Security Admin & Vetting Project Assistant

at  Vodafone

WHO WE ARE

We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.
Join our Security team and experience bringing intelligent technology and advanced threat expertise to organisations that form the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure, this specialist team helps to simplify their day-to-day cyber security operations, enabling their own people to focus on their bigger strategic priorities.

WHO YOU ARE

You will have:

• An ability to manage processes, security clearances, compile and submit reports. Work accurately and reliably within a team with minimum supervision
• Strong organisational skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office 365
• Basic understanding contractual vetting and clearance requirements and ability to communicate with stakeholders across multiple organisations.
• Understanding of spreadsheets, databases and data capture to enable records management.
• Basic awareness of UK Data Protection Act/General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Health and Safety Regulations
• Ability to attain and maintain DV Vetting.
• An understanding of Customer and staff Confidentiality
• Knowledge of GDPR and experience of managing processes desirable

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

You will work within the Defence and Protective Security team with responsibility for the administration of project ID cards and arranging building access codes with the security controller. You will be assisting the Vetting Co-Ordinator and supporting with BAU vetting requirements, and co-ordinating project clearances, personnel access requests and briefings. You will support the project lead with project task tracking including vendor PO’s.

In addition, you will be:

• Working in close liaison with the Vetting team to set up and review project clearance requests, applications and security pass requests, taking action to highlight/expedite requests as appropriate.
• Liaising with the security controller to ensure swipe access cards/codes have been programmed and activated for project personnel, visitors and 3rd party contractors. Also the administration of visitors ensuring they have been vetted, security briefed and received a H&S brief.
• Supporting the project lead with task tracking of project security documentation, reviews, updates including raised PO status and GRN’s within the security delivery of the project. Also assisting with monthly security report compilation.
• Documenting project security LWI’s and ensure owners/champions review and update annually as a minimum. You will assist with H&S audits and act as the H&S point of contact for the project.