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Whitehaven, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Do you strongly believe that security vetting safeguards our business, clients and employees? The vetting team has an opportunity for a detailed-focussed individual to join the team in ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies.
Join AtkinsRéalis Decommissioning as a Vetting Advisor, where you will manage vetting cases end-to-end in line with organisational policies, national standards and legal requirements. You will assess suitability, provide expert guidance throughout the vetting process and ensure that all applications are processed fairly, consistently and in a timely manner, supporting AtkinsRéalis commitment to safeguarding and integrity.
Your role
- Assess and process end-to-end vetting applications, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies.
- Liaise with applicants, internal stakeholders, and external agencies to gather and verify information.
- Prepare clear, concise, and well-reasoned case notes to support case progression or closure.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with data protection regulations, managed across various case management systems.
- Handle aftercare activities in line with UKSV policies.
- Provide a consistent and high level of customer service, offering advice and guidance on vetting matters to candidates, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Build strong, trusted relationships with key security personnel and HR teams
- Mentor and train new team members.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of vetting processes and procedures.
Location
Whitehaven, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-161640
Salary range
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Shamily Gopal
Hi there, I'm Shamily Gopal and I manage this role
About you
- Highly organised and adaptable to shifting priorities. Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, confident engaging with stakeholders.
- Builds trust and influence across all levels, internally and externally.
- Proactively shares knowledge and lessons learned.
- Identifies when to challenge or escalate appropriately.
- Drives continuous improvement.
- Self-motivated team player with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
- Handles sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Experienced in providing clear advice and guidance.
- Delivers excellent customer service with a flexible approach.
- Applies analytical thinking and objective questioning effectively.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard, Data Protection Act, Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).
- Proficient in using case management systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Experience & Qualifications
- Experience in vetting, compliance, HR, or investigative roles.
- Understanding of national vetting standards and security clearance processes.
- Relevant qualifications in security, law, or public administration (desirable but not essential).
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.
Rewards & 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.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
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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.
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. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
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