Senior Security Vetting Officer - Hybrid, 12m FTC

MBDA France société par actions simplifiée; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14% total contribution

Overtime paid

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Site facilities: subsidised meals & on

Free car parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a Senior Security Vetting Officer for a 12-month fixed-term contract in the UK. The role supports the first layer of security in identifying personnel risks and obtaining clearances.

Hybrid working 2–3 days on-site with competitive benefits and a company bonus depending on performance. Candidates should have BPSS/UKSV vetting experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a meticulous approach to confidential enquiries.

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 the use of 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 experience

UKSV vetting

Interpersonal skills

Detail orientation

Vetting databases

IT platforms

Tools

Electronic Vetting Databases

Multi IT platforms

Job description

MBDA is seeking a Senior Security Vetting Officer for a 12-month fixed-term contract in the UK. The role supports the first layer of security in identifying personnel risks and obtaining clearances.

Hybrid working 2–3 days on-site with competitive benefits and a company bonus depending on performance. Candidates should have BPSS/UKSV vetting experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a meticulous approach to confidential enquiries.