Vetting Engagement Manager - South West & Wales

HM Prison and Probation Service; Newport; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Vetting Engagement Manager for South West & Wales to lead stakeholder engagement for the Routine and Responsive Vetting programme. This role includes delivering site-based support, conducting awareness sessions, and managing a small team. Ideal candidates will possess strong engagement skills and the ability to work independently across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and forward-thinking attitude required.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a geographically dispersed team.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver site-based support and coordinate regional events.
• Run awareness sessions to improve understanding of the new vetting model.
• Oversee regional assurance checks and manage a team of Vetting Support Officers.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team management

Coaching

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

Job description

Job Title: Vetting Engagement Manager – South West & Wales

Directorate: Directorate of Security

Team: Risk and Capabilities Unit (RaCU)

Duration: Loan/Secondment/Fixed Term – 2 years

Grade: HMPPS Band 6

We are pleased to offer an exciting new opportunity for a Regional Engagement Manager to join the Personnel Security Countermeasures Team on an initial two-year posting. This brand-new post will play a vital role in supporting the national rollout and implementation of the Routine and Responsive Vetting (RRV) programme across HMPPS. The role is central to leading stakeholder engagement within regions, helping operational teams understand the importance of vetting and safeguarding the service.

You will be responsible for delivering site-based support, coordinating regional events, and running awareness sessions to improve understanding and capability around the new vetting model. You will also oversee regional assurance checks, contribute to audit and governance structures, and manage a small team of Band 3 Vetting Support Officers.

We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and able to work independently while supporting a geographically dispersed team. You should be confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including local management teams, and skilled in coaching and supporting sites through change. The ability to see the bigger picture and communicate effectively. This role will involve regular travel and need to visit prison and probation sites within your region.