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About the Role

The Security & Protection Group (SPG) within the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) is dedicated to national security. These Caseworker roles offer significant exposure to Ministers and opportunities to gain broad operational delivery and policy experience. You will support the department's legal and statutory obligations under the Investigatory Powers regime and enhance information and security compliance. The role involves close collaboration with government partners and requires agility, attention to detail, and strong relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

Understanding and ensuring departmental compliance with national security and investigatory powers related legislation.
Developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with government security partners and colleagues.
Drafting submissions and delivering written and oral briefings for senior officials and Ministers.
Developing, consulting on, implementing, and monitoring national security related policies and casework.
Project managing a portfolio of complex casework activity.
Participating in out-of-hours on-call duty rota.
Budget and resource management.
Line management of staff at EO level.

Requirements

Strong partnering and collaborating skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to present and communicate complex information and recommendations clearly to senior decision-makers.
Ability to self-organize, prioritize, and pay close attention to detail.
Strong track record of briefing and supporting Ministers and/or senior officials or managers.
Sound judgment and analytical skills, with the ability to make evidence-based recommendations and decisions.
Willingness to acquire DV clearance if not already held.
Willingness to work from the office for a significant proportion of the week.
Willingness to participate in the out-of-hours on-call duty rota and work unsocial hours when operationally required.
A full current driving licence.
Must be a UK resident for at least 10 years to be eligible for DV clearance.

Skills

Briefing skills
Communication skills
Relationship management skills
Analytical skills
Judgement
Attention to detail
Agility
Prioritization

Location

Belfast
London

Work Type

Full Time
Part Time
Part Time/Job Share
Flexible Working
Hybrid Working

Experience Level

HEO level

Salary/Compensations

£35,335- £37,847 (National)
£40,014 - £42,859 (London)

Benefits

Access to learning and development
A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options
A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension
25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years service
Public Holidays
Season Ticket Advance
Opportunity to join employee-run networks
A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies
Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts
Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave
Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens
On-call allowance

About the Company

The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) supports the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in promoting the interests of Northern Ireland within the UK Government and representing UK government responsibilities in Northern Ireland. The NIO employs around 170 staff across offices in Belfast and London, adopting a flexible, project-based approach. The department offers extensive exposure to Ministers and a wide portfolio of policy and responsibilities, creating a stimulating work environment. Key priorities include supporting inclusion, contributing to a safer Northern Ireland, ensuring responsive governance, and addressing the legacy of the past.

Equal Opportunity

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace.
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.
A Great Place to Work for Veterans: The 'Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans' initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria.
Redeployment Interview Scheme: The MoJ is committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.