Security Vetting Officer

Job title: Security Vetting Officer

Location: Stevenage

Duration: 12 Month contract

Salary: £20 ph Umbrella

This is a crucial area of the business which supports the delivery of security cleared personnel. You will be part of a highly motivated and progressive team who are the first layer of security in ensuring any personnel risks are identified and managed.

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.

Requirements:

• Experience of HMG BPSS and UKSV vetting processes
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• 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.
• Experience and knowledge of MOD and defence industry preferred.
• Relevant vetting and Personnel Security experience or qualification
• Awareness and knowledge of recruitment and on boarding processes for defence industry.

This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions.

Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission