Security Vetting Support Officer

Line Up Aviation; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Line Up Aviation is seeking a Security Vetting Support Officer to join on a 12-month contract. The role covers vetting clearance processes, liaising with UKSV and external agencies, and managing security platforms. The position is based in Bolton with hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days remote.

BPSS experience preferred; full SC to be completed later. Excellent IT skills and attention to detail are essential to handle confidential enquiries and support security services.

Qualifications

• 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 and problems.
• Liaise with UKSV and other external agencies when appropriate.
• Experience of HMG BPSS and UKSV vetting processes

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment in obtaining security clearances and checks.
• Manage confidential and complex vetting enquiries.
• Be point of contact for vetting issues and 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.
• Support the Personnel Security Manager in the Vetting Strategy implementation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

IT proficiency

Tools

Vetting Databases

Microsoft Office

IT platforms

Job description

Security Vetting Support Officer (BBBH18802) Bolton, England

Salary: GBP26.85 - GBP26.85 per hour

Our client has an opportunity for a Security Vetting Support Officer to join them on an initial 12-month contract. You will be part of a highly motivated and progressive team who are the first layer of security in ensuring any personnel risks are identified and managed.

Role: Security Vetting Support Officer Location: Stevenage or Bolton Hours: Full Time – 2 days a week in the office, 3 days from home Hourly Rate: £26.85 per hour via Umbrella – inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required to start. Full SC will be completed thereafter

What you’ll be doing:

• Support Recruitment in obtaining security clearances and checks for all new employees.
• Supporting with the management of 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.
• In addition, you will be required to support the Personnel Security Manager in the successful implementation of the Vetting Strategy. Your role will be diverse and fast-paced as you support the department and business in achieving its objectives and reducing risk to the organisation.
• Experience of HMG BPSS and UKSV vetting processes
• Strong IT Skills including Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise work as required
• Professional meticulous approach, with a keen eye for detail
• Experienced on the use of electronic Vetting Databases and multi IT platforms
• 'Can do' positive attitude for success
• Right to live and work in the UK without restrictions
• Security Vetting DISA Course
• Experience and knowledge of MOD and defence industry
• Relevant vetting and Personnel Security experience or qualification
• Awareness and knowledge of recruitment and on boarding processes for defence industry
• Personnel Security awareness for the ongoing aftercare of security cleared staff
• Presentational experience for the delivery of training