Security Vetting Officer in Glasgow

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. WSP’s Vetting & Personnel Security function sits within the Security Management team and delivers a vetting service to both internal and external clients. This ensures personnel security risks are identified and managed appropriately with the aim of protecting our client’s most sensitive assets.

As a WSP Security Vetting Officer, you will play a key role in providing an excellent vetting service to our clients while supporting WSP’s wider business in all elements of Personnel Security. The role will assure the efficient operation of personnel screening and vetting processes, prioritising tasks where required to ensure seamless delivery of an effective Personnel Security capability.

A Little More About Your Role

• Ensure all vetting and screening requirements are satisfied and compliant with both internal policy and external contractual and regulatory obligations (e.g. HM Government BPSS, Defence Security, National Security Vetting (NSV), Aviation Security and Nuclear sector).
• Coordinating the governance and delivery of Aviation security vetting processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation and effective stakeholder coordination across various Aviation projects.
• Provide timely advice and support to WSP’s project teams in all areas of Personnel Security, escalating to the Security Vetting Supervisor/Personnel Security Manager in areas of doubt.
• Assist WSP’s Personnel Security Manager with the implementation of an insider threat governance and risk management framework and support the investigation of insider threat incidents.
• Support all aspects of National Security Vetting procedures including aftercare processes.
• Assist with reporting and audits for internal and external purposes.
• Liaise and collaborate with HR and Project teams to fulfil vetting requirements and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Support WSP’s security awareness programme by encouraging security-conscious behaviours and continually improving WSP’s overall security culture.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Hold SC clearance or the ability to achieve it. (Essential)
• Previous security vetting experience (Desirable)
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise workload and deliver to tight timescales.
• Possess attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel, HR and vetting systems desirable.
• Possess a professional and confident manner to maintain confidentiality and integrity.
• A highly motivated and driven individual that adopts a flexible and adaptable approach.
• A proactive individual with the ability to take initiative and a keen interest in personal and professional development.
• Ability to develop and manage processes to create continuous improvement and efficiencies.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.