Security Assistant

🔐 Security Assistant

Reporting to the Personnel Security Manager, the Security Assistant will support the company’s Personnel Security activities, with a focus on security vetting, aftercare and security compliance.

📍 Location: Bolton
🏢 Working pattern: Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in the office

🔹 Key Responsibilities

🛡️ Process vetting applications for staff and contractors, providing guidance on all types of vetting.

🔄 Monitor security clearances and ensure renewals are completed promptly.

📋 Communicate changes to vetting policies and procedures.

🤝 Liaise with external agencies and verify internal and external clearances.

🔎 Conduct thorough checks and maintain effective Personnel Security controls.

💬 Act as the main contact for vetting and security enquiries, handling information sensitively and in line with data protection requirements.

🚨 Support security incident reporting, follow-up actions and lessons learned.

📁 Provide security support for key projects.

🎫 Manage site-specific security responsibilities, including issuing site passes.

📢 Support the wider Security Department with general security activities, communications and awareness campaigns.