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Vetting:\nTo ensure pre-employment screening is carried out for all employees, contractors and associates\nTo administer all elements of the Security Vetting Lifecycle in accordance with HMG / Authority and business procedures\nTo process and record all vetting applications / clearances for permanent employees, contracts and associates\nTo monitor existing clearance expiries for all employees ensuring renewals are managed in a timely manner\nTo provide support and guidance for all levels of pre-employment screening (BPSS) and national security vetting (SC, ESC, DV, EDV)\nTo ensure compliance to data protection legislation, organisational policies, procedures and work instructions at all times\nTo liaise with external partners (Giant and UKSV) to deliver pre-employment screening and national security vetting\nTo support the review of current processes and work instructions, and identify opportunities for improvement to Team Lead\nThis role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough site\nOur Recruitment Process:\nAt QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing . One of our recruitment team will contact you.\nPlease note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.\nUKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)\nMany roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. 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Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. 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