Background Screening Specialist

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

We are looking to hire a Background Screening Specialist to support the Global Security team to support all Boeing locations outside the United States of America. This role will be based at our new location on Bath road, next to Heathrow Airport, which is scheduled to open at the end of June. The role will require you to audit, work and run various background checks on all new hires into the company, as well as conduct additional checks for existing employees where required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support security background screening administration across Boeing’s global onboarding process.
• Partner with internal staffing & external third-party vendor teams whilst monitoring applications submitted by candidates via the screening portal.
• Identify discrepancies and support pending requirements, whilst ensuring background checks are completed on time.
• Process internal company compliance checks that have reached final stages of the security screening process.
• Ensure a commitment to guidelines regarding confidential/sensitive information.
• Prepare case escalation material assessed/approved by management and panel teams, whilst ensuring company adverse and adjudication standards are being adhered to.
• Maintain currency with all Boeing and Host Nation Data Protection/Security policies.
• Gather independent information from public records sources, and employment applications to determine if applicants meet the established screening standards for new hires and contingent labour personnel.
• Provide guidance, education, and direction to any selected background third-party supplier that is integrating its services into the background investigation program processes.
• Review background supplier’s research results for accuracy and thoroughness, ensuring quality oversight of work product.
• Support badging operations through badge production and by responding to badge requests and queries in a timely manner.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Candidate will need to satisfy Baseline Personnel Security Standard with a 5 years residency qualification.
• Candidate must have good communication skills, both oral and written, and be proficient with common IT programs.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks while functioning in a fast paced environment.
• Practices and procedures must be compatible with all relevant legislation.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• In-house or agency recruitment or vetting experience.
• Experience of Personnel Security or Audit/Compliance.

Other job related information:

• Position will report directly to Senior Manager Global Security Services.
• Current driving license and UK Passport required.
• You will be asked to provide proof of address and ID at interview stage.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options.
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan.
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks.
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week.
• 6x annual salary life insurance.
• Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development.
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tools and incentives.

Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift: Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom).

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, colour, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

Applications for this position will be accepted until May 15, 2026.