Information and Insight Team Manager

The Security Information and Risk Analysis Service (SIRAS) is a team which collects information to build a strategic understanding of risks and threats to MPs and Parliament to inform how tactical and strategic security measures should be developed and deployed. The team uses knowledge of threats to manage a Joint Parliamentary Risk Assessment (JoPRA) process, run in partnership with the Police and Home Office. It also undertakes open-source research to identify potential threats to MPs and Parliament, conducts digital footprint analyses for MPs to help them manage their online exposure, and collates, analyses and presents management information to derive insight which can inform PSD and the Police’s approach to keeping MPs safe.
The post holder will report to the Head of SIRAS and lead the Information and Insight aspects of SIRAS’ work, with direct management of staff focused on information collection, open-source research and digital footprint analysis, as well as providing management resilience and support for the risk assessment side of the business.
The post holder will be responsible for managing two staff directly, and a further three in the wider team., Some of the responsibilities for this role include:
+ Managing and developing staff within the Collection Team; providing direct line management for two staff and guidance for the three other staff, and helping team members feel supported, able to develop through mentoring and training, and give their best to their work.
+ Using their knowledge and experience of personal and physical security, advise SIRAS staff on how to manage queries about MPs’ security and appropriately respond to security incidents which have affected MPs.
+ Building and managing collaborative relationships with a wide range of internal and external partners to ensure all relevant information pertaining to MP and wider Parliamentary security is gathered, handled, stored and shared according to relevant processes and in timely, effective and compliant manner., Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.
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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 security check (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.

+ Sound judgement and decision-making skills coupled with experience of managing physical or personal security-related issues. Ability to judge how to respond to incoming threat information appropriately and in a timely manner, to ensure risks to Parliamentary security are managed and mitigated.
+ Diversity and inclusion. It is important that the job holder contribute to efforts to create a positive and inclusive working environment where people are valued for the skills and experience, they bring to their work.
+ Excellent relationship and partnership building skills, with experience of multi-agency or cross-departmental collaboration on security matters, especially with Police or government. Experience of influencing and persuading stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes.
+ Leadership and people management skills. Ability to lead individuals and teams, building and maintaining strong collaborative partnerships to achieve organisational goals, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity and inclusion. Experience of setting realistic objectives, monitoring performance, giving feedback and supporting development. Ability to motivate and work successfully within a team.

Alongside your salary of £56,180, House of Commons contributes £16,275 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ 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 employer contribution of 28.97%