Onboarding & Security Officer

3 months ago


Farringdon, United Kingdom Methods Business and Digital Technology Full time

Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited
Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet.
We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.
Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio.
Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.
The Methods Security and Onboarding Team is growing, and as a result we are currently recruiting for an additional Security and Onboarding Officer. The role is a permanent role working on a hybrid basis between our London office and remote working.
In close coordination with the Talent Acquisition Resources and Recruiters they are responsible for the smooth onboarding and offboarding of resources. They will represent Methods as one of the first contact points, offering a smooth onboarding experience that is welcoming and professional setting up new starters for the journey ahead.

**Requirements**:
**Key Tasks**:

- Initiate onboarding checks and Security Clearance (DBS, BPSS, SC, etc.) for all staff, contractors, and associates ensuring they are completed in the correct time frame to begin work. Checking documentation, ID and Right to Work, references and managing DBS checks.
- Offboarding all staff, contractors, and associates; this will include the creation of termination and offboarding letters and the deactivation of Security Clearances.
- National Security Vetting Management - Such as issuing clearance confirmation letters, travel advice, and any other vetting tasks.
- Ensure adherence with GOVS007 requirements.
- Manage the tracking of clearances at all levels, including transfer of security clearance between Government departments or other companies.
- Act as a point of contact for all Methods staff to manage any queries on clearances and engaging effectively in the formation and maintenance of day to day working relationships with all stakeholders, liaising with project and account managers when people will be cleared to work.
- Will undertake internal and external auditing support.
- Support other team members in a technical and consultancy capacity.
- Liaise with the Security and Onboarding Business Partner with any queries or complex issues.
- Any other reasonable requests from management aligned to security related matters.
- Ability to prioritise workloads - often urgent clearances which will need to be dealt with immediately and will dominate a day.
- Flexible attitude with the ability to work under pressure
- Strong organisational and administration skills with a keen attention to detail

**Essential Skills and Experience**:

- The ability to prioritise incoming tasks and carry them out in a time conscious manner.
- Excellent communication skills; articulate with a high level of verbal and written English.
- Good understanding of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Able to work both independently and in a team

**Desirable Skills & Experience**:

- Experience with Salesforce
- An interest in Information Security and Vetting
- Knowledge of recruitment administration

**Benefits**:
**Benefits**:
Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.

**By joining us you can expect**:

- Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
- Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
- Strong, inspiring, and thought-provoking leadership
- A supportive and collaborative environment

**As well as this we offer**:
Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training
Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
Flexible Working - including home working and part time
Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation
Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance
Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary
Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme


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