Great opportunity to work as a Central Vetting Unit Supervisor on our prestigious contract at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.

Location: Bridgwater
Hours: 40 hours per week - working Mon-Fri, office hours
Pay rate: £48,667.50 per annum

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The Central Vetting Unit Supervisor fulfils a key role in coordinating the Central Vetting Service (CVS) activities at Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C, to enable the efficient implementation and delivery of the NNB Personnel Security Regime.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the CVS activities at HPC and SZC, the delivery and oversight of National Security Vetting and 'Super Hubs' throughout the Project.

Predominantly based at the SDC office within the Hinkley Point C Project but the role holder will be expected to travel to other office locations.

Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure Pre-Employment Checks including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) applications and vetting confirmation requests are reviewed and decisions made according to the CVS Service Level Agreements and that appropriate records are maintained to ensure compliance with regulatory and business requirements
- Process and manage National Security Vetting (NSV) requests, ensure the correct level of vetting is applied for and act as a NSV 'Sponsor'
- Supervisor of x5 CVO and 1x Deputy Supervisor, including training, setting to Work and Monitoring Performance
- Act as a CVS subject matter expert and single point of contact for designated T1s/Agencies/Framework Providers, including 'Super Hubs' and hiring managers
- Assist with the delivery of the PerSy communications strategy
- Provide a focal point for CVS vetting enquiries for HPC
- Interface and key contact for MEH Alliance
- Monitor data production and reports on the pre-employment and vetting casework of the CVS, including NSV cases
- Maintain CVS G4S work instructions
- Assist in reviewing personnel security processes and procedures
- Interface with key stakeholders in the project, other vetting team members, training, HR, ONR, contractors, T1s and Framework providers as appropriate
- Assist with ensuring regulatory requirements for security clearances on site are complied with by all staff and contractors
- Assist in the provision of support, guidance, training and development to the SVUs and other partners
- Assist on the delivery of audits to ensure regulatory compliance
- Monitor service level requirements and statistics as per KPI's for the CVS
- Assist with pre-employment vetting forecasts and monitor CVS workloads
- Coordinate and assist with efficiency savings in the CVS
- Assist with the delivery of 'Aftercare' and the escalation of issues as appropriate
- Oversight of the commissioning vetting level plan
- Establish and maintain delivery of BPSS through the utility of WIMS
- Support and deputise the Lead HPC/NG facing PerSec Supervisor on WIMS and if applicable PerSec projects as identified by the TCO PerSec Manager
- Collaborate with the Nuclear Operations facing part of the team where applicable ensuring consistency of approach
- Identify opportunities for efficiency and where possible using existing and available technology platforms to the business

Key Skills & Competencies:
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Strong Written and Verbal Communications
- Attention to detail
- Competent IT skills with a working knowledge of MS Office & Google applications
- Ability to manage workload, prioritise and manage time
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Customer Focused

Preferred Experience:
- Previous experience of vetting/personnel security processes is essential
- Excellent written, verbal and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Leadership
- Able to adapt and remain flexible
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Enthusiastic and committed approach with a track record of building strong, trust based
relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
- Experience of training and mentoring
- Ability to hold National Security Clearance

Educational Requirements/Qualifications:
- Degree level or similar level professional qualification

Personal Qualities:
- Highest levels of integrity, respectfulness and professionalism required at all times
- Open, trusting and in the spirit of mutual support, especially when dealing with conflicts of interests
- An engaging and proactive 'can do' attitude where successes and failures are shared
- Doing what we say we are going to do and only committing to what can be done
- Listen and communicate effectively
- Ability to plan ahead as far as possible and share intelligence to prevent surprises

Key Information and Benefits

- Permanent Contract
- 25 days leave per year + 8 days Bank Holidays
- G4S National Pension Scheme
- Company sick pay
- National discount scheme
- Health Saturday Fund (health cash plan for you and your family)

G4S are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today!

Job Ref: G229

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