Requirements: This role requires eligibility for national security clearance, for which the UK Government may consider factors such as nationality and residency.
About the Role
The Security Vetting Administrator will support the Group Security and Vetting Manager in ensuring that the Morris & Spottiswood Group meets all mandated security vetting requirements for our Defence and Public sector clients. This position involves coordinating and conducting thorough personnel security checks in an accurate, timely and confidential manner, while ensuring compliance with government legislation, client procedures and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing security vetting applications across the Morris & Spottiswood Group.
- Liaising with relevant employees and supply chain operatives to collate all necessary vetting information.
- Processing vetting applications within the timescales specified.
- Work proactively to ensure that individuals are security cleared as quickly as possible.
- Communicate and liaise effectively with all employees, contractors, business partners and key stakeholders.
- Maintain and update records of all client security vetting processes, ensuring that all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and stored securely.
- Ensure accuracy, diplomacy and data protection is maintained when collecting and processing personal data.
- Provide help and guidance and when necessary, chase individuals for additional information.
- Provide guidance and training to internal teams on client security protocols and best practices.
- Provide feedback continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in response to emerging threats or changes in regulatory requirements.
- Any other administrative duties as required to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages.
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Proactive with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Able to work within company and client procedures and standards
- Team player with a flexible and confident approach to work.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience working with the Defence or Public sector.
- Previous vetting or pre-employment screening experience.
Valuing People
The Morris & Spottiswood Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
One of our core values is to ‘Value People’. We are passionate about investing in people and genuinely take care about what we do and how we do it. This ensures that the working environment, staff, suppliers and the communities we serve always remain at the front-of-mind.
Put simply, a diverse and inclusive workforce opens our business up to a much wider talent pool and greater innovation and creativity through teams with different experiences, backgrounds and education.
To apply, send a CV and covering letter to: recruitment@morrisandspottiswood.co.uk