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Manchester, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms offering unparalleled opportunities for individuals in search of a rewarding career. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and to shape the world to benefit future generations and the environment. At AtkinsRéalis, we're proud to say that the great work we do is thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise, and knowledge. When you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally. Are you organised, discreet, and passionate about maintaining high standards in personnel security? Ready to make a meaningful impact while developing your career in a collaborative and fast-paced environment?

We're looking for a Vetting Administrator to join our dynamic HR People Services Team, the frontline of HR across the business. This team delivers exceptional support to employees and managers, blending accuracy, empathy, and compliance in everything we do.

Your Role

  • Manage incoming emails, queries, and follow-ups via a case management system.
  • Maintain accurate records across HR platforms to support visibility and compliance.
  • Conduct triage for higher-level clearance applications.
  • Follow up on delayed applications, references, and responses.
  • Communicate progress updates to stakeholders and escalate issues as needed.
  • Verify and process employee documentation as required.
  • Administer clearance renewals, leavers, and personal circumstance changes.
  • Notify external authorities of vetting details and manage DBS cases.
  • Support ad hoc projects and general administrative tasks.
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external audit standards.
Human Resources

Location

Manchester, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Job Type

Part time

Ref

R-141682

Salary range

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Lini Rathinam

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About you

  • Proven administrative experience and strong customer service skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines under pressure with minimal supervision.
  • Professionalism and relationship-building capability.
  • Clear written and verbal communication.
  • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
  • Initiative, prioritisation, and a flexible "can-do" approach.
  • Discretion and diplomacy in handling sensitive information.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and mail merge.
  • National Security Vetting will be required to undertake the role (Essential).
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

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.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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.

Find out more.

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.

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