Vetting Analyst

Northumbria Police; Bedlington; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization is seeking a Vetting Analyst to join their Professional Standards Department. The successful candidate will conduct vetting for new and current staff, ensuring integrity and public trust. This role includes remote working options and opportunities for professional development. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential. Excellent benefits such as generous leave and a market-leading pension scheme are offered.

Benefits

26 days’ leave

NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible working options

Public sector pension scheme

Access to private healthcare

Qualifications

• Ability to make robust decisions based on research and information.
• Experience in research in a professional or educational setting preferred.
• Ability to work part of a team and adapt to workload demands.

Responsibilities

• Research and prepare vetting reports to the highest standard.
• Interrogate relevant systems and information for vetting.
• Review and process vetting applications for compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain audit trails.
• Liaise with external stakeholders on vetting matters.
• Act as point of contact for vetting issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning and organization

Communication

Integrity and confidentiality

Job description

Salary: Band 5, £27,531 - £28,653

Location: Agile working with one day a week at Bedlington Police Station
(This role supports agile working, with the flexibility to work remotely. However, the successful candidate will be required to attend the Bedlington office one day per week, and occasionally for meetings, training, or other business needs as required.)

Hours/Contract:Permanent 37 hours per week.

Working for #TeamNP

Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.

As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.

As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer,we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.

Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.

Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.

The role

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Professional Standards Department as a Vetting Analyst.

Our busy team complete vetting for all new colleagues joining the Force, current employees, contractors, volunteers and partnership workers. We make difficult decisions that protect our Force and maintain public trust – ensuring that we operate with the utmost integrity and professionalism.

We’re looking for a self-motivated individual to join our team in a varied role where no two days or cases are the same. You’ll be providing a high standard of vetting service that meets the needs of the organisation, reduces risk and protects the public. This is an important role where you’ll need to work to a high standard and be able to carry out detailed research and make sound decisions. You’ll be researching, collating information, preparing reports and making decisions in line with Vetting Code of Practice, Vetting Authorised Professional Practice, guidance and local force policies.You’ll need to be a problem solver who enjoys collating and using information to deliver effective results.

This role will give you the opportunity to develop your investigative skills and you’ll get an amazing sense of achievement knowing that you are part of a team that make the North East a better place to live, work and visit.

What you’ll do

• Research and preparing vetting reports to the highest standard. Recording these accurately on the vetting database
• Interrogate relevant systems and information in line with the College of Policing Code of Vetting Practice, Authorised Professional Practice and, force vetting policy to undertake research into individuals.
• Reviewing and processing vetting applications to ensure they are complete and comply with force policy and procedure.
• Carrying out risk assessments using the information gathered and ensuring auditable rationale is produced for vetting decisions.
• Liaising with external stakeholders to ensure vetting is carried out fairly and consistently.
• Identifying cases where information needs further assessing prior to decision making.
• Acting as point of contact for vetting matters, assisting with candidate interviews and carrying out telephone enquiries.
• Supporting other forces with vetting requests

What you’ll bring

• The ability to problem-solve and make robust decisions using information you have researched and collated.
• Strong planning and organisation skills – you’ll have a busy workload that will need to prioritise and deliver on.
• Be a confident communicator, both orally and in written reports
• Possess and maintain high levels of integrity and confidentiality, demonstrating a responsible attitude towards information gathered.
• You’ll be good at working as part of a team but also able to adapt to working alone and to time scale targets.
• We’d love for you to have experience of carrying out research either in a professional or educational setting but it’s not essential as training will be provided.

We know it's important for you to feel that you're not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contactAngela Reedby email [e-mail]

What we offer

• 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
• NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
• Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
• Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force
• Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
• Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
• We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
• Access to gyms in some stations
• Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to volunteer in local community

Just so you know

Candidates with priority status will be given precedence for this role over other applicants.

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of aVetting Analystwith #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.

The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face to face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.

We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview.

If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us [e-mail] any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.

Use of AI in Applications: At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives.

If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete aManagement Vetting (MV)/ Security Clearance (SC) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 yearsto ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.

Terms of appointment

This is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period.

If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.