Army - Personnel Security Vetting Caseworker
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,530 per year |
| Additional salary information: | A pension contribution of 28.97% based on the listed salary. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 July 2025 |
| Location: | YO10 4HD |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 411047 |
Summary
An exciting job role exists as the Personnel Security Vetting Caseworker, working within the inclusive and innovative Cyber and Security team, part of the Information Directorate within Army Headquarters, Andover. Led by a Senior Civil Servant it has a diverse and highly capable workforce. This post is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop and progress their careers, working to a civilian line manager and managing a civilian team.
This role is in the Personnel Security (Army) Secretariat (Pers Sy (A) Sec) Team based in Imphal Barracks, part of Counter-Intelligence and Security Branch at Army Headquarters based in Andover. It is the Army’s focus for national security vetting matters and manages vetting for all Army personnel (Regular, Reserve and Cadets) wherever they are serving to ensure the right people are placed and retained in the right jobs with the right levels of security clearance. The Secretariat’s outputs have security, operational as well as personal significance and impact on the Army’s overall operational capability.
Forthcoming strategic and operational changes as to how vetting is structured and managed along with new systems and procedures will demand flexibility and adaptability in approach while creating new opportunities to play a significant and influential part in re-shaping how business is done. This post’s outputs will make a vital contribution to assuring and improving the Army's ability to manage the insider threat across its workforce both military and civilian. This post offers the successful candidate the opportunity to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the management of risk through vetting and to play an influential role impacting across the Army and all Army personnel wherever they may be serving.
Secure behaviours play an integral role in protecting both the UK, and our Armed Forces, against external and internal threats. Through this role, you will have the opportunity to develop a broader understanding of the security risks facing the Army across the personnel domains. You will also become a member of the Government Security Profession, and there are further opportunities for continued professional development.
The successful candidate will be required to:
Assist Headd Pers Sy (A) Sec with the risk management of vetting cases
Responsible for Developed Vetting (DV) casework alongside another Higher Executive Officer (HEO) and oversight for Security Clearance (SC) /Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) casework
Provide vetting advice, support and direction to Army units, vetting sponsors and personnel
Assist in the development of vetting policy and procedures
Responsible for regular review of ongoing sensitive cases to ensure the risk is understood and managed effectively
IT policy and database/dashboard development lead
Line management responsibilities of up to 3 Civil Servants
If you are a strong communicator able to engage with stakeholders across government, work efficiently and at pace, across multiple IT systems and security classifications, we need you!
This post is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop and progress their careers. Appropriate training courses will be provided to ensure the candidate has the skills and knowledge required to perform the role.
The MOD offers support and development in your career, including training as part of your role. In the Army we are passionate about delivering great things for our people. But we also know you will have a life outside of work; we respect your priorities and are committed to flexible working practices to give you freedom to balance work and life.
Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.
This role is in the Personnel Security (Army) Secretariat (Pers Sy (A) Sec) Team based in Imphal Barracks, part of Counter-Intelligence and Security Branch at Army Headquarters based in Andover. It is the Army’s focus for national security vetting matters and manages vetting for all Army personnel (Regular, Reserve and Cadets) wherever they are serving to ensure the right people are placed and retained in the right jobs with the right levels of security clearance. The Secretariat’s outputs have security, operational as well as personal significance and impact on the Army’s overall operational capability.
Forthcoming strategic and operational changes as to how vetting is structured and managed along with new systems and procedures will demand flexibility and adaptability in approach while creating new opportunities to play a significant and influential part in re-shaping how business is done. This post’s outputs will make a vital contribution to assuring and improving the Army's ability to manage the insider threat across its workforce both military and civilian. This post offers the successful candidate the opportunity to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the management of risk through vetting and to play an influential role impacting across the Army and all Army personnel wherever they may be serving.
Secure behaviours play an integral role in protecting both the UK, and our Armed Forces, against external and internal threats. Through this role, you will have the opportunity to develop a broader understanding of the security risks facing the Army across the personnel domains. You will also become a member of the Government Security Profession, and there are further opportunities for continued professional development.
The successful candidate will be required to:
Assist Headd Pers Sy (A) Sec with the risk management of vetting cases
Responsible for Developed Vetting (DV) casework alongside another Higher Executive Officer (HEO) and oversight for Security Clearance (SC) /Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) casework
Provide vetting advice, support and direction to Army units, vetting sponsors and personnel
Assist in the development of vetting policy and procedures
Responsible for regular review of ongoing sensitive cases to ensure the risk is understood and managed effectively
IT policy and database/dashboard development lead
Line management responsibilities of up to 3 Civil Servants
If you are a strong communicator able to engage with stakeholders across government, work efficiently and at pace, across multiple IT systems and security classifications, we need you!
This post is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop and progress their careers. Appropriate training courses will be provided to ensure the candidate has the skills and knowledge required to perform the role.
The MOD offers support and development in your career, including training as part of your role. In the Army we are passionate about delivering great things for our people. But we also know you will have a life outside of work; we respect your priorities and are committed to flexible working practices to give you freedom to balance work and life.
Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.