About the job

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic team player to apply for the Secure Media Accountant post based in a busy Logistics & Engineering Squadron.

The Secure Media Accountant is responsible for the daily management and whole-life accounting of all deployed and static magnetic media allocated to the unit to manage; ensuring that all the location of all magnetic media is always known. Accounting is in accordance with relevant policy, legislation and the business needs of the unit.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities.  Throughout, the Command’s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD’s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command’s personnel and Trade Unions. 

Job description

• Ensure all magnetic media and associated equipment that is issued/returned to the Secure Media Cell (SMC) is checked for accuracy.

• Ensure you are aware of the layout of all magnetic media and associated equipment to ensure items can be located quickly.

• Ensure magnetic media is issued correctly, with details entered accurately on the asset database and printed records. Check the serial number on all vouchers against the physical equipment to ensure they match. Only when both the asset database and the voucher align should the form be signed.

• Magnetic media and associated equipment is to be transited in accordance with JSP440/490 relevant to its Protective marking. Ensure that any escort/transportation paperwork is appropriately completed.

• Ensure all sub-accounts muster their assets every month and return signed vouchers to the Secure Media Cell (SMC) every 6 months. A 100% muster of all assets including sub-accounts should be completed at least once a year and signed vouchers returned to the Secure Media Registry (SMR).

• File all voucher paperwork according to Dept policies and procedures and maintain a ledger of assets.

• Ensure requests for secure media uplifts are logged with the Group Service Desk/Ops.

• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure that the SMC deliver magnetic media within agreed timelines.

• Maintain associated asset encryption and password databases.

• Ensure you read and sign SyOps annually.

Person specification

It is essential that the successful applicant be familiar with the Microsoft Office package and highly competent in the use of EXCEL and WORD.

They must have sound numeracy and literacy skills and be able to communicate effectively at all levels.

This role would suit someone with an analytical approach; quality and accuracy are paramount to success.”

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £24,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £6,490 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

All applications will go through an initial sift against Success Profiles and those who are successful will be invited to attend an interview.

Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (500 words)  

At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:

• Delivering at pace
• Changing and Improving

At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:

• Delivering at pace. 
• Managing a quality service

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk  

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.  

The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. 

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 developed vetting (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

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.