Job Description

Overview

The security and Training co-ordinator is responsible for implementing and overseeing personnel security and training processes that enable staff and sub-contractors to work on our client site and access client information. As part of this role the individual will ensure that all personnel’s training profiles are complete as per client requirements and that the training records are maintained and evidencable to the client.  While ensuring we are compliant with AtkinsRéalis and client standards, legal requirements, and best practices. The role is a vital part in enabling personnel for full time sensitive work within various contracts and projects.  This involves providing advisory support to ensure staff, contractors and 3rd party organisation are appropriately screened, trained and prepared to operate effectively.

Your role

• Develop, implement and maintain vetting, procedures and tools.
• Work in partnership with the Client to ensure high Standards are achieved and maintained.
• Facilitate background checks, due diligence on staff, contractors, and partners.
• Review and assess vetting outcomes, escalating concerns and recommending mitigation measures where required.
• Ensure vetting processes comply with legal, regulatory and data protection requirements.
• Maintain accurate, secure and confidential vetting records.
• Advise management on vetting risks, trends and compliance gaps.
• Develop training guidelines and standard operating procedures
• Develop processes that facilitate access to training.
• Develop and implement a role specific training matrix based on needs/requirements.
• Support managers and teams to understand the vetting and training requirements of the client. Providing guidance to both internal teams and external contractors
• Engage and advise with stakeholders.
• Act as a subject-matter expert on vetting and training matters.
• Provide a systematic approach to monitoring & reporting.
• Monitor adherence to vetting and training requirements.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and recommendations for AtkinsRéalis lead team.
• Support audits, reviews, and external assessments as required.

About you

• Proven experience in personnel vetting, compliance and training.
• Experience designing and delivering vetting and/or training programs.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience working in regulated and secure environments.
• Experience working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with digital vetting or learning management systems.
• Knowledge of the government Security Classification (GSC) policy
• Knowledge of National Security Vetting (NSV) processes and clearance levels.
• Knowledge of HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).

Key Competencies

• Integrity and sound judgment.
• Attention to detail.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Ability to manage sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal and advisory skills.

Other Requirements

• Ability to obtain relevant security clearances (if applicable).

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.