Personnel Security Associate

Navantia Uk; Devon and Torbay; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 38.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Navantia UK is seeking a Personnel Security Associate to support the delivery of a professional personnel security vetting service across our UK operations. The role involves processing security clearance applications, maintaining records, and handling sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.

You will work with colleagues, contractors and external partners to ensure approvals are progressed efficiently and in line with government requirements, while contributing to continuous

Qualificações

• Experience in administrative, customer service, security or business support.
• Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and process security clearance applications, renewals and reviews.
• Provide clear, timely advice on personnel security and vetting matters.
• Maintain accurate vetting records, databases and trackers.
• Support joiner, mover and leaver processes and other personnel security activities.
• Deliver a responsive and professional service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to team performance, standards and continuous improvement.

Conhecimentos

Administration

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Data handling

Formação

GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above

Ferramentas

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Word

Excel

Descrição da vaga

Job Description

The Personnel Security Associate at Navantia UK, will support the delivery of an effective and professional personnel security vetting service across our UK operations. Working closely with colleagues, contractors and external partners, you will help ensure security clearances are progressed efficiently, records are maintained accurately and sensitive information is handled with the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage and process security clearance applications, renewals and reviews in line with Navantia UK procedures and applicable government security requirements.
• Provide clear, timely advice to Navantia UK business areas, employees, contractors and external organisations on personnel security and vetting matters.
• Maintain accurate vetting records, databases, trackers and shared mailboxes, ensuring information is current and auditable.
• Support joiner, mover and leaver processes and other personnel security activities across the wider Security function.
• Deliver a responsive and professional service to internal and external stakeholders across Navantia UK’s sites and programmes.
• Contribute to team performance, service standards and continuous improvement while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Handle personal and security-sensitive information in accordance with data protection, company policy and the need-to-know principle.

Qualifications

A good standard of general education, including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above. Relevant experience or vocational qualifications in administration, security or business support would be advantageous.

• Experience in an administrative, customer service, security or business support.
• Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work accurately in a regulated environment.
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel, and the ability to learn specialist systems.
• Experience of handling confidential or sensitive information and maintaining accurate, auditable records.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and helpful approach to stakeholders.
• An understanding of personnel security, government vetting or the defence sector would be an advantage.

Behaviours

• Delivering high-quality work in a fast paced environment to agreed timescales.
• Working collaboratively across teams and locations.
• Communicating clearly and professionally.
• Acting with integrity and protecting sensitive information.
• Taking ownership and supporting continuous improvement.

Our Values

• Service - Work as one to support our customers and communities
• Trust - Be reliable, upright, honest, accountable and transparent
• Excellence - Pursue excellence through continuous improvement, innovation and high standards in a safe manner
• Agility - Adapt quickly and efficiently to change
• Dedication - Stay committed to our ethical standards and goals
• You - Value and empower one another as the foundation of our success

***Please note as part of the onboarding process all candidates will need to complete BPSS security clearance***

We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.

We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.