Security Vetting Support Officer

A security vetting support officer is required for a long term contract assignment based in Stevenage.

Candidates must be willing to undergo clearance to "UK Eyes Only" level.

Preference will be given to those who have worked in a UK defence environment within the last 12 months.

As a Vetting Support Administrator, you will be required to carry out essential areas of pre-employment screening for candidates seeking employment in a multi-national List X defence company.

The role will be and administrative role requiring you to carry out referencing checks on all candidates - both in terms of employment history and personal background checks.

This will involve discussions with external companies and hastening non-replies in a timely way so as not to unnecessarily impede our own recruitment drive.

In addition, you will be required to verify other information in application packs to ensure that a robust and fair programme of employment screening is in place that detects anomalies, prioritises critical applications and takes candidates through the on-boarding process as seamlessly as possible.

Some collaboration is required with external service providers and a close-working relationship with internal HR Advisors will be required.

The primary function of this role is to be administrative. Organisational skills are the most important thing and a strong attention to detail. knowledge of pre-employment screening is highly desirable Experience in a similar environment would be advantageous but not essential.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Modis International Ltd UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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