delegator to enable force multiplication. Other requirements Travel requirements: Some UK travel required to attend team and customer meetings. Occasional international travel may be required. Clearance requirements: Must hold and maintain suitable clearance. Valid UK passport and driving licence. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address About Us We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
About the role You will be responsible to define and chart a multi-year strategy of success and foster effective relationship with IT and the wider business to pinpoint the underlying issues and create effective corrective and preventive measures. Our successful candidate will be self-driven in identifying opportunities, making recommendations and championing maturity initiatives to improve the posture and efficiency of the security operation. You must be comfortable and experienced in working and delivering successfully across the global environment and addressing complexities of obligations, regulations, legacy, and resistance to change. The working hours are core Mon-Fri UK hours; however, the service is provided globally and there will be some need for out of hours response in the case of major incidents and threat priorities where vital. The design of the service based on the use of an external 24/7 hybrid MDR aims to reduce the need for this, and it will be within the gift of the individual to optimise these arrangements. About you You should have extensive technical experience (plus 5 years) working with information security and/or technology in senior technical positions. You will bring substantive senior experience of managing technology and information security major incidents and demonstrable best practice. You will have an excellent knowledge of IT infrastructure (hardware, databases, operating systems, local area networks etc) and application architectures. You will be incredibly 'hands on' when needed and will be required to maintain a strategic overview of all project and related Security function activity. We need you to have a solid mix of technology and commercial skills, demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving ability with a focus on business outcomes and efficiencies. You will provide thought leadership and be the recognised expert for your subject knowledge and skillset, enabling a strong contribution to scoping, solution design, configuration, and testing in a delivery capacity. Our successful candidate will have a detailed understanding of Security Infrastructure design and IT Security best practice. You will have excellent written and spoken communication skills with the ability to create, update and maintain network diagrams. As Senior Cyber Security Specialist, you will have a detailed knowledge of security products, SIEM, AV, security gateways, firewalls, load-balancers, ACLs, routing and switching. You should have a strong understanding of common IT protocols, infrastructure and systems. You will have extensive experience of technologies including but not limited to Firewalls, IPS & IDS, Active Directory, Windows Server, Linux, AWS, Vulnerability management and SIEM, DRM. We would expect you to have a familiarity with industry security standards such as NIST, Cyber Essentials, ISO27001 and GDPR. You should also have experience with internal/external Security and Governance audits. Our Story And Mission Our vision is for a world in which everyone has the skills and opportunities to succeed. We support almost five million people each year to develop skills that help them into a job, develop on that job and to prepare for their next job. As a charity, we're proud that everything we do is focused on achieving this purpose. Through our assessment and credentialing, corporate learning and technical training offers, we partner with our customers to deliver work-based learning programmes that build competency to support better prospects for people, organisations and wider society. We create flexible learning pathways that support lifelong employability, because we believe that people deserve the opportunity to (re)train and (re)learn again and again - gaining new skills at every stage of life, regardless of where they start. At the heart of our business sits the City & Guilds Foundation which amplifies our purpose by helping to remove barriers to getting into a job, celebrating best practice on the job, and advocating for jobs of the future. We were founded in 1878 by the City of London and the trade guilds of the time, to help people, organisations and economies to develop their skills for growth. Our rich experience means we're uniquely positioned to understand the future of work and learning. And we continually evolve to develop and deliver skills for the workplace of the future. Today, as well as qualifications and assessment, we offer digital credentialing, eLearning technologies, executive leadership development, technical training, and consultancy. Our success is driven by the people we work with. We pride ourselves on our ability to offer an equal opportunity to all our staff and we value diversity within our inclusive culture. We recognise that a diverse workforce is the only way we will achieve our ambitious business goals, so we work hard to be flexible to accommodate everyone. What We Offer We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, engaging and market-leading organisation with opportunities to develop your existing skills and explore new ones. You'll receive an excellent benefits package which typically includes a great base salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, private healthcare, volunteering opportunities and much more. Next Steps and how to apply If you think this is the role and organisation for you then we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and complete our short application form using the apply button. We shortlist for our vacancies on an ongoing basis, and we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Please can you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. City & Guilds are a Disability confident employer. Please let us know if you require any support/adjustments at your interview and if successful any adjustments needed to support you in your role. If this is required, please email;
May 15, 2024
Full time
