North East and Yorkshire Vetting Support Officer

Overview

Job Title:

Vetting Support Officer – North East & Yorkshire
Directorate:
Directorate of Security
Team:
Risk and Capabilities Unit (RaCU)
Grade: HMPPS Band 3

We are seeking enthusiastic and highly organised individuals to join our team as Regional Support Officers to support the regional rollout of Routine & Responsive Vetting across HMPPS. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in strengthening local engagement with Vetting Contact Points (VCPs) across both prison and probation sites. You will help build a vibrant VCP community where learning, collaboration, and best practice can be shared and celebrated.

• Site Engagement:
  Regularly visit regional sites to foster relationships with local VCPs and support the development of a connected and collaborative community
• Practical Support:
  Provide hands-on assistance to staff with vetting queries, acting as a trusted point of contact between sites and the wider vetting team.
• Community Building:
  Encourage knowledge sharing and peer support among VCPs to strengthen local capability and consistency.
• Stakeholder Liaison:
  Represent the vetting team regionally, ensuring clear communication and feedback loops between central and local teams.

• A highly organised individual with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Someone who is motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about supporting others.
• A natural listener who can build trust and rapport with staff across diverse settings.
• An individual keen to develop their networking and stakeholder engagement skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.

This role offers a fantastic development opportunity for those looking to broaden their experience in operational support, stakeholder engagement, and community building.

Please note this is a 2-year posting.