UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time What's your possible? At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most - solving tomorrow's challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It's what we call Defining Possible. This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. Salary: £34,000 - £51,000 About the Opportunity This is more than just a job; it's a mission. As a Security Vetting Administrator, you'll play a vital role in protecting our people, operations, and national-level programmes. You'll support the full personnel security lifecycle, ensuring security clearances are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with UK Government requirements. Working as part of the dedicated Northrop Grumman UK Security team, you will help maintain accurate vetting records, coordinate applications via National Security Vetting Solutions (NSVS), liaise with UK Security Vetting (UKSV), and support a range of administrative security functions. Your work will directly contribute to the company's ability to meet its regulatory, contractual, and mission-critical security obligations. Key Responsibilities - Administer and process personnel security clearance applications through NSVS, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with UKSV requirements. - Track, maintain, and update clearance records for staff and contractors, including renewals, aftercare actions, transfers, and withdrawals. - Maintain internal security databases and tracking systems to ensure accurate clearance data and audit readiness. - Provide guidance to employees and contractors on vetting forms, questionnaires, and supporting documentation. - Act as a point of contact with UKSV for routine vetting queries and case updates. - Support employee onboarding by initiating appropriate vetting checks, and ensure clearance status is updated upon exit. - Respond to security-related enquiries across the business and monitor adherence to Security Operating Procedures. - Provide wider administrative support to the Security team, including document management, meeting coordination, reporting, and compliance readiness activities. About You - Skills & Experience Essential: - Experience delivering complex administrative support, ideally within personnel security, vetting, defence, or a similarly regulated environment. - Ability to hold and maintain the highest level of UK Government security clearance. - Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. - Calm, proactive, and effective when working under pressure. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt style to different audiences. - Confident using MS Office at intermediate level or above. Preferred: - Experience within the Defence industry or a government-regulated security environment. If you're unsure whether you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We understand that potential comes in many forms. Security Clearance Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national. You must be able to gain and maintain the highest level of UK Government security clearance. Our recruitment team is here to support you with any questions throughout the process: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com Benefits - Flexible working options, including an optional compressed fortnight with every other Friday off - Private healthcare - Cash health plan - Holiday buy/sell options - Career development programmes and mentorship - Performance-based bonuses - Pension and wellbeing support Why Join Us? A Mission to Believe In Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. From engineering data and intelligence solutions to maritime navigation systems and command-and-control capabilities for the UK and NATO - what we do together matters. A Place to Belong and Thrive Every voice has a seat at our table. Through our Employee Resource Groups, community partnerships, and commitment to inclusion, we ensure everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. Your Career, Your Way Shape your future with diverse roles, development pathways, and opportunities to explore your curiosity. We offer flexibility, wellbeing support, discount schemes, and a culture that invests in your long-term growth. Ready to Apply? Yes - Submit your application online. Possibly - Contact us for more information: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com Not now - Explore other opportunities at Northrop Grumman UK. We're growing across the country. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.