Security Vetting & Pass Officer

What you'll be doing

As a Security Vetting and Pass Officer, you will play a vital role in protecting the people, information and assets of the House of Commons by supporting the delivery of personnel security across the UK Parliament.

Working across both security vetting administration and front-facing pass issuing, you'll process vetting applications, verify identity documents, issue parliamentary passes and provide expert guidance to a wide range of stakeholders, including Members, Peers, staff and contractors. This is a varied role that combines accuracy, customer service and problem-solving, making every day different.

You'll develop specialist knowledge in personnel security while working with evolving digital systems as part of an ambitious modernisation programme. If you enjoy detail-focused work, building trusted relationships and contributing to the security of one of the UK's most recognisable institutions, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine impact.

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits:

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
• Enrolment in the Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Flexible working options, including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

• Previous experience of working in a fast‑paced administrative environment with the ability to complete tasks whilst balancing accuracy and speed.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Being a team player with the ability to carry out and prioritise different tasks.
• Experience of working with diverse groups of people.
• Clear communication skills.

Submit your CV and provide evidence against criteria 1‑3 in the job description.