Job Title: Security Administration Officer (Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Reading, UK, Fully Onsite
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Remuneration: £180 Daily Rate
Overview:
We are seeking a Security Administration Officer to support the daily operations of a secure UK public sector facility. This role is fully onsite in Reading and is ideal for a confident, proactive administrator with strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently in a highly secure environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in personnel security administration while also supporting the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the facility. All work must be completed in line with UK Government security policies, processes, and standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Security & Facility Administration
* Administer day‑to‑day physical security and access control for a secure facility
* Act as the primary security point of contact for staff, users, and visitors
* Verify appropriate and compliant use of the secure environment
* Escort contractors during maintenance and other approved activities
Personnel Security Support
* Process BPSS and Security Check (SC) vetting applications
* Support the Personnel Security Controller with general vetting administration
* Manage and action requests received via shared security and vetting mailboxes
Operational & Team Support
* Provide security administration cover when Security Controllers are engaged elsewhere
* Support classified meetings and secure engagements within the facility
* Assist with security audits, inspections, and reviews as required
* Carry out reactive security‑related administrative tasks to support wider operations
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience in an administrative role within an office or business environment
* Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
* Confident working independently in a secure or controlled environment
* Excellent professional communication and interpersonal skills
* Highly self‑motivated and proactive, able to manage ambiguity and competing priorities
* Trusted to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint)
Desirable Experience
* Experience working with government, defence, or public sector organisations
* Familiarity with UK security or vetting processes (e.g. BPSS, SC, National Vetting systems)
* CRM or general office systems experience
Personal Attributes
* Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and strong ethical judgement
* Flexible, punctual, and reliable with a positive, team‑focused approach
* Comfortable working in a small onsite team and supporting ad‑hoc requests
* Delivers a high‑quality service to both internal and external stakeholders
Security & Clearance Requirements (Mandatory)
* Must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years
* Must be eligible for and able to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
* Must be able to hold Security Check (SC) clearance
Additional Information
* Fully onsite role in Reading (local candidates strongly preferred)
* Sponsor open to candidates with varying levels of experience
* Equipment provided (laptop supplied; mobile phone not provided)
* Immediate start required
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.