Screening/ Vetting Officer

Screening/ Vetting Officer page is loaded Screening/ Vetting Officerlocations: Derby, UK: Manchester, UK: Warrington, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: March 8, 2026 (11 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR100736# Screening/ Vetting Officer Location: Manchester, Derby, Warrington - Hybrid Working Department: Safety & Regulatory Affairs - Security Security Clearance : Ideally you will hold SC clearance or be able to obtain SC clearance Reporting to: Personnel Security Lead Why we need you Rolls Royce SMR is developing a new generation of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to deliver affordable, low carbon power in the UK and internationally, including being selected as the preferred SMR provider for Great British Energy - Nuclear and the Czech Republic. As part of this, we need you to help us ensure that every person who joins our mission has been appropriately and proportionately screened to the highest security standards.You'll join our Personnel Security team to deliver robust vetting and screening processes, ensuring we protect our people, information and assets while enabling trusted individuals to join us quickly and effectively. What you'll be doing You'll play a key role in delivering and improving our personnel screening and vetting processes. Day to day, you'll: Conduct and manage security vetting and screening activities across the business, ideally drawing on experience in the nuclear or regulated sector. Assess and process standardised vetting documentation and ensure compliance with policy and procedure. Support internal personal security investigations Contribute to wider personnel security activities including supplier assessments and travel approval processes. Apply a risk based approach to decision making and support insider risk understanding. Communicate clearly with colleagues across the organisation and the broader UK security community. What you'll bring We know the perfect candidate doesn't exist. If you meet around 75% of the requirements, we'd still love to hear from you. Essential or highly preferred Experience conducting security vetting or screening , ideally in the nuclear sector or within large/complex organisations. Ability to work in a process driven, highly regulated environment. Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with stakeholders. Desirable (and trainable) Understanding of insider risk principles. Exposure to internal personal security investigations. Awareness of security related legislation and regulatory frameworks. Success in the role looks like Applying policies and procedures consistently and proportionately. Supporting decisions aligned with organisational risk appetite. Contributing to insider threat mitigation and post incident learning. Assisting with supplier risk assessments and travel authorisations. What's In It For You A salary between £30,000 - £39,400 , a £2,200 benefits allowance , 7% bonus opportunity , 6 pensionable life assurance, income protection, 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays, and a £250 new starter payment. Selection Process The selection process typically includes an initial screening call followed by two interview stages. Background checks (including BPSS and financial probity) apply. About Rolls Royce SMR We're building the future of nuclear power - affordable, low carbon, modular and scalable. We believe diverse teams do their best work, so we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We're happy to discuss flexible or part time working, and we'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.You'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch - we welcome applications from people with transferable skills. Our Application Process Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance • Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check • Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check We are Rolls-Royce SMR A career with Rolls-Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls-Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls-Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future. We're proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we're a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents. Our culture At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.You'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer: • A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone can thrive. What we offer At Rolls-Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what's important to you. Whether it's investments, insurances or wellbeing, it's in your hands. Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its