Lead Vetting Controller; SC Cleared

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented SC Cleared Vetting Lead to help us build a best in class vetting capability. This role is pivotal to ensure we maintain the highest standards of security, compliance, and onboarding excellence across the UK, with a distinct focus on government and police vetting.

• You’ll be an expert within our organisation, able to lead the way on vetting best practice and demonstrate to colleagues at all levels the importance and value of an exemplar vetting service.
• Oversee the compliance, management and maintenance of all national security clearances, including BPSS, CTC, SC, DV, and police vetting (NPPV2/3).
• Develop training materials to educate clearance holders to ensure a comprehensive understanding of their responsibilities and best practices in behaviour.
• Implement a new record keeping system to enhance efficiency and data integrity.
• Design and implement internal policies that foster a strong culture of security and compliance.
• Regularly roll out training for policy/ process change, using the most effective engagement channels.

• Own and implement vetting processes across the full employee lifecycle– from onboarding to maintenance and aftercare.
• Ensure all vetting processes are executed to a consistently high standard.
• Make final decisions on flagged screening results, helping to navigate any appeals or gather supplementary evidence where required.
• Audit new customer contracts and projects to determine appropriate vetting requirements, including reviewing SALs.
• Reporting and tracking of costs involved in managing clearances
• Lead vetting responses for internal / external audits
• Line manage the Vetting Specialist, providing guidance and support.

• Provide expert advice to line managers and department heads on vetting processes and policy interpretation.
• Keep senior leaders informed to support timely project assignments and resource planning.
• Act as the senior liaison for external customers regarding their specific vetting processes.
• Escalation point for our Vetting Specialist, handling complex applicant queries and ensuring vetting requests are valid and justified.

• Represent the company on national vetting working groups and maintain current knowledge through appropriate platforms.
• Ensure all clearance data is securely managed and sensitive government information is handled in accordance with national security protocols.

• Extensive experience in UK security vetting and screening operations.
• Deep understanding of National Security Vetting (BPSS, CTC, SC, DV) and Police Vetting (NPPV2/3).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate challenges and identify effective solutions.
• Ability to work unsupervised and have a proactive approach and decisive.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Human Resources and Project Management

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• Government Administration
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Aldermaston, England, United Kingdom
• London, England, United Kingdom
• Lewisham, England, United Kingdom
• Bradford, England, United Kingdom
• Darlington, England, United Kingdom
• Stockport, England, United Kingdom
• Oxford, England, United Kingdom
• Reading, England, United Kingdom
• Harrogate, England, United Kingdom
• Greenwich, England, United Kingdom
• Horsham, England, United Kingdom
• Slough, England, United Kingdom
• Surrey, England, United Kingdom
• London, England, United Kingdom
• Oxford, England, United Kingdom
• Reading, England, United Kingdom
• Isleworth, England, United Kingdom
• Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom
• Frimley, England, United Kingdom
• Oldham, England, United Kingdom
• London, England, United Kingdom
• Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
• West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
• London, England, United Kingdom
• Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
• Northampton, England, United Kingdom

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