Deputy Director, Head of The Office of the Intelligence and Security Committee

The Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (ISC) was established under the Intelligence Services Act 1994.

The Deputy Director, Head of The Office of the Intelligence and Security Committee will be responsible for supporting the committee in undertaking their statutory responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the committee in determining its programme of enquiries;
• Ensuring appropriate access to evidence and witnesses;
• Arranging and supporting formal and informal meetings of the committee;
• Organising and accompanying the committee on domestic and overseas fact-finding visits;
• Leading or supervising the preparation, drafting, and editing of final committee reports;
• Managing relationships between the committee and its key external stakeholders;
• Providing authoritative, politically impartial advice to the Committee Chair and Members.

The Head of the Office is also responsible for ensuring appropriate management of the Office and the supporting infrastructure.

Person specification:

• Exceptional written English skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead strong, multi-skill teams;
• Impartiality;
• Excellent knowledge of, or a proven ability to rapidly master, complex areas within the responsibility of the Committee.

Benefits:

• Salary of £86,000 - £110,000 per year;
• Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme;
• 25 days annual leave on entry, increasing on a sliding scale to 30 days after 5 years' service;
• Competitive contributory pension scheme;
• Flexible working patterns;
• Generous paid maternity and paternity leave;
• Childcare benefits;
• Interest-free loans;
• Onsite facilities including fitness centres and staff canteens.