Security Vetting Support Officer

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Security Vetting Support Officer on a 12-month contract. You will support the delivery of security cleared personnel. You will be part of a highly motivated and progressive team who are the first layer of security in ensuring any personnel risks are identified and managed.

Role: Security Vetting Support Officer
Pay: 20.00 per hour Umbrella
Location: Stevenage OR Bolton
Contract: 2 days a week in office, 3 from home. OT available however workload dependent.
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: BPSS to start, SC required.

Responsibilities:

• Support Recruitment in obtaining security clearances and checks for all new employees.
• Supporting with the management of confidential and complex vetting enquiries.
• Be point of contact for vetting issues/problems.
• Liaise with UKSV and other external agencies when appropriate.
• Work with external IT platform to obtain and update security clearances.
• Provide support to areas of Security Services.
• Lead on departmental projects for successful implementation to meet deadlines.
• In addition, you will be required to support the Personnel Security Manager in the successful implementation of the Vetting Strategy. Your role will be diverse and fast-paced as you support the department and business in achieving its objectives and reducing risk to the organisation.

Skillset / experience required:
Essential

• Experience of HMG BPSS and UKSV vetting processes
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise work as required
• Professional meticulous approach, with a keen eye for detail
• Experienced on the use of electronic Vetting Databases and multi IT platforms
• 'Can do' positive attitude for success

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of MOD and defence industry
• Relevant vetting and Personnel Security experience or qualification
• Awareness and knowledge of recruitment and on boarding processes for defence industry
• Personnel Security awareness for the ongoing aftercare of security cleared staff
• Presentational experience for the delivery of training

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Siobhan Miller at Line Up Aviation

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