Efficio is a specialist management consultancy, focussed on procurement and supply-chain. We have offices in North America (New York and Chicago), Mexico, Denmark, Germany, Lisbon, London (HQ), Fareham, UAE and KSA. We are an international company in practice and in outlook and our employees reflect that. There are currently c.1,200 employees globally and we have exciting plans to continue to grow rapidly over the next five years.

In our UK office, we have a burgeoning Public Sector practice. We have multiple clients within the public sector and, due to this rapid growth, Efficio is seeking a Team Assistant to manage the employee Vetting application processes.

This role will suit someone who is collaborative by nature, highly organised and detail orientated. No prior experience of working on security clearance matters is required. The role needs someone who is a quick learner and who can work in a fast-paced environment, helping drive our ambitions to clear a large pipeline of SC eligible applicants.

As a Team Assistant working on Security Clearance, you will be responsible for the management of Security Vetting cases in line with the standards and processes of United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV). Your responsibilities will cover the management of communications and information flow throughout the employee Vetting application lifecycle.

- Collation and verification of personnel data to support new security clearance applications including transfers and renewals of clearance.  Ensure processes conform with internal vetting standards and business requirements.

 - Maintaining data for security cleared personnel, ensuring compliance with the requirements laid out in our Personal Reliability Framework.

 - Working with the Efficio Personnel Security Controller to prepare for annual audits of SC systems and data carried out by IPSA (Industry Personnel Security Assurance)

 - Providing regular updates to our staffing team and public sector account leads on the status of SC applications for SC eligible resources including new joiners and contractors

 - Conducting and recording annual checks on change in personal circumstances of SC cleared employees and contractors

 - Liaising with the L&D team to ensure all newly cleared personnel have done the required training on our Efficio Academy portal

 - Providing SC details for Efficio SC cleared personnel to client stakeholders upon request

 -  Addressing Security clearance related queries and supporting SC cleared individuals with questions

 - Being up to date on changes or any new guidelines provided by the UKSV and supporting with communicating this to the required audience