Security Vetting Administrator

The purpose of the role

To work within the Security Management Team to ensure that Security Vetting Applications are processed in an accurate, timely and confidential manner, ensuring compliance with legislation standards and company procedures

• Process new vetting applications within the timescales specified.
• Work proactively to ensure that candidates are security cleared as quickly as possible.
• Communicate and liaise effectively with all personnel, contractors, business partners and key stakeholders.
• Assist with the management of the aftercare vetting processes for the required clearance level.
• Ensure accuracy, diplomacy and data protection is maintained when collecting and processing personal data.
• Provide help and guidance to candidates and when necessary, chase candidates for additional information.
• Provide help, support and guidance on Security Vetting to other business areas as required.
• Any other duties as required by the Security Management Team/Defence department

• PC Literate – Microsoft Office
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• Reliable and well organised
• Proactive
• Able to work within company and client procedures and standards
• Team player with a flexible and confident approach to work

• Previous experience in a Security Vetting role would be desirable but not essential
• Administrative qualification would be desirable but not essential
• Must be willing to obtain SC (Security Check)