National Security Vetting Administrator: Vetting Operations

Ministry of Justice; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice is recruiting a Vetting Administrator to join the newly established Personnel Security Team. The role focuses on end-to-end NSV processes, sponsorship of NSV applications, and maintaining accurate records to support high-quality personnel security services across the MOJ estate.

The post holder will provide administrative support to senior managers, manage the NSV mailbox, run reports, and coordinate aftercare and data updates, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and

Qualifications

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the department and senior managers.
• Manage the NSV Team mailbox with timely, professional responses to queries.
• Sponsor NSV applications via the UKSV NSVS Portal, including reminders and unlocking accounts.
• Maintain accurate NSV records including transfers and updates.
• Process and log Aftercare Security Assessment Forms (ASAFs) and related docs.
• Generate, review, and act on reports from internal/external systems.
• Maintain resources like NSV contact list, Vetting Matrix, and SharePoint Hub.
• Support departmental projects and administrative initiatives as required.
• Respond to team needs by taking on additional administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the department and senior managers.
• Sponsor all Ministry of Justice NSV applications via the UKSV NSVS Portal, including issuing reminders and unlocking accounts or reissuing timed-out links.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all NSV applications and changes.
• Process and log ASAFs and other relevant documentation.
• Generate, review, and action reports from internal and external systems.
• Maintain NSV resources and SharePoint Hub; support project delivery as needed.

Skills

Administrative accuracy

Communication skills

Time management

Report generation

Tools

UKSV NSVS Portal

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

Ministry of Justice is recruiting a Vetting Administrator to join the newly established Personnel Security Team. The role focuses on end-to-end NSV processes, sponsorship of NSV applications, and maintaining accurate records to support high-quality personnel security services across the MOJ estate.

The post holder will provide administrative support to senior managers, manage the NSV mailbox, run reports, and coordinate aftercare and data updates, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and