Security Vetting Officer
Description✓Job Title: Security Vetting Officer
✓Location: Stevenage SG1 2DA
✓Salary: £20.00 p/h PAYE || £26.00 p/h UMB
✓Clearance: Have to be able to be BPSS-cleared
✓Length: 12-month contract [poss
✓to be extended or go perm]
✓Overview of department:
✓An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the dynamic and vibrant environment of security vetting
✓This is a critical business area that supports the management of security-vetted personnel to work within the organization
✓You and the team will be the first layer of security in ensuring any personnel risks are identified and managed
✓In addition, you will be required to support the Personnel Security Manager in the successful implementation of the Vetting Strategy.
✓Responsibilities:
✓You will be part of a highly motivated and progressive security team
✓Part of a wider support mechanism that enables us to conduct our business
✓Complete and record accurately all right to work and identity checks
✓Inputting in a timely and accurately manner, data into a 3rd party provider portal to minimize delays in completion of clearances
✓Support HR, Procurement and Recruitment in obtaining BPSS and security clearances for new employees
✓Support the team in achieving its objectives and reducing risk to the organization
✓Be point of contact for stakeholders on vetting enquiries
✓Liaise with UKSV and other external agencies when appropriate
✓Monitor external IT platform to obtain and update security clearances.
✓Skillset/experience required:
✓Essential:
✓Experience of pre-employment background checks and national security vetting process
✓Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
✓Customer service experience
✓Excellent work ethic, motivated and enthusiastic
✓Professional meticulous approach with focus on accuracy
✓Ability to work as part of a team and within the wider security department
✓Able to work under pressure and prioritise work as required
✓IT competent and willing to learn new systems
✓'Can do' positive attitude
✓Able to act in the strictest of confidence with personal sensitive data - integrity is paramount
✓Must be able to obtain national security vetting and BPSS
✓Ability to challenge, negotiate and problem solve when required
✓Willingness to learn new standards and processes to apply best practice securityDesirable:
✓Experience of HMG BPSS, UKSV and IPSA
✓Experience and knowledge of Protective Security within MOD and defense industry
✓Relevant vetting qualification or industry experience
✓Awareness and knowledge of recruitment and onboarding processes for defence industry
✓Personnel Security awareness for the ongoing aftercare of security cleared staff
✓Presentational experience for the delivery of training
✓Knowledge of risk management for the maintenance of security checks and clearances Show more →
✓Location: Stevenage SG1 2DA
✓Salary: £20.00 p/h PAYE || £26.00 p/h UMB
✓Clearance: Have to be able to be BPSS-cleared
✓Length: 12-month contract [poss
✓to be extended or go perm]
✓Overview of department:
✓An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the dynamic and vibrant environment of security vetting
✓This is a critical business area that supports the management of security-vetted personnel to work within the organization
✓You and the team will be the first layer of security in ensuring any personnel risks are identified and managed
✓In addition, you will be required to support the Personnel Security Manager in the successful implementation of the Vetting Strategy.
✓Responsibilities:
✓You will be part of a highly motivated and progressive security team
✓Part of a wider support mechanism that enables us to conduct our business
✓Complete and record accurately all right to work and identity checks
✓Inputting in a timely and accurately manner, data into a 3rd party provider portal to minimize delays in completion of clearances
✓Support HR, Procurement and Recruitment in obtaining BPSS and security clearances for new employees
✓Support the team in achieving its objectives and reducing risk to the organization
✓Be point of contact for stakeholders on vetting enquiries
✓Liaise with UKSV and other external agencies when appropriate
✓Monitor external IT platform to obtain and update security clearances.
✓Skillset/experience required:
✓Essential:
✓Experience of pre-employment background checks and national security vetting process
✓Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
✓Customer service experience
✓Excellent work ethic, motivated and enthusiastic
✓Professional meticulous approach with focus on accuracy
✓Ability to work as part of a team and within the wider security department
✓Able to work under pressure and prioritise work as required
✓IT competent and willing to learn new systems
✓'Can do' positive attitude
✓Able to act in the strictest of confidence with personal sensitive data - integrity is paramount
✓Must be able to obtain national security vetting and BPSS
✓Ability to challenge, negotiate and problem solve when required
✓Willingness to learn new standards and processes to apply best practice securityDesirable:
✓Experience of HMG BPSS, UKSV and IPSA
✓Experience and knowledge of Protective Security within MOD and defense industry
✓Relevant vetting qualification or industry experience
✓Awareness and knowledge of recruitment and onboarding processes for defence industry
✓Personnel Security awareness for the ongoing aftercare of security cleared staff
✓Presentational experience for the delivery of training
✓Knowledge of risk management for the maintenance of security checks and clearances Show more →