Personnel Security Associate

About this role

The Personnel Security Associate at Navantia UK, will support the delivery of an effective and professional personnel security vetting service across our UK operations. Working closely with colleagues, contractors and external partners, you will help ensure security clearances are progressed efficiently, records are maintained accurately and sensitive information is handled with the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity.

Core Responsibilities Manage and process security clearance applications, renewals and reviews in line with Navantia UK procedures and applicable government security requirements. Provide clear, timely advice to Navantia UK business areas, employees, contractors and external organisations on personnel security and vetting matters. Maintain accurate vetting records, databases, trackers and shared mailboxes, ensuring information is current and auditable.

Support joiner, mover and leaver processes and other personnel security activities across the wider Security function. Deliver a responsive and professional service to internal and external stakeholders across Navantia UK’s sites and programmes. Contribute to team performance, service standards and continuous improvement while maintaining quality and compliance. Handle personal and security-sensitive information in accordance with data protection, company policy and the need-to-know principle.

A good standard of general education, including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above. Relevant experience or vocational qualifications in administration, security or business support would be advantageous. Experience in an administrative, customer service, security or business support. Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and excellent attention to detail. The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work accurately in a regulated environment.

Confidence using Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel, and the ability to learn specialist systems. Experience of handling confidential or sensitive information and maintaining accurate, auditable records. Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and helpful approach to stakeholders. An understanding of personnel security, government vetting or the defence sector would be an advantage.