What you'll be doing

• Coordinate applications for National Security Vetting according to Balfour Beatty Vetting Policy.


• Provide advice and guidance for personnel completing vetting.


• Enforcing UKSV guidance and policies.


• Managing your relationship with internal and external stakeholders.


• Design and deliver training on travel requirements, vetting responsibilities and personal security.


• Facilitate the timely completion of security vetting requests, reviews, travel, aftercare and all personnel security matters.


• Coordinate  the  content  for  a  bi-monthly  newsletter  for  all  NSV personnel to cover emerging risks and key messaging.


• Assist with the management of the FSC (previously ListX) facilities.


• Manage the Vetting App of all internal and external vetted personnel.


• Understanding of GDPR requirements for handling personal data and ensure information is stored in line with the requirements for both internal and external personnel.


• Reporting and escalation to management as needed.


• Be willing to travel to other offices/sites if required.


• Live the Balfour Beatty Values and Behaviours.


• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm Productivity.


• Assist with achieving targets and KPIs in line with Team objectives.


• Support weekly team meetings to review progress of individuals vetting.

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Good working knowledge of the BPSS, NSV processes, security classifications and personnel security.


• Strong communication skills with good interpersonal, influencing, written and verbal English.


• Excellent IT skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, Excel).


• Is a self-starter with a ‘can do attitude’ who can manage their own time.


• Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes with clarity.


• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines, with a flexible attitude towards work in order to deal with a variable and demanding workload.


• Ability to be flexible to work extended hours to meet operational requirements.


• Create risk assessments, utilising a variety of sources, some of which may be open source to inform personnel of travel and associated risks.


• Ability to create presentations and training methods to meet personnel requirements.


• A good understanding of GDPR principles and application to data sensitivity.


• Commitment to Equal Opportunities treating everyone with respect.


• Possess or be able to achieve government security clearance (must hold minimum of SC clearance).

Why work for us

If you’re inspired by the chance to grow like never before through meaningful work, join us as a Deputy Security Vetting Manager. As well as benefits that include a share plan, pension, recognition scheme, employee assistance programme and generous annual and volunteering leave, you’ll be safe, seen, heard and respected throughout your career with us. Apply now.  

About us

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace.  Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  Our Smart Working policy enables employees to work flexibly where operationally possible and we would be happy to explore this with you.

To find out more about our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, visit our website at https://www.balfourbeatty.com/how-we-work/diversity-and-inclusion/

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with disabled people and people with long-term health conditions, to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Further information about Disability Confident can be found at https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/