Vetting Clerk

Posted 21 March by Securitas Security Services
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?? Seeking a meticulous Vetting Clerk! Join our team in Yeovil ?

??Working Monday to Friday - 08:00-16:00, you'll have the stability and consistency you need to thrive in your role.??

As the guardian of our Personnel Security policies, you'll manage risk assessments, NSV implementation, and Aftercare with finesse. ??

Your role? Ensuring compliance with IPSA requirements, UK Government standards, and relevant legislation. ??

From interpreting security controls to delivering overseas briefs, you'll be the linchpin in our security framework. ??

�??Ready to safeguard our operations? Apply now!

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About the Role
  • Day to day management and delivery of Personnel Security policies, procedures, risk assessments and associated security processes.
  • Responsible for implementation of National Security Vetting (NSV), through systematic liaison with UK Security Vetting (UKSV).
  • Managing Aftercare within the company and any subordinate organisations that the company provides sponsorship for, in accordance with Industry Personnel Security Assurance (IPSA) requirements.
  • Ensure that all Aftercare activities are managed and undertaken promptly and effectively, liaising with HR and welfare organisations within the company as necessary.
  • Ensure that the company's Personnel Security business processes are compliant with relevant legislation, and that the company operates according to the principles embedded in relevant UK Government standards.
  • Interpret, implement and monitor security controls for the appropriate maintenance of Personnel Security for security cleared employees either in the employment of the company or subcontractor. Develop and maintain a Personnel Security Risk Register where risks are identified, documented, tracked, mitigated and monitored.
  • Overall responsibility for pre-vetting checks (BPSS) and subsequent NSV processes. Deliver overseas security briefs, as appropriate, to security cleared staff travelling overseas.
Essential Skills
  • Must have ability to receive National Security Clearance at SC Level
  • A minimum of 3 years-experience working with UK Personnel Security processes across all National Security Clearances, MOD and / or NATO security rules and regulations.
  • Experience in the use of UKSV system (NSVS) relevant to staff, contractors and sub-contractors.
  • Conversant with the BPSS process and capable of implementing and managing the process for numerous contractors and sub-contractors.
  • Conversant with IPSA Accreditation and requirements of Aftercare and Aftercare reporting protocols.
  • General understanding of Data Protection and GDPR principles
  • Experience with the maintenance of vetting records and management of associated Personnel Security Risk Registers.
  • Able to resolve conflicting priorities and escalations using own initiative.
  • Good communication and database user skills, conversant with the use of Excel, Word and Microsoft 365.
About Company

Join Today and Build a Better Tomorrow!

At Securitas we are united by our purpose of helping make your world a safer place, we are committed to ethics, sustainability, and compliance, our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness .We have created a culture where our people are empowered to be the best they can be.

We believe in celebrating our differences and creating a supportive environment where all voices are heard. Our colleagues are empowered to think big, fail fast and push the boundaries of innovation. As a purpose-led organisation, we aspire to make a difference every day - and we're looking for the best and brightest to join our team.

Career opportunities to fuel your future, together we can invest in your professional and personal growth. No matter where you are in your career, there are many training and development opportunities. Your career is in your hands, and we will help you maximize your potential!

We are always looking to grow too! That why we have been accredited as a Top Employer 5 years in a row.

Join our team and use your talent and passion to help build a safer, healthier, and more efficient world.

DE&I

Securitas is an all-inclusive employer, and we encourage individuality within our company. We believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but integral parts of our business strategy. Our goal is to create an environment where every employee feels that they belong regardless of their background or identity. Our belonging strategy has three pillars,

  • how you join us and develop your career,
  • the way we lead our teams
  • fair pay and benefits.

To achieve this, we have a number of initiatives: employee networks which are a safe space to build communities and influence practices, Race at Work Charter, Armed Forces Covenant, Disability Confident, Reasonable Adjustment Passport, Domestic Abuse Charter, Healthy Workplace Awards and we are leading the way in the Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification. We celebrate our differences throughout the year by recognising significant dates such as BSL Week, International Women's Day, PRIDE, Black History Month and many more.

If you want to learn more visit our website.

Required skills

  • Vetting
  • Personnel Security Controller

Reference: 52355861

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