VodafoneThree - Vetting Compliance Officer

Vodafone Group; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Vetting Compliance Officer to join their National Security Vetting team in Newbury. This role is pivotal for ensuring compliance with National Security Vetting obligations while maintaining strong relationships with government partners. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a working knowledge of security vetting practices. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between office and remote work.

Benefits

Excellent salary and bonuses

Up to 28 days of paid leave

Personalized benefits package

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of National Security Vetting and pre‑employment screening.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders.
• Eligible for SC level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage security vetting records and applications.
• Validate applications for security clearance.
• Act as point of contact for external parties.
• Ensure ongoing compliance for cleared personnel.

Skills

National Security Vetting

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

SharePoint and Office 365 proficiency

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Newbury + *Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

*Hybrid

We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here.

We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Join us at the heart of our business in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

What you’ll do

We’re recruiting for a Vetting Compliance Officer to join our National Security Vetting team, here at VodafoneThree.

The National Security Vetting Team, part of the VodafoneThree Government Security Team, is responsible for ensuring that VodafoneThree meets its National Security Vetting obligations for law enforcement, national security, critical national infrastructure, Government contracts and VodafoneThree’s own policy standards.

The activity of ensuring these requirements are in place, is undertaken by a team of Vetting Compliance Officers, who support all areas of the business by providing advisory services as well as in the management and implementation of our own National Security Vetting (NSV) policy. This policy must align with a number of legislative frameworks, some of which include the Government Functional Standard GovS 007 and the Industry Personnel Security Assurance Standard (IPSA).

As a Vetting Compliance Officer, you will become an expert in National Security Vetting and will play a key role in ensuring that VodafoneThree can continue to bid, win, deliver and support our Critical Government and Public Sector contracts and ensure we remain compliant with our legal obligations.

Wider responsibilities may include, but won’t be limited to:

• Maintaining and managing security vetting records and applications for all of VodafoneThree and our partners
• Validating applications for security clearance to ensure valid justification.
• Act as the point of contact for all external parties (HMG and Corporate entities) that need to validate clearance details of VodafoneThree employees and where appropriate share VodafoneThree clearance details with 3rd parties.
• Ensure VodafoneThree maintains compliance with our ongoing aftercare requirements for all VodafoneThree cleared personnel for the entirety of their time in a cleared role.
• Manage and update the National Security Vetting team SharePoint ensuring our advice is always in line with constantly evolving HMG guidance.
• Build & maintain effective working relationships with our Government Partners and all areas of VodafoneThree UK
• Lead and support process improvement within the team
• Ensure VodafoneThree remain compliant with our legal obligations including but not limited to Official Secrets Act (OSA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Protection Act (DPA) & Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act (IPA 2016).

Who you are

• Working Knowledge of National Security Vetting and pre‑employment screening practices.
• Working knowledge of the Industry Personnel Security Assurance Standard (IPSA) and a willingness to learn new standards or methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, including experience of working with multiple stakeholders across different levels both internally and externally.
• Adept in the use of SharePoint and the Office 365 suite of tools (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Must be eligible for SC level security clearance

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?

We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

Vodafone is recognised as a Disability Confident Leader, and we are committed to offering a fair and proportionate amount of interviews to applicants with disabilities, neurodiversity, or long‑term conditions who best meet the minimum essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please select "yes" below. Please note the essential criteria will be measured against your CV for decision making on your application.

What we offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top‑notch parental leave policies.

Need to know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-us/ for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine‑tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.

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