Security Vetting Co-ordinator

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Security Vetting Coordinator at our Devonport site.

The role:

• To facilitate efficient and effective processing of security clearance for all relevant Babcock employees and contractors, in accordance with legislation, suggested best practice and Babcock processes and guidelines.
• Day-to-day, you’ll initiate security clearance process for all relevant new employees/prospective employees and contractors.
• Monitor employee records, to ensure appropriate clearances are renewed prior to expiry.
• Assist with data cleanse of security vetting records to ensure accurate records are always maintained in accordance with GDPR guidance.
• Collate and check ID and proof of residence documentation.
• Chase missing or incomplete information where necessary.
• Process all requests effectively, accurately, and efficiently and in accordance with relevant processes and procedures.

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and can offer hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Security Vetting Coordinator:

• Previous customer service/security administrative experience.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Awareness of Security policy & procedures.
• Understanding of GDPR legislation as it affects the role.

Qualifications for the Security Vetting Coordinator:

We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance:

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

What we offer:

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
• Employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave.
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International:

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.