About the role You will be responsible to define and chart a multi-year strategy of success and foster effective relationship with IT and the wider business to pinpoint the underlying issues and create effective corrective and preventive measures. Our successful candidate will be self-driven in identifying opportunities, making recommendations and championing maturity initiatives to improve the posture and efficiency of the security operation. You must be comfortable and experienced in working and delivering successfully across the global environment and addressing complexities of obligations, regulations, legacy, and resistance to change. The working hours are core Mon-Fri UK hours; however, the service is provided globally and there will be some need for out of hours response in the case of major incidents and threat priorities where vital. The design of the service based on the use of an external 24/7 hybrid MDR aims to reduce the need for this, and it will be within the gift of the individual to optimise these arrangements. About you You should have extensive technical experience (plus 5 years) working with information security and/or technology in senior technical positions. You will bring substantive senior experience of managing technology and information security major incidents and demonstrable best practice. You will have an excellent knowledge of IT infrastructure (hardware, databases, operating systems, local area networks etc) and application architectures. You will be incredibly 'hands on' when needed and will be required to maintain a strategic overview of all project and related Security function activity. We need you to have a solid mix of technology and commercial skills, demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving ability with a focus on business outcomes and efficiencies. You will provide thought leadership and be the recognised expert for your subject knowledge and skillset, enabling a strong contribution to scoping, solution design, configuration, and testing in a delivery capacity. Our successful candidate will have a detailed understanding of Security Infrastructure design and IT Security best practice. You will have excellent written and spoken communication skills with the ability to create, update and maintain network diagrams. As Senior Cyber Security Specialist, you will have a detailed knowledge of security products, SIEM, AV, security gateways, firewalls, load-balancers, ACLs, routing and switching. You should have a strong understanding of common IT protocols, infrastructure and systems. You will have extensive experience of technologies including but not limited to Firewalls, IPS & IDS, Active Directory, Windows Server, Linux, AWS, Vulnerability management and SIEM, DRM. We would expect you to have a familiarity with industry security standards such as NIST, Cyber Essentials, ISO27001 and GDPR. You should also have experience with internal/external Security and Governance audits. Our Story And Mission Our vision is for a world in which everyone has the skills and opportunities to succeed. We support almost five million people each year to develop skills that help them into a job, develop on that job and to prepare for their next job. As a charity, we're proud that everything we do is focused on achieving this purpose. Through our assessment and credentialing, corporate learning and technical training offers, we partner with our customers to deliver work-based learning programmes that build competency to support better prospects for people, organisations and wider society. We create flexible learning pathways that support lifelong employability, because we believe that people deserve the opportunity to (re)train and (re)learn again and again - gaining new skills at every stage of life, regardless of where they start. At the heart of our business sits the City & Guilds Foundation which amplifies our purpose by helping to remove barriers to getting into a job, celebrating best practice on the job, and advocating for jobs of the future. We were founded in 1878 by the City of London and the trade guilds of the time, to help people, organisations and economies to develop their skills for growth. Our rich experience means we're uniquely positioned to understand the future of work and learning. And we continually evolve to develop and deliver skills for the workplace of the future. Today, as well as qualifications and assessment, we offer digital credentialing, eLearning technologies, executive leadership development, technical training, and consultancy. Our success is driven by the people we work with. We pride ourselves on our ability to offer an equal opportunity to all our staff and we value diversity within our inclusive culture. We recognise that a diverse workforce is the only way we will achieve our ambitious business goals, so we work hard to be flexible to accommodate everyone. What We Offer We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, engaging and market-leading organisation with opportunities to develop your existing skills and explore new ones. You'll receive an excellent benefits package which typically includes a great base salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, private healthcare, volunteering opportunities and much more. Next Steps and how to apply If you think this is the role and organisation for you then we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and complete our short application form using the apply button. We shortlist for our vacancies on an ongoing basis, and we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Please can you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. City & Guilds are a Disability confident employer. Please let us know if you require any support/adjustments at your interview and if successful any adjustments needed to support you in your role. If this is required, please email;
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Global Head of Controls Cybersecurity If you're looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you'll be. Digital Business Services is a pivotal part of the Group, providing essential operational and technical support to our global businesses and helping improve customer service and efficiency. Operations, Services and Technology combines global expertise and technology to help keep us ahead of the competition. In this fantastic global senior role, you will deliver robust Cybersecurity control governance and security risk management across DBS to ensure risk management is transparent and clear to all Global Business and Functions (GB/GF), regions and entities. As a Senior Cybersecurity leader within the Global Chief Control Office (GCCO) Function, you will directly support the Global Head Technology Chief Control Office within HSBC. As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution . In this role, you will: Provide specialist Cybersecurity risk and control knowledge and insights, leading efforts to continuously improve the control environment and monitoring of Cybersecurity risk, including behaviours. Effectively manage stakeholder