Security Vetting Administrator

Security Vetting Administrator

Role Outline

To assist the Head of Government Security & Vetting and Deputy Security Controller in managing ADS’s process for our Pre-Employment Screening Service and sponsoring National Security Vetting (NSV) level security clearances for staff and member companies, including aftercare requirements and invoicing.

As a Security Vetting Administrator for ADS, you’ll play a crucial part in assisting members by processing requests for pre-employment screening and national security vetting. You’ll also assist in delivering training, guidance, and governance to our member companies.

You’ll join part of an expanding team in the ADS Security Vetting Team and assist in administering the day-to-day operations with support from the ADS Security Vetting Team and wider ADS Government Security Services. The NSV machinery is changing, and the job holder will also support us in implementing changes necessary and help shape our offer to members going forward.

This full-time role presents a great opportunity to work in a vital business function for ADS, that supports across all our sectors. There will be an opportunity to focus on customer service and liaise with key figures across member companies and in government. The role sits within the Government Security Services in ADS, where you will work with a close-knit team and have an opportunity to shape your role and develop your career in a fascinating sector.

This role will require occasional domestic travel within the United Kingdom and overnight stays.

Skills & Competencies

Qualifications

· UK citizen, with the last 5 years residency in the UK with ability to gain security clearance at Security Check (SC) level.

· Must be willing to attend and complete the DISA Introduction to Security Vetting & Personnel Security course (permanent staff).

Personal qualities

· Self-motivated individual who can work independently and part of a team.

· Confident and clear communicator.

· Customer service focused, particularly on timely delivery of functions.

· Attention to detail, methodological and organised.

Competencies

· Excellent coordination and organisation skills

· Able to prioritise competing demands

· Excellent inter-personal communication skills

Skills, knowledge, and experience

· Experience in an office-based administration/coordination role

· Experience in dealing with personal and sensitive information

· Experience in dealing with high volume requests

· Experience in customer service

· Proficient user of standard Microsoft Office products (training will be provided for the in-house database)

· Desirable: understanding of UK national security vetting regime

Salary & Benefits

Salary; £30,000 per annum

Permanent; full-time role, 37.5 hours per week

Location; Farnborough Office, with flexible hybrid working up to 2 days per week

Benefits; bonus, pension, life insurance, 9-day fortnight, hybrid working, 28 days annual leave

Company Description

ADS represents and supports over 1400 UK businesses operating in the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors.

Whether representing industry, connecting our members with business opportunities or driving forward innovation and growth, ADS is at the forefront of an array of activities, events and programmes that benefit our members.

Our membership ranges from major multinational businesses with substantial UK presences, to hundreds of small and medium sized companies in every part of the country.

We are an organisation that aims to deliver to the highest standards, and as such we have successfully been accredited for the ISO9001:2015 Standard and Cyber Essentials Plus