Security Assistant

Assystem; Royton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Job summary

Assystem is recruiting a Security Assistant to support Personnel Security activities, focusing on vetting, aftercare and compliance. The role reports to the Personnel Security Manager and operates on a hybrid pattern with 2–3 days in the Bolton office.

Key duties include processing vetting applications, managing clearances, communicating policy changes, liaising with agencies and maintaining security controls.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

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.
• 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.

Skills

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Security Assistant

Reporting to the Personnel Security Manager, the Security Assistant will support the company’s Personnel Security activities, with a focus on security vetting, aftercare and security compliance.

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.