Security Vetting Officer 12 month FTC

Help us to make a world of difference. Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

The Security Vetting Officer will ensure that all current vetting requirements of Head Office are met. The role will be required to ensure the security office is functioning efficiently and meets the requirements of the Urenco Head Office and that vetting procedures and vetting aftercare are met in accordance with Governmental and Regulatory legislation and security standards. This includes but is not limited to:

• Security clearances
• Maintaining procedures and security intranet page
• Travel advice
• Distribution of Security information
• Maintaining records
• Providing general security advice

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide and ensure all current vetting and future vetting requirements are met in line with HMG and Regulatory requirements.
• Advise and update all personnel via established communication methods of changes in security vetting procedures, policy and company compliance where appropriate.
• Complete mandatory document audits and ensure the safe and secure destruction of such documents whilst having regard for the data protection act and other relevant legislation.
• Manage the Head Office Personnel Security travel administration.
• Act as a point of contact for all staff and contractors for vetting and general enquiries either in person or via a central mailbox.
• Administer Employee and Contractor Security clearances (SC / DV) for Head Office on UKSV.
• Update and maintain the security intranet page.
• Liaise with comms to improve security culture and send messages out on the HUB Head office newsletter and internal office information screens.
• Liaise with Info Sec and Export Control.
• Manage the Head Office Personnel Security travel administration, including provision of briefings/guidance (approvals where necessary) to employees going on foreign travel, maintenance of records and associated correspondence with ONR.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• Knowledge and experience of vetting procedures for the Civil Nuclear Industry.
• Knowledge and experience of processes within HMG and UKSV.
• Proficient in the use of SAP, email and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong inter-personal skills and patience to communicate complicated Governmental and regulatory procedures.

What can you expect from us?

• Salary: £40,598 - £45,109.
• Annual leave of 27 days per annum.
• A generous bonus scheme based on achievement of personal and company objectives.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies, including access to Bright Horizons Back-Up Care.
• A defined contribution pension scheme: contributions start at 4% (employee) and 10% (employer).
• Hybrid Working Pattern: up to two days working remotely on average per week.
• Flexible start and finish times, with a 1.30pm finish on Fridays.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection.
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• The opportunity to join our private medical and dental insurance schemes.
• Education and training support.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive.