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SECURITY VETTING SUPPORT OFFICER - STEVENAGE - INSIDE IR35 - £20 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - HYBRID 40% ONSITE

MERITUS are recruiting for a Security Vetting Support Officer to join our client on an initial 12 month deal from their major site in Stevenage.

You will be responsible for supporting recruitment in obtaining security clearances and checks for all new employees and assisting with the Vetting of those employees.

Responsibilities

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
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.In addition, you will be required to support the Personnel Security Manager in the successful implementation of the Vetting Strategy.

Essentials

Experience of HMG BPSS and UKSV vetting processes
Professional meticulous approach, with a keen eye for detail
Experienced on the use of electronic Vetting Databases and multi IT platforms
'Can do' positive attitude for success

Desirable

Defence experience
Experience and knowledge of MOD and defence industry
Relevant vetting and Personnel Security experience or qualification
Awareness and knowledge of recruitment and on boarding processes for defence industry