11529 - Vetting Support Officer - South West & Wales

Ministry of Justice; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a Vetting Support Officer to engage with local Vetting Contact Points in the South West & Wales. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include site engagement, providing support for vetting queries, and fostering a collaborative community. This role offers a unique opportunity for those interested in operational support and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Highly organised individual with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about supporting others.
• Natural listener who can build trust and rapport.
• Keen to develop networking and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Regularly visit regional sites to foster relationships with VCPs.
• Provide hands-on assistance with vetting queries.
• Encourage knowledge sharing among VCPs.
• Represent the vetting team regionally.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Motivated and enthusiastic attitude

Ability to build trust and rapport

Strong organisational skills

Job description

Job Title: Vetting Support Officer – South West & Wales

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.