11527 - Vetting Support Officer - South East & London

Ministry of Justice; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in the UK is seeking a Vetting Support Officer to foster relationships with local Vetting Contact Points and support the regional rollout of vetting initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organised, with excellent interpersonal skills, and passionate about stakeholder engagement. This role promises fantastic development opportunities in operational support and community building.

Qualifications

• Highly organised individual.
• Passionate about supporting others.
• Keen to develop skills in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Regularly visit regional sites to foster relationships with local VCPs.
• Provide hands-on assistance with vetting queries.
• Encourage knowledge sharing among VCPs.
• Ensure communication between central and local teams.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Motivated and enthusiastic

Networking and stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Title: Vetting Support Officer – South East & London

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 on an initial 2-year posting 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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.