Security Vetting Team Manager - 12 month FTC

About the role

The Security Vetting Team Manager sits within PwC UK’s centralised Security Vetting and Screening team, part of the People Function. The team manages UK Government security clearances above Baseline Personnel Security Standard level and supports colleagues working with Government and Public Sector clients.

You’ll lead a small operational team, overseeing end-to-end clearance activity, aftercare, governance, data quality and relationships with internal stakeholders, client security teams and vetting agencies.

This is an opportunity to shape a growing service in a highly regulated environment, improving how work is simplified, standardised and automated. Location and travel expectations will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

What your days will look like

You’ll ensure security vetting activity is accurate, timely and responsive to business needs. You will:

- Lead daily operations and workforce planning, ensuring clearance requests, renewals, lapses and sponsor actions are completed on time.

- Build effective relationships with vetting agencies, client security teams and internal stakeholders, resolving live issues and complex applications.

- Produce standardised management information, identify trends and maintain the integrity of clearance data through regular checks and cleansing.

- Act as deputy to the Personnel Security Controller, supporting governance, regulatory compliance, service improvement and team capability.

This role is for you if

- You have knowledge of UK Government security clearances or practical experience of security vetting processes.

- You have experience leading an operational team and planning work across business-as-usual activity and multiple priorities.

- You can manage risks and live issues, escalating appropriately to security leadership.

- You can build trusted relationships with senior internal stakeholders, client security teams and external vetting agencies.

- You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.

- You can identify and deliver improvements that simplify, standardise or automate service delivery.

What you’ll receive from us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.