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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a BPSS Security Vetting Officer for a 6-month remote contract. This role requires expertise in conducting UK Government BPSS checks for new joiners and existing employees transitioning to high-level security projects. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively within a team. If you have experience in recruitment administration and are familiar with security vetting processes, this could be an exciting opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a critical role.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of UK residency required for security clearance.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Administer BPSS checks for new joiners and existing employees.
  • Provide updates and communicate with project leads and HR managers.
  • Handle confidential data in compliance with data protection policies.

Skills

Recruitment Administration experience

Experience of conducting DBS, DS checks and/or National Security Vetting

GCSEs/O-Levels

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

GCSEs/O-Levels

Job description

BPSS Security Vetting Officer - Inside IR35, United Kingdom
Client:

LA International

Location:
Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

fa8d882c8726

Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.04.2025

Expiry Date:

17.05.2025

Job Description:

A BPSS clearance Vetting Officer is required for a 6-month contract. This role is remote and is inside IR35, so you will be required to work via an FCSA accredited umbrella company. Please note that you will be required to go through security clearance, so you must have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.

The BPSS Case handler will specialise in conducting UK Government BPSS checks for new joiners and existing employees who move onto projects where the client pre-employment check requirements vary from the client's standard checks.

Main Responsibilities:
  1. Administer all BPSS checks required for new joiners and existing employees who move onto high-level security work for the UK Government.
  2. Provide timely and clear communications and status updates to the project leads.
  3. Work with project leads and HR managers on the resolutions of checks that are not cleared.
  4. Attend/Lead calls with client PMOs to provide agreed updates and address any issues.
  5. Produce and develop Local Work Instructions and process maps.
  6. Respond to incoming client issues and requests, at all client levels, on a daily basis.
  7. Provide satisfactory outcomes to issues and requests, at all client levels, on a daily basis.
  8. Represent the business and act in a professional manner when dealing with various 3rd parties.
  9. Handle all confidential and sensitive data in accordance with the Accenture data protection policy and UK Government guidance.
  10. Review and approve 3rd party invoice requests. Ensure costs match with the clearances conducted.
  11. Support Team Lead with Business Excellence requirements.
  12. Provide BPSS aftercare services.
Key Skills:
  1. Recruitment Administration experience.
  2. Experience of conducting DBS, DS checks and/or National Security Vetting.
  3. GCSEs/O-Levels.
  4. Proven success in contributing within a team environment.
  5. Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
  6. Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high-level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment, which can take a minimum of 10 weeks.

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