Security & Vetting Administrator

Security & Vetting Administrator

Location:

Stevenage

Contract:

12-Month Contract

Pay: £15.74 per hour PAYE / £21.06 per hour Umbrella

SC Clearance Required (or eligible)

We are currently recruiting for a Security & Vetting Administrator to join a leading organisation within the Defence & Aerospace sector. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regulated, security-focused environment supporting critical national infrastructure programmes. This role will suit someone with strong administrative experience in security, vetting, compliance, or regulated environments who thrives in a structured and confidential setting.

You will support the delivery of site-based personnel security and vetting activities, ensuring compliance with government security standards and contractual obligations.

• Processing security clearance and BPSS applications
• Managing starters, movers and leavers vetting activities
• Maintaining secure records and vetting databases
• Staff pass, badge and vehicle pass administration
• Supporting visitor management processes
• Updating access control systems
• Handling change in circumstances and aftercare reporting
• Producing weekly and monthly KPI/security reports
• Supporting security induction delivery for new starters
• Acting as a key point of contact for vetting-related enquiries

Essential:

• Experience in security vetting, personnel security, compliance, or regulated administration
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive data
• Confident IT skills and database experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to obtain (or already hold) UK Security Check (SC) clearance
• British nationality (due to clearance requirements)

Desirable:

• Previous experience within Defence, Aerospace, Government, or similar secure environments
• Knowledge of BPSS, UKSV processes, or List X requirements
• Experience working with access control systems

• 37 hours per week
• 4.5-day week
• Standard business hours between 7am–7pm (agreed with manager)
• No regular travel required

Job Title:

Security & Vetting Administrator

Company: SOLOS Consultants Ltd

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire

Posted:
Feb 26th 2026

Closes:
Mar 29th 2026

Sector:
Military, Emergency & Government

Contract:

Contract

Hours:

Full Time