Security Vetting Support Officer

Line Up Aviation; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Line Up Aviation is seeking a Security Vetting Support Officer in Stevenage/Bolton to join a proactive team ensuring personnel risks are identified and managed. The role is hybrid: 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, on an initial 12-month contract.

You will support recruitment in security clearances, manage confidential vetting enquiries, liaise with UKSV and external agencies, and lead Vetting Strategy projects to reduce risk and ensure timely clearance for staff.

Qualifications

• Experience of HMG BPSS and UKSV vetting processes.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support Recruitment in obtaining security clearances and checks for new employees.
• Manage confidential and complex vetting enquiries.
• Be the point of contact for vetting issues and problems.
• Liaise with UKSV and external agencies when appropriate.
• Work with external IT platform to obtain and update security clearances.
• Provide support to Security Services areas and projects.
• Lead departmental projects to meet deadlines.
• Support the Personnel Security Manager in implementing Vetting Strategy.

Skills

BPSS Vetting

UKSV experience

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Working under pressure

Tools

Vetting databases

IT platforms

Job description

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.

Essential Requirements:

• 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

Desirable Requirements:

• 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