Security Vetting Officer

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WSP’s Vetting & Personnel Security function sits within the Security Management team and delivers a vetting service to both internal and external clients. This ensures personnel security risks are identified and managed appropriately with the aim of protecting our client’s most sensitive assets. 

As a WSP Security Vetting Officer, you will play a key role in providing an excellent vetting service to our clients while supporting WSP’s wider business in all elements of Personnel Security. The role will assure the efficient operation of personnel screening and vetting processes, prioritising tasks where required to ensure seamless delivery of an effective Personnel Security capability.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Ensure all vetting and screening requirements are satisfied and compliant with both internal policy and external contractual and regulatory obligations (e.g. HM Government BPSS, Defence Security, National Security Vetting (NSV), Aviation Security and Nuclear sector).
• Manage Security Vetting and Aviation shared mailboxes to process requests and provide timely advice and support to WSP’s project teams in all areas of Personnel Security. 
• Assist WSP’s Personnel Security Manager with the implementation of insider threat governance and risk management framework. Support the investigation of insider threat incidents and assessment, management and escalation of adverse findings in line with relevant security procedures. 
• Support all aspects of National Security Vetting procedures including aftercare activities (e.g. leavers, annual appraisals, change of circumstances, incident management). Support project teams in preparation of business cases in line with National Security Vetting requirements.  
• Assist with reporting and audits for internal and external purposes and carry out appropriate remediation activities to ensure data integrity and compliance. 
• Liaise and collaborate with HR and Project teams to fulfil vetting requirements and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Support WSP’s security awareness programme by encouraging security-conscious behaviours through best practice and recommended communication channels to promote and enhance WSP’s security culture.
• Coordinate and manage the security travel process, review travel questionnaires, providing appropriate guidance, arrange and deliver travel briefings and ensure employees are aware of relevant security requirements and considerations before travelling to restricted countries. 

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 

• Hold SC clearance or the ability to achieve it. (Essential)
• Previous security vetting experience (Desirable)
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise workload, deliver to tight timescales, and manage a high level and variety of activities.
• Possess attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. 
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint and in particular Excel). Experience in HR and vetting systems is desirable. 
• Possess a professional and confident manner to maintain confidentiality and integrity.
• A highly motivated and driven individual that adopts a flexible and adaptable approach. 
• A proactive individual with the ability to take initiative and a keen interest in personal and professional development.
• Ability to develop and manage processes to create continuous improvement and efficiencies.