relationships across Cybersecurity, Data, CCO, 2Lod, 3Lod, Tech and CCO communities Influence and shape the development and implementation of future-fit Cybersecurity risk management and regulatory frameworks. Provide Exec level Management with updates on any relevant changes to policy or projects related to operational Cybersecurity risk that have an impact on their area of responsibility. Plan effectively around delivery constraints and optimize the plan to maximize benefits and minimize risk. Develop the plan within constraints, considering the delivery approach, key milestones and dependencies within the plan, requirements and scope, effort and resources, budgets and quality. Standardize and synergize Cybersecurity risk and control management processes and practices across all geographies for Cybersecurity controls (IDAM). Requirements To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements: Strong Cybersecurity leadership background with a proven track-record of managing wide range of diverse exec level stakeholders. Negotiating skills to manage right outcomes for Technology across a diverse set of GB/GF's, senior stakeholders and lines of defence often with competing objectives. In-depth technical knowledge of cybersecurity/infrastructure technology. Extensive, detailed knowledge of cyber/infra tech controls a must. Broad understanding of Non-Financial Risk framework. Experience in performing risk and control reviews. Confidently possess technical knowledge i.e., security frameworks with experience in a risk/audit or control related role. Proven ability to articulate complex issues concisely and in simple language to support problem analysis with project management, team management experience, an ability to influence senior stakeholders. The base working location can be London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds or Bristol. You'll achieve more when you join HSBC. At HSBC we look to enable our employees to better balance their work / life priorities and have the flexibility required to meet challenging needs as they progress through different life stages. Where possible we will consider the following flexible working options: part-time working, job sharing, term-time working, and working from home and staggered hours. If in considering a role within HSBC you have a need for some flexibility in your working arrangements, please discuss this with the recruitment team in the early stages of the application process. Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply for one of our roles and need adjustments made, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk: Email: Telephone: . Join our Talent Community so that we can keep you updated and informed of the latest happenings at HSBC.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Global Head of Controls Cybersecurity If you're looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you'll be. Digital Business Services is a pivotal part of the Group, providing essential operational and technical support to our global businesses and helping improve customer service and efficiency. Operations, Services and Technology combines global expertise and technology to help keep us ahead of the competition. In this fantastic global senior role, you will deliver robust Cybersecurity control governance and security risk management across DBS to ensure risk management is transparent and clear to all Global Business and Functions (GB/GF), regions and entities. As a Senior Cybersecurity leader within the Global Chief Control Office (GCCO) Function, you will directly support the Global Head Technology Chief Control Office within HSBC. As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution . In this role, you will: Provide specialist Cybersecurity risk and control knowledge and insights, leading efforts to continuously improve the control environment and monitoring of Cybersecurity risk, including behaviours. Effectively manage stakeholder relationships across Cybersecurity, Data, CCO, 2Lod, 3Lod, Tech and CCO communities Influence and shape the development and implementation of future-fit Cybersecurity risk management and regulatory frameworks. Provide Exec level Management with updates on any relevant changes to policy or projects related to operational Cybersecurity risk that have an impact on their area of responsibility. Plan effectively around delivery constraints and optimize the plan to maximize benefits and minimize risk. Develop the plan within constraints, considering the delivery approach, key milestones and dependencies within the plan, requirements and scope, effort and resources, budgets and quality. Standardize and synergize Cybersecurity risk and control management processes and practices across all geographies for Cybersecurity controls (IDAM). Requirements To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements: Strong Cybersecurity leadership background with a proven track-record of managing wide range of diverse exec level stakeholders. Negotiating skills to manage right outcomes for Technology across a diverse set of GB/GF's, senior stakeholders and lines of defence often with competing objectives. In-depth technical knowledge of cybersecurity/infrastructure technology. Extensive, detailed knowledge of cyber/infra tech controls a must. Broad understanding of Non-Financial Risk framework. Experience in performing risk and control reviews. Confidently possess technical knowledge i.e., security frameworks with experience in a risk/audit or control related role. Proven ability to articulate complex issues concisely and in simple language to support problem analysis with project management, team management experience, an ability to influence senior stakeholders. The base working location can be London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds or Bristol. You'll achieve more when you join HSBC. At HSBC we look to enable our employees to better balance their work / life priorities and have the flexibility required to meet challenging needs as they progress through different life stages. Where possible we will consider the following flexible working options: part-time working, job sharing, term-time working, and working from home and staggered hours. If in considering a role within HSBC you have a need for some flexibility in your working arrangements, please discuss this with the recruitment team in the early stages of the application process. Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply for one of our roles and need adjustments made, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk: Email: Telephone: . Join our Talent Community so that we can keep you updated and informed of the latest happenings at HSBC.
