Security Vetting Support Officer

Summary: The Security Vetting Support Officer role at a world-class defence organization in Bolton involves supporting the recruitment process by obtaining security clearances and managing vetting inquiries. This position requires collaboration with external agencies and the use of IT platforms to maintain security records. The role is hybrid, with two days on-site and three days remote work, and is initially contracted for 12 months. The position is classified as inside IR35 due to the use of an umbrella company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Recruitment in obtaining security clearances and checks for all new employees.
• Supporting with the management of confidential and complex vetting enquiries.
• Be point of contact for vetting issues/problems.
• Liaise with UKSV and other external agencies when appropriate.
• Work with external IT platform to obtain and update security clearances.
• Provide support to areas of Security Services.
• Lead on departmental projects for successful implementation to meet deadlines.
• Support the Personnel Security Manager in the successful implementation of the Vetting Strategy.

Key Skills:

• Experience of HMG BPSS and UKSV vetting processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise work as required.
• Professional meticulous approach, with a keen eye for detail.
• Experienced on the use of electronic Vetting Databases and multi IT platforms.
• Experience and knowledge of MOD and defence industry (desirable).
• Relevant vetting and Personnel Security experience or qualification (desirable).
• Awareness and knowledge of recruitment and onboarding processes for defence industry (desirable).
• Personnel Security awareness for the ongoing aftercare of security cleared staff (desirable).
• Presentational experience for the delivery of training (desirable).

Salary (Rate): £20

City: Bolton

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other