Secure Media Manager

The Secure Media Manager is responsible for the overall management and whole-life accounting for all deployed and static magnetic media allocated to the unit. Accounting is in accordance with the JSP440 and the business needs of the unit.

The Secure Media Manager is responsible for the running of the Department, including the line management of the Civilian staff. The post may require liaison with MOD security and IT authorities on local security policy issues, and providing advice on security reviews and investigations. The Secure Media Manager is also responsible for implementation of magnetic media awareness and training for the unit as required.

Due to the nature of the role, this post requires full time attendance at the Hereford office. Remote working is not available for this post.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Manage the Secure Media Cell (SMC) ensuring that all magnetic media and associated assets are whole-life accounted for at all times.

Ensure all receipts and issues are completed on time and in the correct format, and enforcing the requirement that all paperwork is signed and in date.

Ensure that all SMC staff maintain an accurate account of all assets, ensuring that all issue/receipt paperwork is in date.

Creation, amendment and publishing of policies, processes and practices for the SMC and its staff, ensuring staff are aware and trained on any publication issued.

Conduct analysis of magnetic media records on a regular basis to identify any actions required to maintain or improve levels of service.

Manage the Secure Media Accountants to ensure that they are trained and equipped with the necessary skills and resources to deliver services to agreed levels.

There is a physical aspect to the Secure Media Manager role, with the manual handling of equipment being a part of the day-to-day requirements of the position, alongside prolonged periods of computer/desk-based work.

Responsibilities

• Line management responsibilities
• Ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Competent using IT and Microsoft Office applications – such as Outlook, Word and Excel

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Leadership
• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Changing and Improving
• Working Together

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

Please note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

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Job contact :

Name :
Civilian Workforce Adviser
Email :
recruiting-group-mailbox-hfd@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team :

Email :
dbscivpers-resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk