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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.

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

• Ensure all HM Government BPSS pre-screening requirements are satisfied and compliant with both internal policy and external contractual obligations.

• Provide timely advice and support to WSP’s project teams in all areas of Personnel Security, escalating to the Security Vetting Supervisor/Personnel Security Manager in areas of doubt.

• Assist WSP’s Personnel Security Manager with the implementation of an insider threat governance and risk management framework and support the investigation of insider threat incidents.

• Support all aspects of National Security Vetting procedures including aftercare processes.

• Assist with reporting and audits for internal and external purposes.

• 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 and continually improving WSP’s overall security culture.

• Hold SC clearance or the ability to achieve it.

• Previous security vetting experience

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise workload and deliver to

• tight timescales.

• Possess attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

• 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.