Security Vetting Support Officer in Stevenage

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Experienced on the use of electronic Vetting Databases and multi IT platforms.
• 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.

(Please ensure your CV contains a detailed description of the above-mentioned skills and experiences).

• 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.
• Presentation experience for the delivery of training.

What happens now? Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

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.