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Vetting Officer

Department Department Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Location Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol +5
📍 Locations

Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford

A discretionary hybrid working policy requires 40-60% office attendance.

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Grade AO
Salary £27,430+
Closing 12 days
Profession Operational Delivery
Contract Fixed term (Fixed term / Loan)
Working style Hybrid
Security clearance SC
Open to External (open to all)

This role is based within the Integrated Corporate Services Departmental Security Unit, managing vetting administration including sponsoring, assessing, and confirming clearances. You will handle security clearance applications and renewals, maintain vetting trackers, and manage the personnel security team's shared mailbox. You will work closely with applicants, line managers, and team members to deliver protective security and business continuity support. The position requires strong attention to detail to identify service issues, support vetting officers, and uphold departmental security standards.

Open to UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, EU and Turkish nationals with appropriate rights to work or settled status.

The application process includes online numerical and judgement tests closing on 12th October 2026. Further details on sift and interview dates will be confirmed.

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