Personnel Security Partner

Protection Group International

. Manage end-to-end completion of BPSS, Enhanced DBS and other required personnel screening .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeBristol • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing personnel security and clearance processes, including BPSS and Enhanced DBS checks, while ensuring compliance with security requirements throughout the employee lifecycle. Proficient in providing guidance on international travel security and maintaining security clearance records.

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BPSS Checks AdministrationEnhanced DBS CoordinationSecurity Clearance ManagementFacility Security Clearance FrameworkMS SharePoint and Power Automate

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Hard Skills

Personnel Security ManagementVetting ProcessesCompliance Activity SupportIdentity VerificationCriminal Record Checks

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRisk AssessmentProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS SharePointPower Automate

Industry Keywords

DefenceGovernmentNational SecuritySecurity-Sensitive EnvironmentPersonnel Security Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end completion of BPSS, Enhanced DBS and other required personnel screening
Conduct and evidence identity, employment history, right-to-work and criminal record checks
Maintain security clearance records and coordinate the end-to-end clearance lifecycle
Monitor screening and clearance status, outstanding checks, discrepancies and adverse findings
Ensure personnel security and clearance requirements are applied throughout the employee lifecycle
Identify and manage personnel security implications of business travel
Provide guidance on overseas travel requirements and escalate conflicts with clearance or security conditions
Act as operational point of contact for screening, clearance administration and travel security matters
Develop, maintain and review personnel security procedures and guidance
Support internal audits, customer assurance reviews and compliance activity
Provide management information on screening, clearance status and exceptions
Support organisational FSC readiness by reviewing arrangements, identifying gaps and establishing required records, procedures and evidence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working within defence, government, national security or the defence supply chain, managing personnel security, vetting or clearance processes and records within a controlled or security-sensitive environment
Demonstrable experience administering BPSS checks and coordinating Enhanced DBS checks, including eligibility, evidence and appropriate handling requirements
Good understanding of security clearance requirements and associated compliance processes, including appropriate handling of confidential and sensitive personal information
Experience managing personnel security requirements associated with international travel
Working knowledge of the Facility Security Clearance framework and understanding of the personnel security requirements and evidence that support organisational readiness
Familiarity with security clearance sponsorship, reviews and changes in clearance status (desirable)
Ability to interpret personnel security requirements, apply them proportionately and recognise when risks, exceptions or decisions require escalation
Ability to communicate personnel security requirements clearly and work effectively across People and the wider organisation
Experienced user of MS SharePoint and Power Automate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives
Reasonable adjustments to mitigate physical and non-physical barriers in the workplace
Accessible recruitment process