Security Vetting Specialist – Hybrid/Remote

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

World Class Defence Organisation is seeking a Security Vetting Officer subcontractor for an initial 12-month contract. The role is hybrid, with 2 days onsite and the remainder from home in the UK.

Rate: £26.85 per hour. Overtime applies after 37 hours. Inside IR35 (Umbrella). Typical hours: Mon–Thu 08:30–17:00, Fri 08:30–14:00/16:00 depending on Week A/B. The role supports vetting processes and liaison with UKSV and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience of HMG BPSS and UKSV vetting processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in a high-pressure environment.
• Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Professional meticulous approach with attention to detail.
• Experience with electronic Vetting Databases and multiple IT platforms.
• Desirable: MOD/defence industry knowledge.
• Awareness of recruitment and onboarding processes for defence industry.

Responsibilities

• Support Recruitment in obtaining security clearances and checks for all new employees.
• Manage confidential and complex vetting enquiries.
• Be point of contact for vetting issues/problems.
• Liaise with UKSV and other external agencies when appropriate.
• Work with external IT platform to obtain and update security clearances.
• Provide support to areas of Security Services.
• Lead on departmental projects for successful implementation to meet deadlines.

Skills

HMG BPSS vetting

UKSV vetting processes

Interpersonal skills

Prioritise under pressure

Attention to detail

Vetting IT platforms

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation is seeking a Security Vetting Officer subcontractor for an initial 12-month contract. The role is hybrid, with 2 days onsite and the remainder from home in the UK.

Rate: £26.85 per hour. Overtime applies after 37 hours. Inside IR35 (Umbrella). Typical hours: Mon–Thu 08:30–17:00, Fri 08:30–14:00/16:00 depending on Week A/B. The role supports vetting processes and liaison with UKSV and external agencies.