We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future. Portsmouth Water are delighted to be looking for a Security and Vetting Support Administrator to join the Security team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in protecting essential water services, helping to ensure that only trusted, suitable and authorised individuals can access critical sites, systems and sensitive information, in line with the Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) 2022. At the heart of this role is safeguarding our operations from security risks, particularly insider threats and supply chain vulnerabilities. By carefully managing who has access, understanding why they need it, and ensuring it remains appropriate over time, you’ll help maintain the integrity, resilience and security of services that communities rely on every day. What will you be doing? Key Responsibilities - Administer and support personnel security vetting in line with SEMD 2022, including BPSS, CTC and SC checks. - Maintain a central vetting register and monitor expiry dates, role changes and risk profiles. - Ensure only appropriately vetted individuals access sensitive sites, assets, systems and information. - Manage access changes for joiners, movers and leavers, ensuring timely updates and removals. - Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align physical and logical access controls and liaise with external bodies as required. - Provide guidance to the business on SEMD personnel security requirements and obligations. - Support access audits across Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), including control rooms and operational assets. - Identify and manage insider threat indicators, escalating concerns through appropriate channels. - Support implementation of security controls such as segregation of duties, dual control and supervision. - Contribute to personnel risk assessments for sensitive roles. - Create ID badges and manage vehicle passes. - Oversee vetting and access compliance for contractors, temporary staff and third parties. - Ensure third parties meet personnel security, access and information handling standards, acting as a key contact for security assurance queries. - Protect sensitive information, including infrastructure data and emergency planning materials. - Support SEMD compliance activities, security incident reporting and post-incident reviews. Promote security awareness and a security-conscious culture in line with SEMD and NPSA guidance. What do you need? Skills, Qualifications & Competencies Essential - Proven experience in personnel or protective security within regulated, high-risk or critical infrastructure environments, with working knowledge of SEMD 2022 and vetting standards - Experience administering pre-employment checks, security vetting, and access controls - Must hold or be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance - High integrity, discretion, sound judgement and a calm and measured approach when handling sensitive or potentially concerning information - Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify inconsistencies, risks, and maintain high standards of record keeping, audit discipline and document control - Ability to interpret and apply policy consistently and proportionately - Clear and confident communicator, able to convey security requirements to non-specialists - Strong organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities while maintaining security standards - Strong sense of accountability and ownership - Experience identifying and protecting Critical National Infrastructure - Ability to obtain a UK National Security Vetting standard of Security Check (SC) Desirable - Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel across multiple operational sites as required - Willingness to participate in an on-call rota, providing security support outside normal working hours - Systems and process experience, including use of access management systems, identify and access management tools, case management or assurance tracking systems We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for. Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications — so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society. Please be aware, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it. What can Portsmouth Water offer you? At Portsmouth Water, we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you when you join the team: Holidays Made Better Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore. A Pension That Works for You We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% – because your tomorrow matters as much as your today. Performance Pays Off You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance – because when we succeed together, you should benefit too. Family Comes First Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay. Social Events All expenses covered summer and winter social events ️ Peace of Mind, Always Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens. Comprehensive Wellbeing Support Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am–10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app. PW Perks – Treat Yourself! Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits like: - Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year) - Cycle to Work Scheme - Health Cash Plan …and so much more! Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .