Positions1Band / GradeA1
Salary £68,900 - £81,879 per annum
Contract Type Permanent
Working Pattern Full Time
Location Hybrid (on-site and remote)
Leave entitlement Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata
Closing Date 27th October 2024 at 23:55
Interview Date(s) 07/11/2024 - 08/11/2024
UK Parliament
Working at the UK Parliament offers a unique and rewarding career at the heart of the UK’s democratic system.
With a wide range of roles available, our impartial colleagues enable the day to day running of the House of Commons, House of Lords and Joint Departments. Together, we make Parliament happen.
Staff Benefits
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:
Introduction
The Parliamentary Security Department (PSD) is responsible for physical and personnel security across both Houses of Parliament and provides support to Members and staff when away from the Estate. Its purpose is to keep Parliament safe and open for business. PSD sets security strategy, provides expert advice, and delivers an operational service.
The Role
The Head of Security Operational Resilience is responsible for the development of Parliament’s operational security and operational fire protection capabilities by ensuring that recruitment and training is delivered which meets current and anticipated operational requirements; and by overseeing implementation of the Target Operating Model for Physical Security (TOM) in Security Operations.
Working closely with the Head of Physical Security Strategy, the Head of Security and Fire Operations and the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), you will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the TOM in the Security Operations team. You will lead on the implementation of operational change as some of the roles and responsibilities previously held by the MPS transition to the PSD Security Operations team.
Some of the responsibilities for this role include:
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
Criterion 1 - Ability to apply security expertise to deliver strategic change
Criterion 2 - Leadership and People Management
Criterion 3 – Engagement and Communications
Criterion 4 – Planning and Contingency
Criterion 5 - Risk Management
Next Steps and Additional Information
CV & Supporting Statement – If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with no more than 1000 words.
More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.
Please note that as part of this selection process, you may be asked to complete a test or presentation. Further details will be provided in due course.
Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.
We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.
Contact Details
For more information about the role, or for an informal chat, please contact Sophie Nicolaou, nicolaous@parliament.uk
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