Security Vetting Officer

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Birmingham is seeking an individual for a 13-month fixed-term role within its Security Clearance team. Responsibilities include managing security clearance requests, liaising with government stakeholders, and ensuring the integrity of sensitive data. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and an understanding of UK Government clearances, though the latter is preferred rather than required. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and collaborative improvement within the team.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail, especially when processing high volumes of work.
• Ability to manage expectations and escalate as necessary.
• Knowledge of UK Government clearances or understanding of clearance vetting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security clearance requests for PwC applicants.
• Provide responsive professional advice to queries.
• Produce regular standardised Management Information reports.
• Share knowledge and best practices to foster collaboration.

Skills

CCTV

Customer Service

Communication skills

Computer Skills

ICD Coding

Military Experience

Law Enforcement

NIST Standards

Security

Writing Skills

Job description

Job Description & Summary

Please note : This is a 13 month Fixed Term Opportunity

PwCs Security Clearance team manages all UK Government clearances above BPSS supporting business needs and government clients. All PwC staff working with Government or Public Sector clients must meet BPSS standards. For sensitive work the team initiates higher-level clearances such as CTC AC SC DV or Police vetting.

If successful youre responsibilities will include end-to-end clearance processing aftercare database management within secure systems and liaising with government stakeholders and vetting agencies.

This dynamic role offers opportunities to develop organisational and coordination skills through on-the-job learning and tailored training.

What your days will look like :

• Oversee security clearance requests for PwC applicants handle daily actions and aftercare responsibilities coordinate with client security teams and vetting agencies and manage business cases and additional information as needed.
• Provide responsive professional advice by addressing queries in the team mailbox and coordinating with both internal PwC teams and external client teams to ensure effective communication and support.
• Produce regular standardised Management Information (MI) reports to present insights and trends to Government Healthcare industry boards and firmwide Security Controllers while also performing regular data integrity checks and data cleansing to maintain high-quality information in the clearance database.
• Share knowledge and best practice across the team fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in processes and service delivery.

The role is for you if :

• you are comfortable working independently and across multiple casessimultaneously
• you maintain a high attention to detail especially when processing high volumes of work
• you can effectively manage expectations and escalate to firmwide Security Controllers where necessary
• you are resilient and proactive with a positive agile attitude towards changing demands and peaks / troughs in workload
• you can adhere to strict data protection protocols and handle sensitive information appropriately
• you have a knowledge of UK Government clearances or an understanding of clearance vetting(preferred not essential)

Please note : If successful you will be required to complete the UK Governments security vetting process (HMG security vetting) to ensure compliance with government standards and to safely handle sensitive information.

Education (if blank degree and / or field of study not specified)

Degrees / Field of Study required :

Degrees / Field of Study preferred :

Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Communication Confidential Information Handling Conflict Resolution Coordinating Staff Creativity Data Quality Documentation Administration Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Employee Data Management Employee Engagement Strategies Employee Life Cycle Employee Relations Employee Terminations HR Software Human Resources (HR) Metrics Human Resources (HR) Policies Human Resources (HR) Service Delivery Human Resources (HR) Shared Services Human Resources Assistance 11 more

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Government Clearance Required

No

Job Posting End Date

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

CCTV,Customer Service,Communication skills,Computer Skills,ICD Coding,Military Experience,Law Enforcement,NIST Standards,Security,DoD Experience,RMF,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1