Senior Security Vetting Officer

MBDA; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension plan

Overtime

Flexi leave

Flexible working

Parental leave

Facilities

Healthcare plan

Job summary

MBDA in Bolton is recruiting a Senior Security Vetting Officer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role supports recruitment and vetting to ensure security clearances for personnel across the UK.

You will work in a dynamic, hybrid environment with 2–3 days on-site, manage BPSS processes, liaise with UKSV and external agencies, and contribute to safeguarding operations while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience of HMG BPSS and UKSV vetting processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude for success.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise work as required.
• Professional meticulous approach, with a keen eye for detail.
• Experienced on electronic Vetting Databases and multi IT platforms.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

BPSS vetting

Stakeholder liaison

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Vetting Databases

UKSV liaison tools

Job description

Bolton

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the dynamic and vibrant environment of security vetting. This is a crucial area of the business which supports the delivery of security cleared personnel!

Salary: up to £35,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 to 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. You typically need 5 years of continuous UK residency. Not having spent five years in the UK may not automatically disqualify you, but please be aware we cannot guarantee the outcome of the security clearance process and this may impact your ability to work for MBDA; these are processed on a case by case basis.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

Senior Security Vetting Officer - 12 month Fixed Term 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.

• 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.

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience of HMG BPSS and UKSV vetting processes
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude for success
• 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

Desirable, but not essential:

• 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

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