Job summary

About Us�

GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe.� We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats.� Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks and espionage.� At GCHQ you�ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork.�

�The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of GCHQ, is the UK Government�s lead authority on cyber security. The organisation is at the heart of the Government�s cyber security strategy and has the aim of making the UK the safest place to live and work online.���

Flexible Working Hours:we understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working options to suit your needs.� While homeworking is limited and not guaranteed due to the nature of the role, we support full-time, part-time and compressed hours working patterns.�

Job description

The Role�

Join the NCSC Government team as a driven and proficient Cyber Security Consultant and play a pivotal role in safeguarding the nation�s critical systems and infrastructure.� In this role, you�ll forge strong partnerships with key stakeholders to bolster security measures and champion robust risk management strategies. And provide tailored guidance and promote effective risk management practices. You�ll collaborate extensively with UK government, local authorities, emergency services, healthcare sectors, and ministers throughout the four nations to drive forward our cybersecurity agenda.���

Take on a crucial role in securing critical systems and infrastructure within the public sector.� Developing and implementing high-quality strategies and plans to enhance the cyber resilience of critical systems within the UK government and the wider public sector will be key.� By building strong relationships within the customer organisations, you�ll understand the key objectives and direction, and demonstrate how NCSC can make a difference.��

The successful candidate will unite internal and external stakeholders to address significant cyber challenges, acting as the NCSC external representative, engaging with relevant associations, participating in speaking engagements, and attending various events.���

You�ll help create an inclusive environment that supports high performance, ensuring all team members feel fully supported and engaged at work.� In this role, you�ll have the opportunity to translate complex technical advice into accessible language for non-experts, ensuring that everyone can understand and act on your insights.���

Your experience will be invaluable in delivering positive impact across diverse customer contexts.� You�ll tailor your approaches and briefings to meet the unique needs of various stakeholders, including ministers and senior officials.� By applying a solid understanding of cyber security principles and risk management practices, you�ll adeptly mitigate risks while aligning with business objectives, making a significant difference in the security landscape.�

Person specification

About You�

We�re seeking a passionate and skilled professional to join our team.� Previous experience in cybersecurity, consultancy, or policy, is required, or you must be able to demonstrate how you�ll develop these skills and explain why you want to work as a Cyber Consultant in the Government Team.��

You should have experience in briefing ministers and senior officials, both orally and in writing, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, pressured environment.� Experience working with organisations from a diverse range of sectors is essential, along with a proven track record in risk and project management and delivery.��

Most importantly, you should have a genuine passion for working with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and His Majesty�s Government (HMG) to enhance the security and resilience of the UK�s public sector.� If you meet these criteria and are eager to contribute your expertise to our mission, we would love to hear from you!�

GCHQ Competencies�

The NCSC will assess you against competencies used by the UK Intelligence Community. These competencies are based closely on the . The 5 competencies you�ll assessed against are:�

Seeing the Big Picture (Civil Service Behaviour Equivalent: Seeing the Big Picture)� Communicating and Influencing (Civil Service Behaviour Equivalent: Communicating and Influencing)� Working Collaboratively (Civil Service Behaviour Equivalent: Working Together)� Delivering Outcomes (Civil Service Behaviour Equivalent: Delivering)� Providing Customer Value (Civil Service Behaviour Equivalent: Managing a Quality Service)�

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Benefits

At NCSC and GCHQ, we are proud of our inclusive and supportive working environment that�s designed to encourage open minds and attitudes.� As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we are committed to helping you fulfil your potential.� With comprehensive training and development opportunities, tailored to your needs and the requirements of your work, we will enable you to flourish in your role and perform to the very best of your abilities.�

You�ll receive a starting salary of �50,937.��

The role offers a starting specialist pay of �5,200, attainable through evidence-based assessment approximately after 12 months in the role.����

For roles based in London, you�ll receive an additional �6,250 London Allowance.�

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Other benefits:�

25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional days public and privilege holidays� An environment with flexible working options� Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme.� Interest-free season ticket loan� Cycle to work scheme� Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations)� Paid parental and adoption leave.� Excellent pension scheme - with an average employer contribution of 27%�

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Equal Opportunities�

At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.�

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Disability Confident�

GCHQ are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP�s Disability Confident scheme.� This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people.� Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role.� This is our �Offer of Interview� (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are:�

Proficient in briefing ministers and senior officials (oral/written), assessed at CV sift� Capable of working under pressure, assessed at CV sift� Experienced in collaborating and working with organisations from a� diverse range of sectors, assessed at CV sift� Skilled in risk management and project oversight, assessed at CV sift