The Security Vetting & Trade Controls Support Officer provides essential operational support to the Security Controller and Trade Controls Manager within a defence?industry environment. The role helps ensure the organisation meets all UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) security requirements and complies with national and international export control regulations.
Working closely with security leaders, programme teams, engineers, supply chain, HR, and government authorities, the postholder supports the protection of classified information, controlled technologies, and sensitive defence related assets.
Working under the direction of the Security Controller, the postholder will:
Assist with the administration and coordination of BPSS, SC, and DV applications in accordance with GOVs007, HMG Personnel Security Controls, and MOD policy.
Review BPSS screening checks, identity verification, and pre?employment assurance tasks.
Help manage correspondence with UKSV and applicants, ensuring timely responses and smooth processing.
Maintain accurate vetting and personnel security records in line with classification and Data Protection Act requirements.
Support insider risk awareness activities, including monitoring changes of circumstance and flagging concerns to the Security Controller. Risk awareness activities, including monitoring changes of circumstance and flagging concerns to the Security Controller.
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