Sales Account Manager THE COMPANY Due to continued success and growth, including doubling our footprint size, LoughTec are looking to further expand the team with 3 new roles, one of which is a Sales Account Manager. LoughTec is a specialist in the provision of managed IT services and Cyber Security to businesses, organisations and public sector bodies throughout GB and ROI. Operating from an office in Omagh, Co Tyrone, the company offers IT managed services, cyber security and cloud solutions helping protect, support and mitigate risk for businesses. Currently we partner with some of the biggest names in technology and have a client portfolio from diverse business sectors across GB & ROI. POSITION DESCRIPTION Job Title Sales Account Manager Department Sales Reporting to: Sales Director Location Omagh (onsite) Scope of Role Working closely with the Sales Director, the Sales Account Manager is a pivotal commercial role within the business that will make a significant contribution to the continued growth of the Company. The postholder will drive existing customer business growth whilst delivering exceptional customer service. Sales Account Manager - Key Responsibilities Provide exceptional customer service. Service current customers support needs and requirements. Successfully present the LoughTec solutions portfolio to existing customers. Manage and identify added-value opportunities with existing customers. Actively source business opportunities, managing pipeline accordingly in CRM. Provide quotations, relevant information and data to potential customers as well as presentations, demonstrations and events. Liaise with other business functions such as technical, sales and administration to ensure a seamless customer service. Participate in relevant sales and marketing events to promote the business and its portfolio of products. Develop and maintain professional working relationships with suppliers and key individuals within the industry. Keep abreast of developments regarding IT services / cyber security. Provide regular sales reports and updates on agreed KPIs including sales targets and projections and the forecasting of revenue from CRM pipeline. Conduct all communications through the existing CRM system. The above list of responsibilities is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the job role. Sales Account Manager - Position Relationship Person Specification ESSENTIAL CRITERIA A minimum of 2+ years experience within a proactive sales account manager role with a proven and successful track record. Proven experience of acquiring and nurturing customers whilst achieving and exceeding sales and revenue targets. Maintain customer confidentiality at all times. Strong commercial acumen and customer focus. Technically minded and computer/systems high level of competence. Ability to make decisions, meet targets and work under pressure. Excellent planning, multi-tasking and organisational skills. People person with excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to network and build strong working relationships with senior level staff. Ability to work on own initiative and be self-sufficient. Full clean driving licence. Highly competent in MS Office to include excel, word and PowerPoint as well as being technically proficient in IT products with strong general systems knowledge. Sales Account Manager - Highly Desirable Criteria Experience of working within the IT and/or cyber security industry Other Information Applications open from Monday 13th May 2024 from 9am Applications deadline Tuesday 21st May at 2024 at 11pm Interviews over the next 10 days (3 stage process) Successful Candidate ideal start date Monday 3rd June 2024
May 15, 2024
Full time
Sales Account Manager THE COMPANY Due to continued success and growth, including doubling our footprint size, LoughTec are looking to further expand the team with 3 new roles, one of which is a Sales Account Manager. LoughTec is a specialist in the provision of managed IT services and Cyber Security to businesses, organisations and public sector bodies throughout GB and ROI. Operating from an office in Omagh, Co Tyrone, the company offers IT managed services, cyber security and cloud solutions helping protect, support and mitigate risk for businesses. Currently we partner with some of the biggest names in technology and have a client portfolio from diverse business sectors across GB & ROI. POSITION DESCRIPTION Job Title Sales Account Manager Department Sales Reporting to: Sales Director Location Omagh (onsite) Scope of Role Working closely with the Sales Director, the Sales Account Manager is a pivotal commercial role within the business that will make a significant contribution to the continued growth of the Company. The postholder will drive existing customer business growth whilst delivering exceptional customer service. Sales Account Manager - Key Responsibilities Provide exceptional customer service. Service current customers support needs and requirements. Successfully present the LoughTec solutions portfolio to existing customers. Manage and identify added-value opportunities with existing customers. Actively source business opportunities, managing pipeline accordingly in CRM. Provide quotations, relevant information and data to potential customers as well as presentations, demonstrations and events. Liaise with other business functions such as technical, sales and administration to ensure a seamless customer service. Participate in relevant sales and marketing events to promote the business and its portfolio of products. Develop and maintain professional working relationships with suppliers and key individuals within the industry. Keep abreast of developments regarding IT services / cyber security. Provide regular sales reports and updates on agreed KPIs including sales targets and projections and the forecasting of