Vetting and Security Specialist

We are seeking an exceptional Vetting and Security Specialist to join our team at the Met Office. As a key member of our security team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information and data systems.

• Manage the full life cycle of the end-to-end vetting process for new staff and contractor clearances, clearance renewals for existing staff and contractors, visiting scientists and collaborators, work experience and summer/industrial placement students, within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA's).
• Confirming security clearances for individuals who hold valid clearance with other government departments, initiating and overseeing the transfer process of those clearances to the Met Office and actioning upon receipt.
• Ensure Met Office security clearance database is accurately and timely maintained to reflect an individual's current security clearance status at all times.
• Produce new Met Office photographic and temporary passes as required in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring an individual's pass matches their security clearance status and that the pass system records are up to date and accurate at all times.
• Monitor the Security e-mail box on an ongoing basis. Responding to all internal and external inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

• Proactive and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Customer focused with a professional attitude and good communication skills.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality and security of information.
• Experience of providing support and administration.
• Have a flexible approach to work as part of a team, able to cope with numerous priorities, activities and deadlines.
• Practical knowledge of using MS Office 365 applications, with a willingness to continue to learn and develop your skills.

The Met Office is a world-leading weather and climate science organization. We provide critical weather and climate services to the UK and globally, helping to protect life and property and support economic growth.

• A competitive salary of up to £32,260 annually.
• An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave.