Logistics Manager Ref. 2639

About Us

We’re MI6, also known as the SIS. Our mission is to protect the security and economic wellbeing of the UK from overseas threats such as regional instability, terrorism, and cyber-attacks. Working across the globe and in close partnership with MI5 and GCHQ, we help the Government to counter these threats through the provision of secret intelligence. A role in MI6 will see you providing vital support to this work, within a supportive and encouraging environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork.

About the Role

You will be leading a busy team, who provide a full range of logistical services in support of their MI6 colleagues who are based in the United Kingdom and overseas.  The team play a critical role in enabling MI6’s operational capabilities.

The role is based in West London with good public transport links and private parking facilities.  Occasionally however you may be required to work at a number of sites within the M25 and across the wider United Kingdom.  In addition, this role also provides the potential for international travel. 

• Day to day management and coordination of the logistics team and warehouse.
• Management of receipt and despatch facilities
• Oversee asset management of equipment.
• Oversee preparation and packing of equipment ensuring compliance with International Air Transport Association (IATA) and military Dangerous Air Cargo regulations.
• Oversee the preparation of diplomatic freight to ensure it complies with Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) regulations.
• Provide interface between Logistics Operators and the overseas logistics team.
• Oversee the training and development of staff ensuring compliance with H&S legislation.
• Financial responsibility for the procurement of equipment and consumables.
• A flexible working attitude is essential.
• 41 hours per week (Monday – Friday 07:45 – 16:00).
• Some working outside these hours may be required for which overtime will be paid.
• Management of a small team providing logistics support across multiple agencies and around the world.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Some travel between UK sites is expected.  Some overseas travel may be available but this is voluntary.

About You

Previous logistics and warehousing experience is essential ideally in a civil or military aviation environment.  Working knowledge of International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Air Cargo regulations.  Proven experience of managing teams.

This is a physically demanding role for example lifting and moving packages, diplomatic bags and the loading & unloading of vehicles.  The applicant would need to pass an Occupational Health Assessment prior to being appointed.

You will be comfortable working in a customer facing role, dealing with external partners as well as colleagues from across the organisation at all levels. Your communication skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team will enable you to maximise the service you deliver.  With a flexible approach to your work, you will adapt quickly to meet changing priorities and enjoy the variety this role offers.

Training & Development

There is a wide range of internal and external courses available not only for the specific role such as Forklift truck and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) movement of dangerous goods by air but also those with wider benefit such as Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) Managing Safely and Radiation Safety Officer.

Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) Managing Safely, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) movement of dangerous goods by air and Radiation Safety Officer.

Onboarding/Induction

All joiners to MI6 receive an induction where you will learn more about who we are and what we do to give context to your role within our wider mission. You will also receive a H&S workplace induction to include Risk Assessments and Method Statements as part of your role.

You will be given help and support to learn the role, procedures and IT systems from your colleagues and manager.

Rewards and Benefits

You’ll receive a starting salary of £35,523 - £38,123 plus other benefits including:

• 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays
• Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Excellent pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations)
• Paid parental and adoption leave.

Equal Opportunities

At MI6 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.

Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website:

https://www.sis.gov.uk/explore-careers.html

We’re Disability Confident

MI6 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP’s Disability Confident scheme.  This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people.  Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role.  This is our ‘Offer of Interview’ (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are:

• Passing the hiring managers application sift.
• Possessing a driving licence.

 To secure a role you will need to pass the minimum fitness for work requirements for this role (assessed via an occupational health examination).

What to Expect

Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order:

• You will complete an application form which will be sifted by the hiring team.
• If successful, you will be invited to a one-day assessment centre (online or in person tbc) which includes:
• Documents check
• Competency question-based interview
• Drugs test
• Occupational Psychologist interview
• If successful at Assessment Centre, you will be invited back for a driving assessment and a physical fitness to work assessment by a member of our Occupational health team.
• If successful you will be given a Conditional Offer of appointment, subject to passing vetting and other checks carried out.
• If you are granted security clearance, you will be given a final offer of employment and invited to sign your employment contract prior to starting your Induction course.

Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 - 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer.

Before You Apply

To work at MI6, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here.

This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It’s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here.

Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can’t take any recreational drugs and you’ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage.

The role is based in MI6, so you’ll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London.

Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member.

Right to Withdraw Statement:

Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.