revenue from CRM pipeline. Conduct all communications through the existing CRM system. The above list of responsibilities is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the job role. Sales Account Manager - Position Relationship Person Specification ESSENTIAL CRITERIA A minimum of 2+ years experience within a proactive sales account manager role with a proven and successful track record. Proven experience of acquiring and nurturing customers whilst achieving and exceeding sales and revenue targets. Maintain customer confidentiality at all times. Strong commercial acumen and customer focus. Technically minded and computer/systems high level of competence. Ability to make decisions, meet targets and work under pressure. Excellent planning, multi-tasking and organisational skills. People person with excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to network and build strong working relationships with senior level staff. Ability to work on own initiative and be self-sufficient. Full clean driving licence. Highly competent in MS Office to include excel, word and PowerPoint as well as being technically proficient in IT products with strong general systems knowledge. Sales Account Manager - Highly Desirable Criteria Experience of working within the IT and/or cyber security industry Other Information Applications open from Monday 13th May 2024 from 9am Applications deadline Tuesday 21st May at 2024 at 11pm Interviews over the next 10 days (3 stage process) Successful Candidate ideal start date Monday 3rd June 2024
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Flexible Working: opportunities include full-time, job share and compressed hours. Hybrid working options will be considered. Occasional travel to other locations will be required. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you'll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role As a Senior Pensions Specialist, you'll lead a team responsible for managing pensions to the highest standards. Together, you'll provide an efficient, professional service, working to Service Level Agreements and deadlines. Day to day, you'll oversee your team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, through peer review. Additionally, you will stay vigilant as rules change, keeping the team up to date with current legislation. You will also be responsible for processing member events, liaising with trustees, members and third parties, and attending internal and external meetings. Clear communication skills will be essential, as you'll be sharing knowledge across the team and dealing with a range of contacts. As a Senior Pensions Specialist, your team will be escalating complex queries to you and looking to you for guidance and training. With your leadership skills, you'll ensure that team members get the support they need, as well as opportunities for learning and development. You will be able to take on ad-hoc projects and you'll play a key role in the Pensions team, helping to give our current and former members of staff the peace of mind that a well-run pension brings. About You Ideally, you will be experienced in pensions management, although we may also consider CIPD qualified applicants with a strong HR background. Either way, you will be numerate, aware of pension legislation and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Along with your technical skills and knowledge, you will also need to be good with people. Being at the heart of Pensions Management, communication and co-operation are just as important. Leading with empathy and integrity, you will bring enthusiasm for your work and the team, inspiring those around you to do the same. You'll use a collaborative management style and be able to tell us where this has been effective in the past. Your attention to detail will support sound decision making and enable you to resolve queries efficiently and effectively. Training and Development You'll have access to a wide range of training and development resources to help you grow and learn. There are internal and external courses, plus the opportunity to achieve chartered status with an appropriate professional body. To help you navigate life at our organisation, you'll be assigned a buddy, who'll be there from day one. Soon, you'll be the one supporting others, as you gain experience within the team. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary of £43,957 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are: Eligibility questions - you will be asked a series of questions. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be directed to the initial application form. Application form - you will be asked a series of questions relating to this vacancy and are required to meet the minimum pass mark set. On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to attend a virtual Interview. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: An initial sift of your application. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview, where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate key behaviours relevant to the role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before You Apply To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first andor surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. The role is based in London, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to Withdraw Statement: Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Cyber Security Account Manager Basingstoke - hybrid 55,000 + 5k Car Allowance This is a fantastic opportunity for you a Cyber Security Account Manager or similar, to join a leading IT Security company, providing excellent Account Management to the MOD. As the Cyber Security Account Manager, you will focus on developing new areas of business whilst overseeing and consolidating the offering and approach within the current