Security Vetting Officer

Urenco Global; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Security Vetting Officer for a 12-month fixed term contract in Westminster. You will ensure compliance with vetting procedures, manage travel administration, and handle personnel security clearances. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of vetting in the Civil Nuclear Industry, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office. The role offers competitive salary, annual leave, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Salary £40,598 - £45,109

27 days annual leave

Generous bonus scheme

Defined contribution pension scheme

Up to two days remote working

Flexible benefits package

Paid time off for volunteering

Private medical and dental insurance

Education and training support

Qualifications

• Experience with vetting procedures and legislation.
• Ability to communicate complicated procedures effectively.
• Proficiency in using SAP and Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with vetting requirements.
• Update personnel on security vetting procedures.
• Manage document audits and secure destruction of documents.
• Act as primary contact for vetting inquiries.
• Administer security clearances for employees and contractors.
• Maintain the security intranet page.

Skills

Knowledge of vetting procedures for the Civil Nuclear Industry

Familiarity with HMG and UKSV processes

Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office

Strong inter-personal skills

Job description

We're looking for a Security Vetting Officer. 12 month FTC, Based at our Paddington site, you'll be reporting directly to the Head of Security and Safety, working in a team of Security vetting officers, the job holder will ensure that all current vetting requirements of Head Office are met. The role will be required to ensure the security office is functioning efficiently and meets the requirements of the Urenco Head Office and that vetting procedures and vetting aftercare are met in an accordance with Governmental and Regulatory legislature and security standards. This includes but is not limited to Security clearances, maintaining procedures and security intranet page, travel advice, distribution of Security information, maintaining records and providing general security advice. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. At Urenco we're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what were looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

What you'll do:

• To provide and ensure all current vetting and future vetting requirements are met in line with HMG and Regulatory requirements.
• To advise and update all personnel via established communication methods of changes in security vetting procedures, policy and company compliance where appropriate.
• Completing mandatory document audits and to ensure the safe and secure destruction of such documents whilst having regard for the data protection act and other relevant legislation.
• Manage the Head Office Personnel Security travel administration.
• To act as a point of contact for all staff and contractors for vetting and general enquiries either in person or via a central mailbox.
• Administer Employee and Contractor Security clearances (SC / DV) for Head Office on UKSV.
• Update and maintain the security intranet page.
• Liaise with comms to improve security culture and send messages out on the HUB Head office newsletter and internal office information screens.
• Liaise with Info Sec and Export Control.
• Manage the Head Office Personnel Security travel administration, including provision of briefings/guidance (approvals where necessary) to employees going on foreign travel, maintenance of records and associated correspondence with ONR.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience of vetting procedures for the Civil Nuclear Industry.
• Knowledge and experience of processes within HMG and UKSV.
• Proficient in the use of SAP, email and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong inter-personal skills and patience to communicate complicated Governmental and regulatory procedures.

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper.

Benefits:

• Salary £40598 - £45109
• Annual leave of 27 days per annum.
• A generous bonus scheme based on achievement of personal and company objectives.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies, including access to Bright Horizons Back-Up Care, which provides UK employees with emergency care options when regular arrangements fall through.
• A defined contribution pension scheme: contributions start at 4% (employee) and 10% (employer).
• Hybrid Working Pattern: up to two days working remotely on average per week. Flexible start and finish times, with a 1.30pm finish on Fridays.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you'll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle.
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• The opportunity to join our private medical and dental insurance schemes.
• Education and training. We take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce: As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.