Job Description

The Vetting Team serves as the first line of defence in safeguarding our business, clients, and employees. We ensure the trustworthiness, integrity, and reliability of personnel by conducting thorough vetting in line with government, business and client guidelines. As a Vetting Advisor, you will manage vetting cases end-to-end in line with organisational policies, national standards and legal requirements. You will assess suitability, provide expert guidance throughout the vetting process and ensure that all applications are processed fairly, consistently and in a timely manner, supporting AtkinsRéalis commitment to safeguarding and integrity. Flexibility to support other areas within HR Operations may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and process end-to-end vetting applications, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies.
• Liaise with applicants, internal stakeholders, and external agencies to gather and verify information.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-reasoned case notes to support case progression or closure.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with data protection regulations, managed across various case management systems.
• Handle aftercare activities in line with UKSV policies.
• Provide a consistent and high level of customer service, offering advice and guidance on vetting matters to candidates, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with key security personnel, HR teams and the People Hub in Bangalore.
• Mentor and train new team members.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of vetting processes and procedures.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Highly organised and adaptable to shifting priorities. Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, confident engaging with stakeholders.
• Builds trust and influence across all levels, internally and externally.
• Proactively shares knowledge and lessons learned.
• Identifies when to challenge or escalate appropriately.
• Drives continuous improvement
• Self-motivated team player with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Handles sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Experienced in providing clear advice and guidance.
• Delivers excellent customer service with a flexible approach.
• Applies analytical thinking and objective questioning effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard, Data Protection Act, Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).
• Proficient in using case management systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience in a vetting, compliance, HR, or investigative role.
• Understanding of national vetting standards and security clearance processes.
• Relevant qualifications in security, law, or public administration (desirable but not essential).

Values & Behaviours:

• Integrity and professionalism.
• Commitment to fairness and equality.
• Respect for confidentiality and privacy.
• Proactive and solution-focused mindset.

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Meeting your needs:

When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward", a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.

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More about us:

AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.

Check out some of our recent, most exciting projects: AtkinsRéalis Projects (atkinsrealis.com)

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.