Pre-Assessor - UK Security Vetting
| Posting date: | 25 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,405 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 December 2025 |
| Location: | York |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 438680/2 |
Summary
As part of Cabinet Office, UKSV has a vital role in creating a unified vetting database, portable vetting options, and standardised pricing across government. Our goal is to operate as a highly efficient and customer-focused organisation.
We believe UKSV is a fantastic place to work, and we understand that maintaining a good work-life balance is essential for everyone. We're all about making sure your wellbeing comes first and giving you chances for a long, successful, and rewarding career.
When you become a part of UKSV, you also become part of a friendly, supportive, and diverse community. We’re here to help you build your confidence and enjoy your experiences both at work and beyond.
So whether you're looking to outline your career path, better manage your wellbeing, or thrive in a positive and inclusive environment, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
UKSV is at the forefront of national security vetting. This entry-level Delivery role offers a fantastic opportunity to start or build a career in the Civil Service, providing strong progression, teamwork, and genuine impact. You will join a diverse, supportive environment with clear career pathways and excellent benefits.
What you will be doing:
As a Pre-Assessor, you will play a vital role in the end-to-end vetting process. Your responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing and Verifying Applications: Managing vetting applications, checking identities and information provided to ensure accuracy;
- Stakeholder Communication: Responding to enquiries from applicants, sponsors, and others via email and phone, clarifying requirements, requesting missing information, and keeping stakeholders informed;
- Data Security and Confidentiality: Handling sensitive personal information with the utmost care, ensuring data privacy and security at all times;
- Service Delivery: Providing high-quality, reliable support by understanding the overall vetting process and how your work contributes to moving applications forward and supporting colleagues. This may include flexing to priority areas of the business outside your core role;
- Working in a target driven environment and being adaptable to change, including being trained / upskilled and deployed to other Delivery areas, in support of the business as and when required.
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