STRAP Admin Associate
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Department
- Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Location
- Salisbury, Fareham
- Openings
- 1 post
- Grade
- EO
- Salary
- £28,039 to £30,633
- Closing
- 17 days left
- Profession
- Administration
- Contract
- Permanent
- Security clearance
- DV
- Working pattern
- Full-time, Job share
Job summary
Working as a STRAP Admin Associate you will provide work as part of a team to play a crucial role supporting Dstl as we ensure the safeguarding of Government information and assets.
As a STRAP Admin Associate you will provide support to a variety of internal colleagues and
external partners to deliver an excellent STRAP administration service. Working in partnership with Technical Leads and Team Leaders to maximise the units’ professional capability, compliance and service delivery.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
What they’re looking for
- You will have good time management skills and an ability to prioritise competing demands while working within tight deadlines. You will be competence in using Microsoft Office software, especially Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook. You will have excellent communication skills with a confidence telephone manner and a knowledge of working with and protecting personal information.
- More for information on the essential criteria for the job, please see the job profile attached below.
- Important Information:
- Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats.
- For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
- This role will require Developed Vetting and you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
- Individuals within DSTL who hold dual nationality and currently hold the required clearance level may apply. If found suitable for the role further security discussions will need to take place before a formal offer can be made.
Behaviours you’ll be assessed on
This advert says the panel will score you against these behaviours at EO level. Each one links to worked examples.
Job description
In this role you will provide administrative support and assurance to deliver an effective STRAP service across the organisation. You will work independently and also as part of a team to administrate databases used to ensure assurance.
For more information on the job responsibilities, please see the job profile attached below.
Qualifications
Evidence of good standard of general education e.g. GCSEs or equivalent including English and Mathematics at Grade C or above.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Selection process
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
If you are a current Dstl employee you must ensure your line manager is aware of your application and the potential situation regarding release dates.
The sift will take place from the 12th November, with applications assessed against the essential criteria outlined in the job profile.
Interviews will take place face to face at Dstl Porton Down during the week commencing 1st December and will consist of behavioural questions and assessment.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Practise before you apply
Civil Service panels score every answer against the Success Profiles behaviours at EO level. Practise STAR answers and get them marked against the same framework.
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