Army - Field Army STRAP Security Officer
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,580 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | A pension contribution of 28.97% based on the listed salary |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | Army Headquarters, Andover , SP11 8HJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 406777 |
Summary
STRAP Security Officer's (STRAPSO) across Defence play a vital role in the safeguarding and protection of STRAP material and environments. STRAP is a regime that regulates access to sensitive intelligence material which requires more protective handling than is afforded by the standard arrangements for government assets. As the post holder you will have access to very sensitive information.
The Field Army STRAPSO is responsible for the implementation of Government, Defence and Army policy for the handling and management of STRAP material in HQ Field Army. The Field Army STRAPSO acts as the focal point for education, advice, administration and liaison for STRAP materials, environment and personnel administration.
The successful candidate will be required to:
Act as a focal point for information and advice on STRAP matters within Field Army
Deliver STRAP inductions, briefings and de-inductions to Field Army Personnel
Provide advice to Field Army personnel on maintaining security of the material and clearance levels
Assess and triage STRAP forms ensuring any nationality or restricted countries are queried
Maintain a record of all individuals in the Field Army who are STRAP inducted and limit access to STRAP environments only to those individuals.
Send and receive STRAP clearances in a timely manner
Liaise with the Corporate STRAPSOs, National Authorities and Army Warning, Advice and Reporting Point (WARP) and STRAP working groups as required
Provide administrative support by triaging, assigning and dealing with queries in the multiuser mailboxes
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.
The Field Army STRAPSO is responsible for the implementation of Government, Defence and Army policy for the handling and management of STRAP material in HQ Field Army. The Field Army STRAPSO acts as the focal point for education, advice, administration and liaison for STRAP materials, environment and personnel administration.
The successful candidate will be required to:
Act as a focal point for information and advice on STRAP matters within Field Army
Deliver STRAP inductions, briefings and de-inductions to Field Army Personnel
Provide advice to Field Army personnel on maintaining security of the material and clearance levels
Assess and triage STRAP forms ensuring any nationality or restricted countries are queried
Maintain a record of all individuals in the Field Army who are STRAP inducted and limit access to STRAP environments only to those individuals.
Send and receive STRAP clearances in a timely manner
Liaise with the Corporate STRAPSOs, National Authorities and Army Warning, Advice and Reporting Point (WARP) and STRAP working groups as required
Provide administrative support by triaging, assigning and dealing with queries in the multiuser mailboxes
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.