Location
London, with hybrid working available. The role is ideally based from our Watford office.

Hours
Full time (hours not specified)

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 34,000 people across more than 30 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life. We are expanding our Security Vetting team and are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Security Vetting Officer to support National Security Vetting (NSV), clearance aftercare, and Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening activities. This predominantly administration-focused role involves coordinating vetting processes, maintaining accurate records, handling sensitive information, and supporting colleagues, candidates, and client vetting teams through the clearance process. Working alongside experienced Security Managers, you will help ensure Arcadis has the right people, with the right level of clearance, to support critical client projects. Due to the nature of the projects and associated security requirements, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK National Security Vetting clearance.

Role Accountabilities
- Act as a key point of contact for vetting enquiries from employees, managers, candidates, and client vetting teams.
- Administer National Security Vetting applications, transfers, shares, cancellations, and clearance aftercare through the UKSV portal.
- Assess eligibility for security clearance applications and identify where additional information is required.
- Deliver BPSS screening, including new applications and client-led renewals.
- Review applications and supporting documentation, identifying gaps and obtaining outstanding information from candidates.
- Maintain accurate vetting records, databases, and SharePoint sites.
- Process and securely handle highly sensitive personal data in line with security requirements.
- Manage the Arcadis Vetting shared mailbox and ensure timely responses to enquiries.
- Identify and escalate complex cases, potential risks, and eligibility concerns to the Personnel Security Manager.
- Support compliance with UK legislation, GovS 007, and client security requirements.

Why Arcadis?
We believe everyone's contribution matters and are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize impact. You’ll do meaningful work supporting sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Join Arcadis and create a lasting legacy by playing an important role in projects of national importance alongside experienced security professionals.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their best self to work. We hold ourselves accountable for equality and inclusion, working across six ED&I workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race. We believe diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas and are essential to our success.

Experience
- Experience in vetting, screening, compliance, security administration, or a similar administrative role.
- Knowledge of National Security Vetting (NSV) and/or BPSS processes.
- Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Experience within Defence, Government, Nuclear, or Critical National Infrastructure environments is advantageous.
- Current SC clearance and knowledge of UKSV, DISA, or NPSA personnel security guidance would be beneficial.

About You
- Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain UK National Security Vetting clearance.

Qualifications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management or vetting systems.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain UK National Security Vetting clearance is essential.