Security Vetting & Records Coordinator

NAVANTIA UK; Appledore; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Navantia UK is seeking a Personnel Security Associate to support the delivery of a professional personnel security vetting service across our UK operations. You will help ensure clearances are progressed efficiently and sensitive information is handled with confidentiality and integrity.

You will manage applications, renewals and reviews, provide guidance to business areas, maintain auditable records, support joiner/mover/leaver processes, and uphold data protection and governance standards

Qualifications

• A good standard of general education, including GCSEs in English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above.
• Experience or vocational qualifications in administration, security or business support would be advantageous.
• Experience in administrative, customer service, security or business support roles.
• Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a regulated environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with a professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process security clearance applications, renewals and reviews in line with Navantia UK procedures and government requirements.
• Provide clear, timely advice on personnel security and vetting matters to business areas, employees, contractors and external organisations.
• Maintain accurate vetting records, databases, trackers and shared mailboxes; ensure information is current and auditable.
• Support joiner, mover and leaver processes and other personnel security activities across the wider Security function.
• Deliver a responsive and professional service to internal and external stakeholders across Navantia UK's sites and programmes.
• Contribute to team performance, service standards and continuous improvement while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Handle personal and security-sensitive information in line with data protection and company policy.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Learning new systems

Confidential information handling

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Navantia UK is seeking a Personnel Security Associate to support the delivery of a professional personnel security vetting service across our UK operations. You will help ensure clearances are progressed efficiently and sensitive information is handled with confidentiality and integrity.

You will manage applications, renewals and reviews, provide guidance to business areas, maintain auditable records, support joiner/mover/leaver processes, and uphold data protection and governance standards