We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented SC Cleared Vetting Lead to help us build a best in class vetting capability. This role is pivotal to ensure we maintain the highest standards of security, compliance, and onboarding excellence across the UK, with a distinct focus on government and police vetting.
Key Responsibilities
Vetting & Screening Leadership:
* You’ll be an expert within our organisation, able to lead the way on vetting best practice and demonstrate to colleagues at all levels the importance and value of an exemplar vetting service.
* Oversee the compliance, management and maintenance of all national security clearances, including BPSS, CTC, SC, DV, and police vetting (NPPV2/3).
* Develop training materials to educate clearance holders to ensure a comprehensive understanding of their responsibilities and best practices in behaviour.
* Implement a new record keeping system to enhance efficiency and data integrity.
* Design and implement internal policies that foster a strong culture of security and compliance.
* Regularly roll out training for policy/ process change, using the most effective engagement channels.
Operational Oversight:
* Own and implement vetting processes across the full employee lifecycle– from onboarding to maintenance and aftercare.
* Ensure all vetting processes are executed to a consistently high standard.
* Make final decisions on flagged screening results, helping to navigate any appeals or gather supplementary evidence where required.
* Audit new customer contracts and projects to determine appropriate vetting requirements, including reviewing SALs.
* Reporting and tracking of costs involved in managing clearances
* Lead vetting responses for internal / external audits
* Line manage the Vetting Specialist, providing guidance and support.
Stakeholder Engagement:
* Provide expert advice to line managers and department heads on vetting processes and policy interpretation.
* Keep senior leaders informed to support timely project assignments and resource planning.
* Act as the senior liaison for external customers regarding their specific vetting processes.
* Escalation point for our Vetting Specialist, handling complex applicant queries and ensuring vetting requests are valid and justified.
External Representation & Compliance:
* Represent the company on national vetting working groups and maintain current knowledge through appropriate platforms.
* Ensure all clearance data is securely managed and sensitive government information is handled in accordance with national security protocols.
Qualifications & Experience
* Extensive experience in UK security vetting and screening operations.
* Deep understanding of National Security Vetting (BPSS, CTC, SC, DV) and Police Vetting (NPPV2/3).
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate challenges and identify effective solutions.
* Ability to work unsupervised and have a proactive approach and decisive.