Details Reference number 350185 Salary £39,150 - £43,280 A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% GBP Job grade Senior Executive Officer Contract type Permanent Business area CEFAS Corporate Type of role Knowledge and Information Management Security Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Lowestoft, Weymouth About the job Job summary The Information and Security Officer will be responsible for two important business critical and government policy areas Information Security and Business Continuity. This role requires a certain amount of autonomy, with the postholder acting on their own initiative, within set parameters, making decisions around work priorities and resolving, often complex issues. Supporting the Head of Risk, Security and information with managing and motivating staff in this area, the role will require good interpersonal and communication skills. The role will require a good technical understanding of information management, Business Continuity and information security risk management. The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the. The duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. This post requires the ability to obtain and maintain National Security Vetting at SC Level (please see National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Cefas is proud of a diverse and inclusive work environment, committed to fairness and the promotion of equality of opportunity for all. We know that having a range of experiences, backgrounds, ways of working and thinking, makes us a stronger organisation, better at reflecting the communities we serve. We embrace different views and experiences and value the fresh perspective that people from a variety of circumstances bring to the work we do. We welcome applications from candidates who have not previously worked for the Civil Service, mid- and late-career changers with transferable skills, people from all backgrounds and circumstances regardless of disability, gender, age, ethnicity, LGBT identity and socio-economic status. Welcome to Cefas (youtube.com) Job description The Post Holder will be the lead for Information Security Management System, this will include (but not limited to); working with Information Asset Owners to assess and manage risks to Cefas critical information assets, and responsible for maintaining and managing the accreditation cycle of those critical information assets, managing Business Continuity, Incident Management and Disaster Recovery planning, exercising and activation of those plans. The Post Holder will work closely with the IT Services Group to ensure cyber security actions are completed and mitigating controls are in place and working. The post holder will manage aspects of Records Management, Data Protection Management, and Freedom of Information Management, which will include (but not limited to), Defining and managing classifications and record types, managing and improving records management within Cefas, ensuring full retention period activation for stored electronic and paper records, managing Cefas compliance with the Data Protection Act. Collaboration with Defra - Records Management, Data Protection, and Freedom of Information teams, to develop, maintain and promote best practice. Creation, updating and promotion of the Information Management and Security Teams policies and PAGs. The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description. The duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Person specification The following are essential criteria required for this role and you must be able to demonstrate your skills and experience in the following areas: Experience of engaging, advising and influencing at all levels of an organisation including senior managers; The ability to consider the correct approach for each individual challenge; The ability to take a cross-government approach, considering the impact of your decisions in the broadest of settings; Understanding information security and assurance covering Cyber, personnel and physical; Understanding and working knowledge and experience of information risk management; Experience working within an ISO27001 compliant information security management system or experience working within an ISO22301 compliant Business Continuity Management System; The ability to form excellent relationships within Cefas and across Defra, especially with the Defra Groups within the teams areas of responsibility; The ability to analyse information to provide appropriate expert advice and guidance; Experience of managing complex and diverse workload, leading and drawing on multiple teams across Cefas and Defra to complete tasks; Proven ability to perform effectively to deadlines, maintaining focus in challenging situations and adapting to find solutions that meet the needs of stakeholders; Ability to obtain and maintain SC clearance. (please see National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk); and Certified Information Security Manager in good standing or Certified Information Security Systems Professional in good standing or willing to work towards one of these qualifications. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Working Together We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Seeing the Big Picture Benefits Alongside your salary of £39,150, Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science contributes £10,571 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Generous annual leave entitlement Cefas offers 25 days' annual leave on entry (rising to 30 days over first 5yrs) for full-time new entrants to the Civil Service. Employees receive 8 public holidays a year, plus an additional day to mark the King's birthday Access to learning and development tailored to your role A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity Eligible to join the Civil Service Pension scheme more information can be found on the CSP website http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/ Staff recognition vouchers In-year award scheme Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. Application Process As part of the application process you are asked to provide a CV (job history, qualifications, past skills and experience), a maximum 750-word Personal Statement on how you meet the essential criteria as stated in the person specification section, and a 250-word statement on how you meet the advertised lead behaviour Seeing the Big Picture. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. For guidance on Civil Service Success Profiles, this video tells you what youll need to provide throughout the assessment process with supporting guidance on each step. Link Success Profiles For guidance on how to construct your CV, you are encouraged to visit Civil Service Careers. Link - CV For guidance on how to construct your personal statement, you are encouraged to visit Civil Service Careers. Link Statement For guidance on how to construct your lead behaviour statement, you are encouraged to visit Civil Service Careers. Link Behaviours Sift The sift panel will use the information in your CV and Personal Statement to assess your experience and how you meet the essential criteria as stated in the person specification section. The sift panel will also assess the lead behaviour statement Seeing the Big Picture. Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the lead behaviour Seeing the Big Picture. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed. Interview If successful at application stage, you will be invited to interview where you will be assessed on the four advertised behaviours, your experience (as stated in the person specification section) and strengths. You may also be asked to prepare a presentation or undertake an exercise. If this is the case, you will receive further information with your invitation to interview. Please be aware that at this time, interviews will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams. If scores are equal following interview, an assessment of the lead behaviour Seeing the Big Picture will be used by the panel. Location Please be aware that this role will be contractually based at site in Lowestoft or our site in Weymouth. As part of the pre-employment process for this post, successful candidate(s) will be able to agree a contractual workplace from those locations listed in this advert. The agreed contractual workplace is then the substantive and permanent place of work for the successful candidate(s) Where the location is National the successful appointee should discuss and agree an appropriate contractual location in line with both Defras location policy and site capacity, prior to proceeding with pre-employment processes. Successful applicants currently employed by the hiring Defra organisation for this post may choose to remain in their current contractual location or may choose to change contractual location to one of those listed above. This should be discussed and agreed prior to proceeding with pre-employment processes. The agreed amount of time spent at a workplace for this post will reflect the requirement for Civil Servants to spend at least 60% of their working time in an organisation workplace with the option to work the remaining time flexibly from home. Working time spent at a workplace may include time spent at other organisational locations including field-based operational locations, together with supplier, customer or partner locations. This is a non-contractual agreement which is consistent with common Civil Service expectations. Travel costs to non-contractual workplaces will be subject to departmental travel and subsistence policies. Travel costs to contractual workplaces are the responsibility of the employee. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location, and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. Defra includes the core department, APHA, RPA, Cefas and VMD. Reserve List A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Merit Lists Where more than one location is advertised, candidates will be posted in merit order by location. You will be asked to state your location preference on your application. Salary New entrants are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. Visa Sponsorship Statement Please take note that Defra does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Reasonable Adjustment If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via defrarecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional Accessibility If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. Criminal Record Check If successful and transferring from another Government Department, a criminal record check may be carried out. In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading. Internal Fraud Database Check Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. NSV For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting Childcare Vouchers Any move to Defra from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service