Senior Security Vetting Officer | Hybrid (2-3 days on-site)

MBDA UK Limited; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

MBDA UK Limited in Stevenage is seeking a Senior Security Vetting Officer on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will be part of a proactive team ensuring personnel security by obtaining and verifying appropriate clearances.

The role involves supporting recruitment vetting, handling confidential enquiries, liaising with UKSV and external agencies, and driving departmental projects to meet deadlines while promoting secure and compliant processes.

Qualifications

• Experience with HMG BPSS and UKSV vetting processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and positive attitude.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Meticulous with keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Support Recruitment in obtaining security clearances and checks for all new employees.
• Support 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

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

BPSS/UKSV vetting knowledge

Tools

Electronic Vetting Databases

Multi IT platforms

Job description

MBDA UK Limited in Stevenage is seeking a Senior Security Vetting Officer on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will be part of a proactive team ensuring personnel security by obtaining and verifying appropriate clearances.

The role involves supporting recruitment vetting, handling confidential enquiries, liaising with UKSV and external agencies, and driving departmental projects to meet deadlines while promoting secure and compliant processes.