Security Receptionist

Jll; Derby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate service provider is looking for a detail-oriented receptionist to manage security clearance processes for a client. The role involves delivering security validation while overseeing reception operations in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include responding to vetting queries, processing security requests, and managing visitor access. Ideal candidates will have reception experience in a corporate setting, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception work within a corporate environment.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Confident managing sensitive information with appropriate discretion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver security clearance validation while maintaining rigorous security protocols.
• Oversee shared inbox and respond to various vetting queries.
• Produce monthly statistics and reports.

Skills

Security clearance validation

Reception experience in a corporate environment

Data entry

Communication skills

Organisational abilities

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook Email

Job description

A security-focused receptionist who oversees clearance verification for our client Rolls‑Royce for multiple secure facilities. You will be responsible for processing security clearances, validating personnel credentials, and maintaining rigorous security protocols while delivering professional customer service. You will oversee secure reception operations, validate security clearances for all personnel, and support the security team in controlling facility access, including processing visitors for business meetings and managing security‑sensitive requirements.

What This Job Involves

• Deliver security clearance validation while maintaining rigorous security protocols.
• Experience in reception work within a corporate environment.
• Oversee shared inbox and respond to various vetting queries.
• Conduct security clearance validation across multiple sites.
• Validate personnel security clearances and issue security passes to external personnel and contractors.
• Work within standardised security vetting procedures across all corporate facilities.
• Produce monthly statistics and reports.
• Process personnel security requests through Security Vetting Systems.
• Build positive relations with colleagues, guests and clients.
• Interact with all levels of personnel, including Senior Executives within the client organisation.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and aptitude for developing a career within security administration in a dynamic front‑of‑house environment.
• Precise and prompt data entry capabilities, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook E‑mail).
• Outstanding time‑management and organisational abilities with the capacity to prioritise multiple tasks with varying deadlines.
• Exceptional communication capabilities, with a personable nature and determination to excel in a fast‑paced and forward‑thinking business environment.
• Be prepared to attend relevant training as required.

What We're Looking For

• Highly systematic and detail‑focused, with a structured approach to work.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.
• Confident managing sensitive information with appropriate discretion.
• Strong administrative capabilities and the ability to handle multiple priorities.