Security & Vetting Administrator

Security & Vetting Administrator
📍 Stevenage
🕒 12-Month Contract
💰 £15.74 per hour PAYE / £21.06 per hour Umbrella
🛡 SC Clearance Required (or eligible)
We are currently recruiting for a Security & Vetting Administrator to join a leading organisation within the Defence & Aerospace sector. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regulated, security-focused environment supporting critical national infrastructure programmes.
This role will suit someone with strong administrative experience in security, vetting, compliance, or regulated environments who thrives in a structured and confidential setting.
The Role
You will support the delivery of site-based personnel security and vetting activities, ensuring compliance with government security standards and contractual obligations.
Key responsibilities include:
* Processing security clearance and BPSS applications
* Managing starters, movers and leavers vetting activities
* Maintaining secure records and vetting databases
* Staff pass, badge and vehicle pass administration
* Supporting visitor management processes
* Updating access control systems
* Handling change in circumstances and aftercare reporting
* Producing weekly and monthly KPI/security reports
* Supporting security induction delivery for new starters
* Acting as a key point of contact for vetting-related enquiries
You will be handling highly sensitive information, so discretion and confidentiality are essential.
About You
Essential:
* Experience in security vetting, personnel security, compliance, or regulated administration
* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive data
* Confident IT skills and database experience
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to obtain (or already hold) UK Security Check (SC) clearance
* British nationality (due to clearance requirements)
Desirable:
* Previous experience within Defence, Aerospace, Government, or similar secure environments
* Knowledge of BPSS, UKSV processes, or List X requirements
* Experience working with access control systems
Working Pattern
* 37 hours per week
* 4.5-day week
* Standard business hours between 7am–7pm (agreed with manager)
* No regular travel required
If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately