Personnel Security Administrator

We know great talent comes in many forms - including people returning from a career break. If you’re looking for part-time hours, flexible working, or a supportive transition back into your career, we’d love to explore how we can make this role work for you.

Credera are looking for a Personnel Security Administrator to join our Vetting & Onboarding function, supporting the delivery of HMG‑aligned personnel security controls.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team, with a primary focus on BPSS clearances, alongside broader support to the Vetting & Onboarding Coordinator and wider Information Security function.

We operate a flexible hybrid working model. This requires 60% in office time in your local office (London). We value collaboration and client impact, so our hybrid model is designed to strike a balance between flexibility, in-person connection, and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

The Role

You will be responsible for administering Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks to ensure individuals are appropriately vetted prior to employment or when re-clearance is required.

In addition, you will provide administrative support across personnel security and onboarding activities, assist with elements of higher‑level vetting such as Security Check (SC), and support the wider Information Security team as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Process BPSS checks in line with HMG guidance, including:
• Right to Work verification
• Identity checks
• Employment history verification
• Basic criminal record checks
• Maintain accurate and auditable vetting records
• Monitor and progress cases, chasing outstanding information where required
• Assist with administrative aspects of SC processing
• Provide support to the Vetting function and wider Information Security team
• Handle sensitive personal data in line with UK GDPR and internal security policies

Essential requirements for the role

• SC cleared or eligible and willing to obtain SC clearance
• Experience in administration, HR, onboarding, or vetting
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach
• Responsible handling of sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Awareness of BPSS or government personnel security standards
• Experience working in a compliance environment
• Motivated to develop a career in personnel security, vetting, or information security

This is what you get in return

Along with a great company culture, Credera provides an exceptional compensation package including a competitive salary (up to £31,500) and a comprehensive benefit plan.

Our growth over the years and entrepreneurial environment, provides an excellent platform to embark upon an exciting career path, where your contribution really counts, and we will recognise it. We are a social bunch of people and connect as a team on a regular basis. You can also expect:

• A highly collaborative working environment.
• A range of flexible benefits consisting of well-being and lifestyle benefits.
• A commitment to your development & continuous growth of skills through one-to-one mentoring and wide-ranging hands-on experience.
• 25 days’ holiday and the ability to flex this to 30 days if you chose to do so.
• 2 day’s CSR volunteering days.
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities, including dedicated time and a wide range of choice in training courses.

Learn more

Credera is Omnicom’s global consulting firm that combines transformational consulting capabilities, deep industry knowledge, AI and technology expertise to deliver valuable customer experiences and accelerated growth across a broad range of industries worldwide. Our one-of-a-kind global boutique approach means we provide our clients with tailored solutions unique to their organisation that can scale due to our extensive footprint. As a values-led organisation, our mission is to make an extraordinary impact on our clients, our people, and our community.

We believe it is this approach that has allowed us to work with and transform the most influential brands and organisations in the world, from strategy through to execution. More information is available at credera.co.uk. We are part of the OPM Group of Companies, within Omnicom Group Inc.

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