About the job

Job summary

UK Security Vetting (UKSV) has an exciting opportunity as we expand our Delivery teams. Based at the heart of security for the United Kingdom, you will be at the forefront of delivery operations for the entire business, working with a diverse team and have the opportunity to progress your professional skills.

You will be involved in the case management and pre-assessment of applications for National Security Vetting, including Counter Terrorist Check
(CTC), Security Check (SC) and Developed Vetting (DV).

Due to the diverse nature of this position, you may also be assisting our delivery function with a range of national security vetting deliverables including pre-assessment delivery, case management and administrative support.

Job description

This role will give you an excellent insight to different areas of the business, allow you to collaborate with multi skilled teams and progress your professional skill set with a role that will provide you with a diverse workload.

Your daily duties will also include but not be limited to:

• Working as part of a team responsible for delivering a full review of vetting applications; including confirming identity and checking information provided.
• Responding to enquiries and seeking further information from vetting subjects, sponsors and others in the vetting community. This may be via email or telephone.
• Sensitively and securely handling customer information. Attention to detail and discretion are essential as vetting confidentiality is paramount in safeguarding the personal information being processed.
• Providing a quality service, understanding the end-to-end vetting process and appreciating where your role fits into this to identify the right actions and interventions to best support applications and colleagues.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

As a Pre-Assessor within UK Security Vetting we are looking for people who have the following expertise and attributes:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• The capacity to work both independently and as a team member.
• Able to handle customer information sensitively and securely.
• Good IT skills, including a working knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills; able to articulate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• The ability to deliver a consistent and high-quality customer-focused service to relevant stakeholders.
• The ability to make impartial and well-considered judgements.
• The ability to deliver at pace and work towards targets, whilst not compromising on quality. 

Additional information:

A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.

Candidate Information Sessions

We will be running a candidate drop-in session for this role to give you greater insight about the role as well as the chance to learn more about UK
Security Vetting. If you would like to join us, then please use the appropriate link below to join the call at the right time.

Thursday, 14th March 1:00 - 1:30pm - http://meet.google.com/wde-xnqk-dmd

Wednesday, 20th March 12:00 - 12:30pm - http://meet.google.com/cim-xtqf-xiz

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £24,750, Cabinet Office contributes £6,682 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Application Process

To assess experience you will be asked to provide 250-word personal statement as part of the application process. For your personal statement please detail your experience relevant to the role with particular reference to the essential criteria listed in the 'Person Specification' section of the job advert. 

You will also be asked to provide a 250-word statement on the behaviour Managing a Quality Service.

Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the using the 250 word Personal Statement. 

Interview Process

At interview, you will be assessed on the Behaviours and Experience elements of the Success Profiles. 

The Behaviours being assessed are Managing A Quality Service, Delivering at Pace & Working Together.

Expected timeline (subject to change)

Expected sift date – 25/03/2024 
Expected interview date –15/04/2024
Interview location - Google Meets Video Conferencing

Further information

If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'contact point for applicants' section.

Please note that this role requires SC clearance, which would normally need 5 years UK residency in the past 5 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be needed where individuals have not lived in the UK for that period. This may mean your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible.

For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting 

Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.

A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.

Any move to Cabinet Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at: https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.

In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland on your behalf.

However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading. 

For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk

New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. 

A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

Reasonable adjustments

If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:

• Contact Government Recruitment Service at: cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

• Complete the ‘assistance required’ section in the ‘personal information’ page of your application form to provide information we should be aware of that will enable us to support you further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.