customer base. You will work alongside the Business Unit Manager for Defence and Security, to develop a coherent cybersecurity portfolio, leveraging existing and new relationships with leading cybersecurity partners. You will lead and execute an agreed go-to-market strategy and build new and long-lasting relationships across the Defence community. Ideally you will have Military experience, or a proven Defence Sales background, and be able to operate at a senior level. Main Duties for the Cyber Security Account Manager: Utilise own network and demand generation activity to develop previous and new customers by qualifying and tracking leads, researching, identifying key contacts, (re)establishing business relationships, qualifying new accounts, and engaging with customers at all levels to build a solid go-forward pipeline of business opportunities. Work closely with partners to develop and implement sales strategies that will ensure the success of current cybersecurity portfolio. Maintain an awareness of current and future cybersecurity solutions and use this knowledge to present solutions tailored to customers' needs. Develop strategies to increase awareness of cybersecurity products and services across Defence. Work with customers to understand their cyber maturity and threat landscape, and then design effective solutions that address potential vulnerabilities and security concerns. Meet with senior cybersecurity specialists across Defence to discuss their specific security challenges and needs to identify customized solutions. Essential skills and experience Strong knowledge of security technologies (across multiple domains such as SIEM, Firewall, Network IPS, DLP, Cloud Security etc), information security concepts, and familiarity with security products. A good understanding of CSOC operations and managed security solutions Genuine interest in the Defence Sector. Proven experience in cybersecurity sales. A passion to drive new business and ability to work within a fast-paced environment. Highly motivated, pro-active self-starter. Career focus with a desire to work within a dynamic sales team Flexible and willing to travel to remote sites. Competent in MS office package i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc Desirable Previous experience in offering cyber solutions to Defence customers. Experience and knowledge of the Defence procurement environment including relevant IT frameworks. Experience in relevant Defence communities, projects, and programmes If you are a Cyber Security Account Manager or similar, and ideally have an MOD background or supplying to the MOD, then this could be the perfect position for you so please send your CV to me today.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Cyber Security Account Manager Basingstoke - hybrid 55,000 + 5k Car Allowance This is a fantastic opportunity for you a Cyber Security Account Manager or similar, to join a leading IT Security company, providing excellent Account Management to the MOD. As the Cyber Security Account Manager, you will focus on developing new areas of business whilst overseeing and consolidating the offering and approach within the current customer base. You will work alongside the Business Unit Manager for Defence and Security, to develop a coherent cybersecurity portfolio, leveraging existing and new relationships with leading cybersecurity partners. You will lead and execute an agreed go-to-market strategy and build new and long-lasting relationships across the Defence community. Ideally you will have Military experience, or a proven Defence Sales background, and be able to operate at a senior level. Main Duties for the Cyber Security Account Manager: Utilise own network and demand generation activity to develop previous and new customers by qualifying and tracking leads, researching, identifying key contacts, (re)establishing business relationships, qualifying new accounts, and engaging with customers at all levels to build a solid go-forward pipeline of business opportunities. Work closely with partners to develop and implement sales strategies that will ensure the success of current cybersecurity portfolio. Maintain an awareness of current and future cybersecurity solutions and use this knowledge to present solutions tailored to customers' needs. Develop strategies to increase awareness of cybersecurity products and services across Defence. Work with customers to understand their cyber maturity and threat landscape, and then design effective solutions that address potential vulnerabilities and security concerns. Meet with senior cybersecurity specialists across Defence to discuss their specific security challenges and needs to identify customized solutions. Essential skills and experience Strong knowledge of security technologies (across multiple domains such as SIEM, Firewall, Network IPS, DLP, Cloud Security etc), information security concepts, and familiarity with security products. A good understanding of CSOC operations and managed security solutions Genuine interest in the Defence Sector. Proven experience in cybersecurity sales. A passion to drive new business and ability to work within a fast-paced environment. Highly motivated, pro-active self-starter. Career focus with a desire to work within a dynamic sales team Flexible and willing to travel to remote sites. Competent in MS office package i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc Desirable Previous experience in offering cyber solutions to Defence customers. Experience and knowledge of the Defence procurement environment including relevant IT frameworks. Experience in relevant Defence communities, projects, and programmes If you are a Cyber Security Account Manager or similar, and ideally have an MOD background or supplying to the MOD, then this could be the perfect position for you so please send your CV to me today.
