Onboarding and Vetting Officer

This range is provided by Methods. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Methods is recruiting an Onboarding and Security/Vetting Officer to join our team on a permanent basis in our London office with remote working as feasible. Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited since our establishment in 1990 partners with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to help safeguard public‑facing services and apply digital thinking to make sure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. At Methods we believe in working with a human touch which sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses. We do not focus solely on profits or targets; we have a customer‑centric value system and focus on doing what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects and work collaboratively in teams 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. Requirements Methods is currently recruiting for an Onboarding and Security Officer to join our team on a permanent basis working on a hybrid basis between our London office and remote working. The Onboarding and Security Officer will be expected to work as part of the Group Compliance and Security Team. They will support and administer Methods and its associated businesses onboarding and offboarding all permanent staff, contractors, and associates. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of security vetting for UK HMG along with general business administration. They should also have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate across the business and with clients and associates. In close coordination with Talent Acquisition and Recruiters they are responsible for the smooth onboarding and offboarding of resources. They will represent Group as one of the first contact points at the onboarding phase, offering a smooth onboarding experience that is welcoming and professional setting up new starters for the journey ahead. Key Tasks Onboarding and offboarding of staff, contractors, and associates SC and Vetting Management: initiate onboarding checks and security clearance (DBS, BPSS, SC, etc.) ensuring timely completion Ensure adherence with GOVS007 and HMG SPF requirements and manage clearance tracking Transfer of security clearance between government departments or other companies, including management of deactivation of security clearances Gather, store and update information in Salesforce and other systems, recording new and current clearances against supplier records and requesting renewals in a timely manner Maintain filing and documentation for security related documents and secure storage of company sensitive and protectively marked material Communicate effectively with stakeholders, project and account managers, suppliers and clients about status of clearances and onboarding Issue security clearance confirmation letters and administer SC Aftercare requirements including changes of circumstances and overseas travel briefings Administer travel briefings to colleagues Assist with internal and external auditing support and non‑conformance, logging material and contribute to wider site audits in support of client and Government audits Record all security incidents and assist in investigation and reporting Deliver security awareness advice to programme teams and senior management Contribute to the compilation and updating of new employee security induction material, creating security policies and procedures to meet corporate and regulatory requirements Liaise with the Security Business Partner and Group Security Controller on any queries or complex issues Any other reasonable requests from management aligned to security related matters Essential Skills and Experience Ability to prioritise workloads for urgent clearances dominating a day Flexible attitude with the ability to work under pressure Impeccable organisational and administration skills with keen attention to detail 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 Interest in Information Security and Vetting Knowledge of recruitment administration Benefits 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 Access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Office parties, pizza Friday and commitment to charitable causes 25 days a year holiday 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 (non‑contributory, spouse and dependants included) Worldwide travel insurance (non‑contributory, spouse and dependants included) Benefits platform offering various retail and leisure discounts Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Administrative Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr