Security Vetting Support Officer

Guidant Global is partnering with a trusted Ministry of Defence client in the UK to find an experienced Security Vetting Support Officer. The officer will operate within a dynamic and enthusiastic environment, supporting the management of security-vetted personnel to work within the organisation. This role is critical to the business, ensuring the safe and secure handling of sensitive information.

The role of a Security Vetting Support Officer involves being the primary layer of security responsible for identifying and managing personnel risks. It is also essential to support the Personnel Security Manager in implementing the Vetting Strategy successfully. This job is an excellent opportunity to sharpen your skills in an innovative environment.

What we're looking for:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer service experience and excellent work ethic, motivated and enthusiastic
• Ability to work as part of a team and within the wider security department and able to work under pressure and prioritise work as required
• IT competent and willing to learn new systems
• 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 security

Desirable:

• Experience in HMG BPSS and UKSV vetting processes
• Experience and knowledge of MOD and defence industry
• Relevant vetting 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

What you'll get to do as a Security Vetting Support - Support Officer:

The candidate will be part of a security team and will be responsible for conducting (right to work) and identity checks for potential candidates. They will input data into a third-party portal accurately and promptly to ensure clearances are completed quickly. Additionally, they will support HR, Procurement, and Recruitment in obtaining BPSS security clearances for new employees and act as a point of contact for vetting issues. The candidate will liaise with external agencies when necessary and monitor IT platforms to update security clearances.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.