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Joint Intelligence Organisation - Lead Intelligence Analyst, Science and Tech
- Public sector
- 15/07/2024
- £68,790.00 - £75,000.00 /yearly
- Full Time & Permanent
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Salary
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The Joint Intelligence Organisation (JIO) is seeking an outstanding candidate to lead the Science and Technology Team and address a number of the Government's most critical national security requirements. The individual should have a track record of working closely with senior customers, delivering excellence in assessment and analysis, leading multi-department communities, and displaying strategic thinking and judgement.
You will lead the JIOs science and technology team to deliver strategic national security assessments to a number of demanding senior HMG customers. You will be required to engage across HMG to understand and refine assessment requirements, work closely with intelligence and assessment colleagues to deliver collective value, and coach, mentor and lead a small yet highly effective team of analysts.
About the JIO
The Joint Intelligence Organisation (JIO) primarily supports the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) and the National Security Council, the Prime Minister and other key decision-makers by providing authoritative, robust all-source intelligence assessment on a vast range of national security and foreign policy priorities.
Our work covers, and goes beyond, traditional national security topics such as geopolitical issues and threats to British interests. We apply a national security lens to issues such as emerging technology, economic and health security, climate change and horizon scanning (for example, identifying and monitoring countries at risk of instability).
You can read more about working for the JIO in the information pack attached at the bottom of this advert.
The Role
This post is only open to British Citizens. Some dual nationals may be ineligible. The successful candidate must obtain Developed Vetting (DV) clearance if not already held. As they will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.
If your application is successful you will:
You will play a broader leadership role as part of JIOs G6 cohort, proactively shaping an organisational culture which fully embraces diversity and inclusion and the benefits they bring to our organisation.
We are seeking a lead analyst to join the JIO, leading our high performing team. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to motivate teams and communicate with clarity to seniors.
You will be able to lead a team from the front, providing clarity of direction and support. You will be able to communicate assessments in an effective manner to the most senior customers. You will encourage a culture of mutual support, having each others backs, and inclusivity.
Skills and Experience Required
The successful candidate will:
The following skills are essential for the role:
The following skills are desirable for the role:
We invest in upskilling our team members to enable them to thrive once they start working with us. As such, if you dont quite match these desirable skills, dont let it put you off applying as we will equip the successful candidate with them once you are in post.
Additional information:
A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a name blank CV and 1,250 word Personal Statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Your Personal Statement must outline your experience relevant to the role, including where you can demonstrate meeting the criteria listed for this position (1,250 words).
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the Personal Statement. 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.
Your interview will either be conducted face to face or by video. You will be notified of the location if you are selected for interview.
High-Side Evidence
Community colleagues wishing to submit evidence holding a higher classification are permitted to do so, although are requested to get in touch with the Recruitment Team on R28918 where they will be provided with appropriate instructions for doing so. The recruitment team must ensure that any supporting evidence submitted on alternative systems are redacted to remain compliant with name blind recruitment principles. Applications submitted directly to recruiting managers will not be considered.
Selection Process
Candidates successful at the application stage will be invited to a formal interview focused on the behaviours listed on the vacancy advert, this could either be face to face/online video interview. The interview will begin with a 5 mins verbal presentation prepared by the candidate and the topic will be given closer to interview date. Candidates will be assessed on Technical Skills (See PHIA Professional Development Framework, attached) as part of a written test exercise. Candidates will be invited for a 45 minute in person interview along with a 2 hour 15 minute in person written Assessment test on the same day. Candidates need to be aware that they must be available to attend the interview/assessmment in person.
Further details will be shared to candidates if invited to proceed to this stage.
This post is only open to British Citizens. Some dual nationals may be ineligible. The successful candidate must obtain Developed Vetting (DV) clearance if not already held. As they will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to Cabinet Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
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 cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.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.
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 [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
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.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
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