Location
Hybrid working based at UKHSA core HQ, London Canary Wharf, 10 South Colonnade, London E14 4PU. Hybrid model requires a minimum of 60% of contractual hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata) working at the London Canary Wharf office.

Hours
Full Time, standard Civil Service working hours with flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Salary
Civil Service Grade 7 Inner: £60,494 - £70,566 per annum, pro-rata. Starting salary usually at the minimum of the pay band unless exceptional circumstances apply.

About the Role
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is seeking a Corporate STRAPSO, SRM & Rosa Lead responsible for managing and controlling access to tier 2 and tier 3 facilities across UKHSA locations. The role ensures all personnel and visitors are authorised, hold appropriate national security vetting clearances, and have a valid business need to access designated areas and systems. The post holder will be inducted onto the STRAP regime, which regulates access to sensitive intelligence material requiring enhanced protective handling.

This role involves maintaining strict confidentiality and safeguarding sensitive organisational information, working closely with security colleagues and wider UKHSA teams to uphold access control policies and procedures. The post holder will work efficiently under pressure to meet tight deadlines, ensuring the safety and smooth operation of access to higher classification facilities.

Key responsibilities include delivering security and compliance programmes, secure administrative management of sensitive material and environments, supporting information management compliance, managing secure environments and access control, providing advice on sensitive material and IT systems, and liaising with key government partners.

The role also involves managing clearance applications, IT account access, inductions, security incident investigations, financial and operational oversight, and acting as the organisation’s STRAP/Rosa subject matter expert. The post holder will deliver Rosa training, maintain accreditation, manage secure device lifecycle and mobile working arrangements, and oversee information and records management at SECRET level.

This is a reserved post requiring UK nationality and Developed Vetting (DV) clearance, including a 10-year UK residency requirement. The role is vital to national security and requires a clear understanding of government security policies and procedures.

UKHSA is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, offering flexible working patterns and a supportive working environment.

Experience
- Proficiency in IT systems related to vetting and security management, including strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Experience managing and leading a team in a fast-paced, security-sensitive environment.
- Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with the highest integrity and discretion.
- Experience designing, developing, and delivering face-to-face training.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines accurately while working under pressure.

About you
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding sensitive data.
- A proactive and flexible approach to work, focused on continuous improvement and customer service.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
- Clear understanding of national security requirements and government security policies.
- Ability to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders and government partners.

Qualifications
- Must hold full UK Nationality (or dual/multi-nationality with one part British) to be eligible for STRAP clearance.
- Must be eligible for Developed Vetting (DV) clearance, including a 10-year verifiable UK residency with no absences of 3 months or more in any 12-month period.
- No specific formal qualifications required, but relevant security and vetting experience is highly desirable.

Desirable
- Previous experience working within a STRAP environment or similar high-security government or defence settings.
- Experience liaising with external agencies, national technical authorities, or government departments on security and vetting matters.