Reference: BSMW/CISSR/88 Sector: Cybersecurity Town/City: London Contract Type: Contract Closing Date: 24/11/2023 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proven DV Cleared Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) within the public sector, Acting as a role model for delivery by showing efficiency and focus, while being open to new ideas and honest about challenges; Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for: • Team, collective, and professional leadership, including supporting the development of specialist skills within the organisation. • Establishing governance, building knowledge and networks within the organisation and with our partners across government; • Leading continuous assessment of vulnerabilities to ensure policies are deployed, revised and overseen effectively. Experience • Demonstrable and practical experience at a senior level, in the public or private sector, of working in a combination of risk management, information security, and IT roles; • Experience of leading and motivating large teams against a challenging resource background; • Proven ability to understand complex user and technology needs and provide contextualised security advice or direction to allow those needs to be met securely through operational security arrangements; • Demonstrable experience of setting standards and the development of procedures that deliver end-to-end, tightly monitored environments including in complex organisations; • Experience of leading transformation programmes inside/outside government, ideally featuring an international dimension; • Awareness and understanding of modern, industry standard security issues and processes, HMG security frameworks and knowledge of common information security management frameworks; • Understanding of supply chain risks and implications e.g. awareness of software supply chain challenges; Technical Skills • Specific security technology and understanding. Knowledge of system architectures. Threat awareness. Ability to understand the risk impact of vulnerabilities on existing and future designs and systems and to identify how easy or difficult it will be to exploit these vulnerabilities. • Strong and effective communication with both technical and non-technical teams (security architect). Understand security concepts to be credible and comfortable when engaging with security technologists. Communicating in a language that is appropriate to audience. Ability to respond to challenge. Desirable Criteria • Prior experience as Head of Security/CISO; • Experience of managing tight resource constraints, conflicting priorities and a dynamic programme; • Professional security management certification, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other similar credentials. Please note: Active DV clearance is required for this role Minorities, women, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Interviews will take place next week, so please apply immediately to be considered for this exciting contract role or call Bangura Solutions to discuss this role further.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Reference: BSMW/CISSR/88 Sector: Cybersecurity Town/City: London Contract Type: Contract Closing Date: 24/11/2023 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proven DV Cleared Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) within the public sector, Acting as a role model for delivery by showing efficiency and focus, while being open to new ideas and honest about challenges; Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for: • Team, collective, and professional leadership, including supporting the development of specialist skills within the organisation. • Establishing governance, building knowledge and networks within the organisation and with our partners across government; • Leading continuous assessment of vulnerabilities to ensure policies are deployed, revised and overseen effectively. Experience • Demonstrable and practical experience at a senior level, in the public or private sector, of working in a combination of risk management, information security, and IT roles; • Experience of leading and motivating large teams against a challenging resource background; • Proven ability to understand complex user and technology needs and provide contextualised security advice or direction to allow those needs to be met securely through operational security arrangements; • Demonstrable experience of setting standards and the development of procedures that deliver end-to-end, tightly monitored environments including in complex organisations; • Experience of leading transformation programmes inside/outside government, ideally featuring an international dimension; • Awareness and understanding of modern, industry standard security issues and processes, HMG security frameworks and knowledge of common information security management frameworks; • Understanding of supply chain risks and implications e.g. awareness of software supply chain challenges; Technical Skills • Specific security technology and understanding. Knowledge of system architectures. Threat awareness. Ability to understand the risk impact of vulnerabilities on existing and future designs and systems and to identify how easy or difficult it will be to exploit these vulnerabilities. • Strong and effective communication with both technical and non-technical teams (security architect). Understand security concepts to be credible and comfortable when engaging with security technologists. Communicating in a language that is appropriate to audience. Ability to respond to challenge. Desirable Criteria • Prior experience as Head of Security/CISO; • Experience of managing tight resource constraints, conflicting priorities and a dynamic programme; • Professional security management certification, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other similar credentials. Please note: Active DV clearance is required for this role Minorities, women, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Interviews will take place next week, so please apply immediately to be considered for this exciting contract role or call Bangura Solutions to discuss this role further.
