Job Description
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
About usMI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states toharm the UK, its people and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing,and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners including MI6 and GCHQto disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice andguidance to government, businesses and other organisations about how to keep themselvessafe. A role in MI5 means you will do unique and challenging work in a supportive andencouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security.The roleAs a Deputy Logistics Manager, you will make sure corporate and mission teams across MI5are resourced and ready to take on whatever the day brings. Leading a small team, includingporters and logistics drivers, you will coordinate everything from ordering vital supplies to thesecure destruction of classified waste, manage mail and goods, and organise deliveriesacross our UK sites. You will also: oversee the mailroom, managing incoming and outgoing mail allocate work to porters, organise their diaries, and respond to colleague requests assign delivery requests to logistics drivers ensure security protocols for classified materials are followed monitor and respond to requests across the organisation through our computersystem, coordinating tasks for porters and drivers place orders with external supplies and commercial colleagues to keep office stock,including stationery, well-maintainedAbout youYou are someone who enjoys working with others and bringing out the best in those aroundyou. You will be leading a small team, so while you do not need formal managementexperience, your leadership skills are essential. You will also have: effective communication skills experience working in an office environment confidence using Microsoft applications like Word, Excel, and Outlook effective organisational skills to support you in managing schedules and diaries foryour business area
The role will involve some manual handling of goods, but no fitness test is required. Fullmanual handling training will be provided.Training and developmentFrom day one, you'll be welcomed with a full orientation and introduction to your team.During your training period, you'll be paired with a colleague who will guide you and helpyou feel more confident as you settle in. Your line manager will also be present to shareinsights and answer any questions you may have. And if you're looking for more support,our new joiners' society offers the chance to connect with your peers at MI5.Beyond your immediate team, your manager will introduce you to colleagues across theorganisation, up to director level. Your growth really matters to us, so you'll have access toleadership and line management courses, training to build your core skills, and Equality,Diversity and Inclusion programmes that will help you learn and develop in meaningfulways.Rewards and benefitsYou'll receive a starting salary of £40,428 plus other benefits including: 25 days' annual leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and anadditional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme a dedicated development budget an interest-free season ticket loan an excellent pension scheme a cycle to work scheme facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) paid parental and adoption leave.Equal opportunitiesAt MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a trulydiverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense ofthe word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualorientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. Wetherefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groupsthat are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minoritybackground, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website.(Penna insert link:) 're Disability ConfidentMI5 is proud to have achieved Leader status within the Department for Work and Pension'sDisability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differentlyabout disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabledpeople. As a Disability Confident Leader, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential minimum criteria for thisposition, will be offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so. (This is known as theOffer of an Interview.) To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria (in order ofapplication process) are: to be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of logistics management in thecorporate environment– this is to be assessed at application form sift ability to communicate effectively within a team environment and with a range ofcustomers – assessed at application form siftThere is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process toenable you to do your best, see our website for information on reasonable adjustments(link) we can offer.
What to expectOur recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview ofeach stage, in order:1. On-Line application.2. Applications sift to look at your role specific knowledge/experience, and motivationfor the role and organisation.3. Competency-based interview.4. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment.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 adviseyou continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer.Before you applyTo work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Read aboutour eligibility criteria.(Penna link to appropriate website Eligibility sections)This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It issomething everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. Find out more about thevetting process. (PENNA link to org website vetting page).Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can not takeany recreational drugs and you will need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevantstage.Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for yourcontact 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 yourapplication with us more securely.The role is based in Central London, so you will need to live within a commutable distance.Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting anapplication. An interest-free loan is available to assist with relocating into privately rentedaccommodation to take up the offer of employment.We offer reasonable reimbursement of travel costs for candidates attending in-personappointments during the recruitment and vetting process. Full details will be provided withyour interview or assessment invitation.Reimbursement is discretionary and will only be made in line with the Candidate ExpensesPolicy, as amended from time to time. Candidates must book their own travel, using themost economical option, and provide original hardcopy receipts for reimbursement.Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are basedoverseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying fromoutside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should notdiscuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member.Right to withdraw statement:Please be aware that we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date for this rolefrom the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. xxuwjjq Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoiddisappointment.