National Security Coordinator

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an executive agency of the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) and provides technical advice on the government’s space strategy, supporting the UK space sector to deliver the government’s vision.

Space is a part of everyday life. Satellites underpin our national economy, from agriculture and banking to aviation and shipping, and support our National Security. Space science provides critical data to understand and address global challenges such as climate change, while missions to explore our solar system unite nations and advance humanity’s horizons.

We support a thriving space sector in the UK, which generates an annual income of £16.5 billion and employs 47,000 people across the country.

Through our portfolio of programmes and projects, we encourage the development of national space capabilities and are an early-stage investor in space research and development. We also promote the UK space sector’s interests and achievements; make connections to join up industry and academia; and represent the UK in international space programmes.

We have a powerful global voice, partnering with institutions across the world, including the European Space Agency.

More information about the Agency is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency

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Our Inclusive Environment
We have an inclusive culture to make UK Space Agency a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it will help us be more innovative and make better decisions.
We offer first-class flexible working benefits, excellent employee well-being support and a great pension. We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.
We actively welcome applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion.

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) Space Security and Resilience team is recruiting a National Security Coordinator. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, efficient organisational and excellent communication skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordination of the National Security assessments for licence applications under both the Outer Space Act 1986 (OSA) and Space Industry Act 2018 (SIA). These Acts present the UK legislation for launching or procuring the launch of a space object, operating a space object, any activity in outer space and regulating space and sub orbital activities, respectively.
• Liaison with colleagues within the UK Space Agency, other government departments, agencies and subject matter experts for their advice and input, presenting findings and recommendations to the regulator (the Civil Aviation Authority) for inclusion in any licencing decisions.
• Conduct due diligence National Security assessments as directed, to ensure UK Space Agency funds, UK business and UK developed technology is protected.
• Conduct assessments under the National security and Investment Act in relation to the Civil Space Sector, as directed.
• Analyse risks and concerns requiring escalation to senior decision makers.
• Communicate confidently, and where necessary, securely, with internal and external stakeholders, organising and chairing discussions, as required.
• Provide timely formal responses often when individuals are outside of your direct line management chain/organisation.
• Undertake accurate record keeping tracking and monitoring of cases, analysing relevant statistical performance data for submission to senior leaders as required.
• Other tasks related to National Security and resilience, as required.