Mitigo Group is a UK based leading provider of Cyber Security risk management services specialising within the Legal, Financial, Accountancy, Architecture plus many other specialist industries. Our services provide ongoing cyber risk management and outsources information security, so that they can stay protected 24/7. The role: Due to growth plans for 2024, we are expanding our sales team and recruiting for a Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join us. We re looking for budding talent, as well as experienced, with a background in outbound sales, and working in a KPI oriented environment. You will be responsible for making initial contact with potential new customers, using the data from our CRM system, with the objective of generating appointments for our New Business sales team. This role is ideal for someone who is target driven, confident, and who thrives off forging new relationships, getting to know prospects and their businesses and building their trust in Mitigo Group. We believe that the role of an SDR is just as key as any. You will be the first representation of Mitigo Group and so attitude, personality and ethical sales ability is a priority for this role. Successful applicants will be provided with comprehensive and tailored training and development from day one and throughout. We can offer remote options to experienced candidates, and hybrid for those who require training and development. Some of your key responsibilities: Making B2B outbound calls to new prospective customers Identify qualified leads and nurture the initial stages of communication with those prospect Developing new relationships with key accounts and acting as a Mitigo ambassador Arranging and coordinating appointments between new customers and our sales team Carrying out market research on potential new leads and target customers Collaborating and communicating with our new business sales team Managing pipelines using our CRM database (Salesforce and Zoominfo) Being accountable for your time management, KPI s, and development Delivering high levels of sales acumen and customer experience Some of the skills and experience we are looking for: Minimum of 1 years experience in outbound B2B sales Excellent communication with both internal and external relationships Listening to the prospect and gleaning information to help identify possible solutions to their problems Fact finding about their business and asking effective questions Showing confidence in rapport building Quick thinking and solutions focused Calm objection handling Highly motivated and driven by positive and productive outcomes Tenacity this job is tough but rewarding Team player we like to learn from each other, share knowledge, as well as enjoy the job along the way Basic salary: £30,000 + OTE 10k (uncapped) Benefits: Uncapped Commission 24 days annual leave + public holidays Statutory pension BUPA Employee Assistance Programme Hybrid working (after training period) Early finish Fridays Training and Development ,
May 14, 2024
Full time
Mitigo Group is a UK based leading provider of Cyber Security risk management services specialising within the Legal, Financial, Accountancy, Architecture plus many other specialist industries. Our services provide ongoing cyber risk management and outsources information security, so that they can stay protected 24/7. The role: Due to growth plans for 2024, we are expanding our sales team and recruiting for a Sales Development Representative (SDR) to join us. We re looking for budding talent, as well as experienced, with a background in outbound sales, and working in a KPI oriented environment. You will be responsible for making initial contact with potential new customers, using the data from our CRM system, with the objective of generating appointments for our New Business sales team. This role is ideal for someone who is target driven, confident, and who thrives off forging new relationships, getting to know prospects and their businesses and building their trust in Mitigo Group. We believe that the role of an SDR is just as key as any. You will be the first representation of Mitigo Group and so attitude, personality and ethical sales ability is a priority for this role. Successful applicants will be provided with comprehensive and tailored training and development from day one and throughout. We can offer remote options to experienced candidates, and hybrid for those who require training and development. Some of your key responsibilities: Making B2B outbound calls to new prospective customers Identify qualified leads and nurture the initial stages of communication with those prospect Developing new relationships with key accounts and acting as a Mitigo ambassador Arranging and coordinating appointments between new customers and our sales team Carrying out market research on potential new leads and target customers Collaborating and communicating with our new business sales team Managing pipelines using our CRM database (Salesforce and Zoominfo) Being accountable for your time management, KPI s, and development Delivering high levels of sales acumen and customer experience Some of the skills and experience we are looking for: Minimum of 1 years experience in outbound B2B sales Excellent communication with both internal and external relationships Listening to the prospect and gleaning information to help identify possible solutions to their problems Fact finding about their business and asking effective questions Showing confidence in rapport building Quick thinking and solutions focused Calm objection handling Highly motivated and driven by positive and productive outcomes Tenacity this job is tough but rewarding Team player we like to learn from each other, share knowledge, as well as enjoy the job along the way Basic salary: £30,000 + OTE 10k (uncapped) Benefits: Uncapped Commission 24 days annual leave + public holidays Statutory pension BUPA Employee Assistance Programme Hybrid working (after training period) Early finish Fridays Training and Development ,