Security Vetting Advisor
To provide a comprehensive security vetting coordination service to the Tetra Tech business, primarily but not exclusively in relation to MoD and Bluelight requirements, working closely with its external vetting providers in ensuring that processes are adhered to and implemented in a timely manner, allowing for quality business delivery.
The role requires you to be adaptable and flexible with an eye for detail and precision. Organisational skills and teamwork are essential to ensure you can multitask, balance priorities and complete tasks that maintain service levels expected by our staff and clients.
Importantly, you must be able to work from the office to carry out key work processes that can only be actioned at the Cockermouth, Leeds or Manchester office. This will require you to go through the appropriate security clearance process successfully to secure the role.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Ensure efficient processing of documents.
- Help to maintain archive and track a variety of data
- Efficient in the use of Microsoft office and database applications such as Bluebeam, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio, Word, Excel, MS Forms etc.
- Assist staff to comply with company security and GDPR protocols.
- Actively suggest opportunities for efficiencies/improvements through your line manager.
- Proactive approach and encompass a role of an exemplar of compliance to GDPR.
- Liaise with our vetting sponsor to ensure new requests for security clearance are commenced in a timely manner
- Provide guidance to applicants throughout the duration of the application process where required
- Monitor clearance expiry dates to ensure that the renewal process is commenced with sufficient time to finalise before clearances lapse.
- Liaise with our vetting sponsor to facilitate requests for new www cards and renewals
- Maintain accurate up-to-date records of completed clearances and applications in process.
- Facilitate requests for clearance confirmations required by client organisations/sites
- Provide vetting data to key stakeholders within the business when requested
- Verify vetting sponsor transactions including payments
- Assist our vetting sponsor in the execution of their duties in respect of clearances
- Act as point of contact within Tetra Tech for a range of security vetting queries
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE
- There is a requirement to hold SC clearance as a minimum to fulfil the role
- Highly articulate with excellent interpersonal skills
- Friendly and approachable with excellent customer service
- Able to multi-task, organise and prioritise workloads whilst remaining calm under pressure
- Willing to learn and expand your skills and have an attention to detail
- Able to work well as a team and on your own
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook, 365)
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Used to working in a highly organised and methodical manner
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders
- Pro-active attitude and a desire to provide a quality customer service
- A willingness to consider new ways of working and adapt current processes where a beneficial change is identified
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.
At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits.
For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratecheurope.com. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratecheurope.com/careers.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.