Security Assistant

Assystem; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern (2–3 days in/at

Job summary

Assystem in Bolton is seeking a Security Assistant to support vetting processes and site security. The role requires handling staff and contractor vetting, monitoring clearances and communicating policy updates. You will liaise with external agencies and maintain controls in a hybrid office setting.

The ideal candidate has experience with MS Office and a proactive, reliable approach, with the ability to gain and maintain UK security clearance at SC level as required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process vetting applications for staff and contractors, guiding on vetting types.
• Monitor security clearances and renewals.
• Communicate changes to vetting policies and procedures.
• Liaise with external agencies and verify clearances.
• Conduct thorough checks and maintain Personnel Security controls.
• Act as main contact for vetting and security enquiries with data protection in mind.
• Support security incident reporting and follow-up actions.
• Provide security support for key projects.
• Manage site-specific security duties, including issuing site passes.
• Support Security Department with communications and awareness campaigns.

Skills

MS Office

Job description

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Security Assistant

Location: Bolton

Working pattern: Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in the office

Key Responsibilities

• Process vetting applications for staff and contractors, providing guidance on all types of vetting.
• Monitor security clearances and ensure renewals are completed promptly.
• Communicate changes to vetting policies and procedures.
• Liaise with external agencies and verify internal and external clearances.
• Conduct thorough checks and maintain effective Personnel Security controls.
• Act as the main contact for vetting and security enquiries, handling information sensitively and in line with data protection requirements.
• Support security incident reporting, follow-up actions and lessons learned.
• Provide security support for key projects.
• Manage site-specific security responsibilities, including issuing site passes.
• Support the wider Security Department with general security activities, communications and awareness campaigns.

Qualifications

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Experienced user of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in a similar security role
• DISA Training

Person Specification

• Reliable and dependable
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Honest and trustworthy
• Well organised
• Able to meet deadlines and prioritise workload
• Methodical and accurate
• Able to gain and maintain the appropriate security clearance

Additional Information

Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.