Security Vetting Manger Risk and Capabilities Unit

This vacancy is only available to existing Civil Servant employees and employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs). Please review the  Eligibility  section before you apply.

Working Pattern

Full Time

Vacancy Approach

Cross Government

Location

Manchester

Region

Greater Manchester

Closing Date

10-Sep-2026

Business Unit

Security Group

Post Type

Permanent

SEO

Number of jobs available

1

Reserve List

12 Months

Job

21579

The earliest start date for this role will be December 2026.

Things you need to know:

About the Risk and Capabilities Unit:

The Risk and Capabilities Unit (RaCU) sits within the Directorate of Security and is comprised of three distinct pillars:

1) Operational Countermeasures

2) Personnel Security Countermeasures

3) Procedures, Practice and Capability.

RaCU is dedicated to identifying and prioritising security risk and providing and enhancing capabilities in prisons, probation and youth custody to counter them.

The term ‘Capabilities’ covers a wide spectrum of support and interventions. For example, our technological or physical advances to detect, prevent usage of, or disable illicit items; our formal training and skilling; our clear and constant learning communications; as well as our contemporary security procedures and practice improvement to enable staff to perform their duties consistently well.

These are all ‘Capabilities’ and give people the tools to achieve.

Our purpose is to identify and prioritise live and future risks, and in turn provide a range of creative and effective capabilities to support others to manage, mitigate or remove them.

Location:

We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your base location.

Application Feedback:

Unfortunately, feedback cannot be provided for the application stage, any requests for feedback will not be actioned.

Security Clearance:

All Risk and Capabilities Unit employees must hold at least SC level security clearance. For SC clearance you must have the UK footprint of 5 years. More information can be found about the vetting and clearance levels before completing your application.

This is an exciting time to join a rapidly expanding Security Vetting function. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Security Vetting Manager to join our growing team of Vetting Managers, playing a key role in making informed and timely vetting decisions. The role will also involve managing, supporting, and developing a team of Security Vetting Officers, ensuring they have the capability and confidence to deliver high-quality vetting outcomes.

Working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of our vetting processes and help shape the future of the function. We are seeking an individual who can lead and motivate others, build positive working relationships, and work collaboratively and respectfully across teams. You will be confident in making decisions, taking ownership of your work, and bringing fresh ideas and innovative approaches to improve performance and service delivery.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo National Security Vetting. As part of this process, applicants will normally be required to demonstrate a minimum of three years' continuous UK residency immediately prior to application.

Additional Information

Working Arrangements & Further Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working.

Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.

For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to aMoJoffice location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and…