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General information

Posting ID
PIP2464
Type of employment
Contract
Organisation
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Services
Contract duration
3 Months
Location
Glasgow
Workplace Type
On-site

Description & Requirements

On behalf of FCDO, we are looking for a STRAP Security Officer for a 3 month contract based in East Kilbride, Glasgow  


The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty, and tackle global challenges with our international partners.


As a STRAP Security Officer your main responsibilities will be:

  • Be a key member of the wider FCDO STRAPSO Team liaising closely with KCS Team.
  • Support the STRAPSO with the secure running of the secure area ensuring that cleared staff have access and use the space and the systems within it appropriately.
  • Deliver STRAP induction briefings; ensuring that Abercrombie House staff are fully aware of the fundamentals of STRAP.
  • Work closely with IDD Account Managers and the Service Operations Centre to ensure that staff are able to access high classification systems.
  • Work closely with Abercrombie House Departmental Security Coordinators to ensure STRAP breaches are investigated at pace.


Essential:

  • Good communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritise time and work to deadlines
  • Ability to be flexible and respond to changing priorities and demands


DV Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be eligible and willing to undergo these checks


Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, FCDO guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.



Armed Forces Covenant / Commitment


FCDO guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.


In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".