13934 - North East and Yorkshire Vetting Support Officer
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,122 to £29,611 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Jarrow, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 13934 |
Summary
Job Title: Vetting Support Officer – North East & Yorkshire
Directorate: Directorate of Security
Team: Risk and Capabilities Unit (RaCU)
Grade: HMPPS Band 3
We are seeking enthusiastic and highly organised individuals to join our team as Regional Support Officers to support the regional rollout of Routine & Responsive Vetting across HMPPS.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in strengthening local engagement with Vetting Contact Points (VCPs) across both prison and probation sites. You will help build a vibrant VCP community where learning, collaboration, and best practice can be shared and celebrated.
Key Responsibilities:
• Site Engagement: Regularly visit regional sites to foster relationships with local VCPs and support the development of a connected and collaborative community
• Practical Support: Provide hands-on assistance to staff with vetting queries, acting as a trusted point of contact between sites and the wider vetting team.
• Community Building: Encourage knowledge sharing and peer support among VCPs to strengthen local capability and consistency.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Represent the vetting team regionally, ensuring clear communication and feedback loops between central and local teams.
What We’re Looking For:
• A highly organised individual with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Someone who is motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about supporting others.
• A natural listener who can build trust and rapport with staff across diverse settings.
• An individual keen to develop their networking and stakeholder engagement skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.
This role offers a fantastic development opportunity for those looking to broaden their experience in operational support, stakeholder engagement, and community building.
Please note this is a 2-year posting.
Directorate: Directorate of Security
Team: Risk and Capabilities Unit (RaCU)
Grade: HMPPS Band 3
We are seeking enthusiastic and highly organised individuals to join our team as Regional Support Officers to support the regional rollout of Routine & Responsive Vetting across HMPPS.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in strengthening local engagement with Vetting Contact Points (VCPs) across both prison and probation sites. You will help build a vibrant VCP community where learning, collaboration, and best practice can be shared and celebrated.
Key Responsibilities:
• Site Engagement: Regularly visit regional sites to foster relationships with local VCPs and support the development of a connected and collaborative community
• Practical Support: Provide hands-on assistance to staff with vetting queries, acting as a trusted point of contact between sites and the wider vetting team.
• Community Building: Encourage knowledge sharing and peer support among VCPs to strengthen local capability and consistency.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Represent the vetting team regionally, ensuring clear communication and feedback loops between central and local teams.
What We’re Looking For:
• A highly organised individual with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Someone who is motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about supporting others.
• A natural listener who can build trust and rapport with staff across diverse settings.
• An individual keen to develop their networking and stakeholder engagement skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.
This role offers a fantastic development opportunity for those looking to broaden their experience in operational support, stakeholder engagement, and community building.
Please note this is a 2-year posting.