The Role
Post: Operational Resilience Vetting Administrator
Salary: £34,215 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £34,215 - £41,075 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Tuesday 05 March 2024 at 16:00 GMT
An opportunity has arisen in Operational Resilience for an experienced vetting administrator. The post will be responsible for providing a comprehensive effective and efficient administrative process for the vetting programme. Reporting to the Head of Governance in Operational Resilience, the successful applicant will be responsible for conducting research into vetting processes and prepare vetting reports as and when required.
The successful candidate should have experience in understanding and applying data protection regulations to work processes. A comprehensive understanding of security clearance is essential to this role, as well as an understanding of the legal vetting requirements and procedures.
The successful post holder will be security checked and will be expected to deal with sensitive issues relating to security vetting and to exercise discretion as to when strict confidentiality should be maintained, as per data management regulations.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
To apply, please complete the online application, upload your CV and provide a cover letter addressing the following criteria
Experience of use of security vetting systems to provide a service in the gathering, collection, evaluation and analysis of relevant information relating to individual security information
Experience in handling confidential and sensitive information within the guidelines of the data protection regulations
Good written and oral communication skills in order to draft both routine and more complex correspondence, and to liaise effectively with staff at all levels.
The ability to undertake research using a variety of sources and to provide written summaries of findings.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place in mid/late March. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
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