Put simply, we set the standards by which everything is measured. In doing so, the National Physical Laboratory is helping to combat issues on a global scale such as climate change, curing diseases and the development of cutting-edge communications technology. Our people are our greatest asset, no matter where our people are, when they are on our premises, they have the right to feel safe and secure and work in an environmentally sustainable manner.
As a member of the Security Team, this role is responsible for delivering National Security Vetting (NSV) arrangements, providing vetting advice, assisting on management of vetting exemption cases and ensuring compliance with customer and UK legislative requirements.
What you’ll be doing
• Responsible for sponsoring and administering NSV Clearance applications through the UKSV portal.
• Compliance with and identification of amendments required to policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders including contracting authorities and relevant government agencies.
• Provide pragmatic and appropriate advice, guidance and training across the organisation on vetting requirements, procedures, processes and legislation.
• Report and communicate non-compliance and provide guidance and support to comply.
• Manage and maintain relationships with external authorities and agencies, liaising and reporting on all aspects of security vetting clearance.
• Collate vetting statistics and distribute associated reports.
• Assist the vetting manager with residency waivers, vetting transfers, shares and aftercare requirements.
• Manage requests to the vetting shared mailbox ensuring all requests are responded to and dealt with in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist with design and delivery of security vetting presentations to enhance understanding of the responsibility of holding NSV clearance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all screening and vetting activities.
• Contribute to the decision-making process by accurately recording and reporting information gathered to identify and evidence potential vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to evolving due diligence activity.