Security​/Administrative Support Assistant

Denholm Industrial Services is expanding and is now recruiting for the following role:

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and dependable Administrative Support Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term contract. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to provide vital administrative capabilities to a fast-paced department.

The successful candidate will ensure the smooth operation of our daily workflows. This blended role focuses heavily on end-to-end vetting and security clearance administration (BPSS/SC) in strict alignment with HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard guidelines, alongside critical operational support such as purchase order processing and data management.

Key Responsibilities

Vetting & Compliance Administration

• Clearance Processing:
  Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of BPSS security applications, ensuring strict adherence to the four pillars:
  Identity, Right to Work, 3-year employment history, and Basic Criminal Record checks (DBS).

• Record Management:
  Maintain highly accurate, auditable, and secure personnel vetting records within internal tracking databases and spreadsheets.

• Stakeholder Liaison:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for screening queries, communicating clearly and professionally with candidates and internal teams to expedite clearances.

• Information Governance:
  Handle highly sensitive personal data with absolute discretion, ensuring full compliance with UK GDPR and corporate security policies.

• Audit & Escalation:
  Monitor pending clearances, proactively chase outstanding documentation, and escalate anomalies or potential risks to management.

Operational & Business Support

• Core Administration:
  Provide comprehensive daily administrative support to ensure seamless departmental operations.

• Work Control Systems:
  Input, update, and manage data within internal work control systems, including job cards, trackers, and project reports.

• Financial Administration:
  Generate, process, and track purchase orders and invoices accurately to support departmental procurement.

• Workflow Management:
  Prioritise high-volume tasks effectively under tight deadlines without compromising on quality or accuracy.

Requirements

Experience & Technical Skills

• Security Vetting:
  Proven hands-on experience processing pre-employment checks against the Cabinet Office BPSS framework.

• Administrative Background:
  Strong track record in corporate administration, vetting compliance, or operational support, ideally within an industrial or engineering environment.

• Systems Proficiency:
  Highly proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word), SharePoint, and digital work control or ERP systems.

• Financial Literacy:
  Practical experience handling basic invoicing, timekeeping data, and purchase order tracking.

Core Competencies

• Meticulous Accuracy:
  Exceptional attention to detail when identifying employment gaps, reviewing compliance documents, and entering data.

• Time Management:
  Proven ability to multitask, manage competing priorities, and deliver outputs within strict time frames.

• Communication:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.

• Collaboration:
  
  A proactive team player who is equally comfortable working independently using their own initiative.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must successfully achieve and maintain BPSS security clearance as a condition of employment. This requires providing a full, uninterrupted three-year employment history; any gaps during this period must be fully declared and verified.