Location: Stevenage (2 days per week onsite)
Duration: 12 month initial contract
Rate: £26.85 UMB (Inside IR35)
Role details:
Our client, a key player in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Security Vetting Support Officer to join their team in Stevenage. This is a vital role that supports the delivery of security-cleared personnel, ensuring that any personnel risks are identified and managed effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Recruitment in obtaining security clearances and checks for all new employees.
- Manage confidential and complex vetting enquiries.
- Act as a point of contact for vetting issues and problems.
- Liaise with UKSV and other external agencies as appropriate.
- Work with external IT platforms to obtain and update security clearances.
- Provide support to areas of Security Services.
- Lead on departmental projects to ensure successful implementation and meeting of deadlines.
What we are looking for:
- Experience of HMG BPSS and UKSV vetting processes.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work as required.
- Professional and meticulous approach, with a keen eye for detail.
- Experience using electronic Vetting Databases and multiple IT platforms.
- Positive attitude with a 'can-do' approach.
Desirable skills:
- Experience and knowledge of MOD and defence industry.
- Relevant vetting and Personnel Security experience or qualification.
- Awareness and knowledge of recruitment and onboarding processes for the defence industry.
- Personnel Security awareness for the ongoing aftercare of security cleared staff.
- Presentational experience for the delivery of training.
If you are an experienced professional in security vetting who is ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Stevenage.
