Security Clearance Coordinator HMP Lewes

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Job Title - Security Clearances Administrator

Location - Guildford

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a Security Clearance Coordinator to join the team at Galliford Try

What you will be doing:

• Control, Monitoring and Administration of BPSS and SC security clearances and EL1 MOJ clearances.
• Control and Maintain Security Clearance Log for Business Unit Projects.
• Follow up aftercare and renewals with individuals within GT who have security clearance.
• Liaise with DIO/MoJ/etc. for auditing, leavers, change of circumstances and day-to-day administration.
• Provide help and guidance / act as a point of contact in regard to security vetting for GT employees and supply chain.
• Undertake specific Security Vetting Training as required.
• Ensure individual project vetting registers are maintained within central database.
• Issue BPSS application forms and chase outstanding documentation required to progress BPSS applications.
• Conduct ID verifications.
• Undertake Special Briefings with individuals on behalf of MoJ/DIO in relation to those who have restrictions associated with their SC clearance and ensure ID cards are recovered and securely destroyed.
• Issue security passes following site inductions.
• Act as main point of contact for the BU with Sponsor, DIO Personnel Security Department.
• Manage the removal of leavers from all relevant systems.
• Archive / destruction of records - follow GDPR guidelines on Vetting paperwork as part of aftercare.

Competency Requirements

• Aware of individual Health and Safety responsibilities and adhere to company health and safety policy and procedures.
• Able work in line with the Galliford Try values - Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A highly organised approach to work with the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
• Proven experience with electronic filing systems and document control systems
• Good attention to detail and commitment to 'right first time' quality.
• The ability to effectively and proactively co-ordinate key activities under pressure.
• The ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new software and technology tools quickly.

Technical/Professional Qualifications:

• Previous experience within a similar project coordination role.
• Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages.
• Knowledge and experience of using Viewpoint for Projects or similar CDE(Common Data Environment) is highly desired.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, part-time and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.