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From the employer's careers site First seen 7 Nov 2026

National Security Vetting Administrator (Ref: 23689)

Salary

GBP 25,582 - 30,109 per year

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Description

We are seeking a National Security Vetting Administrator to join our newly established Personnel Security Team within the Ministry of Justice. The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the department and support the effective delivery of National Security Vetting (NSV) for all departments across the MOJ and its Agencies.

The role involves two prominent workstreams: Vetting Operations and Aftercare. In Vetting Operations, you will sponsor cases and issue links, create records, and maintain them on the NSV database. In Aftercare, you will ensure all Aftercare is applied and maintained where applicable, run reports, and issue monthly and renewal reminders.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing high-quality administrative support to the department and senior managers
  • Managing the National Security Vetting (NSV) Team mailbox
  • Sponsoring MoJ NSV applications via the UKSV NSVS Portal
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all NSV applications
  • Processing and logging ASAFs and other relevant documentation
  • Generating, reviewing, and actioning reports from internal and external systems
  • Maintaining key resources such as the NSV Contact List and Vetting Matrix

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Proven ability to work with high accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills, written and spoken
  • Competent IT user with experience in MS Office suite of applications
  • Experience in supporting colleagues in a team environment to achieve set objectives
  • Experience of working under pressure handling multiple tasks and prioritising your own workload
  • A willingness to undergo National Security Vetting in order to achieve SC, including ongoing adherence to the standards and behaviours expected of a clearance holder

Skills

Required

  • MS Office
  • administrative tasks
  • attention to detail
  • communication skills

Nice to have

  • personnel security
  • National Security Vetting processes
  • pre-employment screening
  • customer service

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobsgopublic.com/job/national-security-vetting-administrator-ref-23689-112004

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